The Olympic Development Program (ODP) is a US Youth Soccer National Program that was formed in 1977 to identify a pool of players in each age group from which a National Team will be selected for international competition and to provide high-level training to benefit and enhance the development of players at all levels. The program is intended to supplement club activities and is generally scheduled to avoid conflicts with club commitments. In Wisconsin, our objectives are to develop players through a series of training sessions and competitions AND to identify players qualified for opportunities at the next level.
Please visit US Youth Soccer’s ODP page for more information.
What are the Benefits?
- Development as a player – playing with new teammates, trained by new coaches, providing a great growth opportunity
- Quality instruction from nationally licensed coaches
- Quality competition (other State Associations)
- Exposure to Regional and National team coaches
- The opportunity to represent Wisconsin, Midwest, or USA in competition
- Exposure to college coaches
Click HERE to register for 26/27 ODP Tryouts!
Tryouts for the Wisconsin ODP State Pool are held on multiple dates at various locations. Players are strongly encouraged to attend both sessions, regardless of where they live. A single, flat tryout fee covers participation in all tryout sessions. Players must register online in advance using the link provided below. Late or walk-up registrations may not be accepted. State Pools will be selected based on tryout participation. Families can contact Eric Natwick with questions.
ODP Administrator
Eric Natwick
[email protected]
414.328.9972 ext. 104
ODP Head Coach
Craig Carlson
[email protected]
414.328.9972, ext. 102