Open tryouts for NJ Youth Soccer’s 2015 Olympic Development Program (ODP) will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 2-3 and 9-10 at the College of New Jersey.
The program, in cooperation with US Youth Soccer, identifies a select pool of boy and girl elite players born 1998 to 2002 in each age group from which there is an opportunity to be selected to the US Youth Soccer Regional and/or National Team. These tryouts begin at the state level. NJ Youth Soccer ODP players are selected by senior NJ Youth Soccer coaches who are recognized for their ability to identify and train players with superior skills. Candidates are evaluated on four key soccer components: technique, tactics, fitness and athletic ability, and psychological component (attitude).
Players initially selected for the program will become part of the NJYS State Team pool from which the final State Team will be selected in early 2015. From there, State Team players will be considered for Region 1 teams which may also offer opportunities for international competition. Players who are selected for the Regional ODP team pools are also candidates for the National Team selection process.
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Tryout times are based upon age group. To register and learn more, visit www.njyouthsoccer.com or call (609) 490-0725.
