IDAHO OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

2025-2026 Cycle

WHAT IS ODP? 

The US YOUTH SOCCER Olympic Development Program, or ODP as it is more commonly called, is a national identification and development program for high-level players. The program identifies and develops youth players throughout the country to represent their state association, region, and the United States in soccer competitions.  

ODP teams are formed at the state association and regional levels, made up of the best players in various age groups. At the state association level, pools of players are identified in each eligible age group and brought together as a team to develop their skills through training and competition. From the state pools and subsequent teams, players are identified for regional and national pools and teams. 

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PROCESS

Players (2009’s – 2015’s) will be selected for state pools based on their respective tryouts and training dates (info below). 

From state pools, players will be considered for The Idaho ODP Select State Team, which will be posted with 16-18 players (12-14 players for the youngest age group) and a small group of State Team alternates. The State team will compete in regional events, including ODP Championships in January. The ODP Championships is the event where Regional Staff will get to evaluate you and your teammates and opponents for an opportunity to be invited to West Region Camp held in July. 

The cost for the ODP Championships is estimated at $1,000 per player, which is assessed upon accepting a team spot. The payment for the ODP Championships pays for the travel during the event, hotel (4 players per room), meals and snacks, tournament and administration fees, coaching, etc. The fee does not include costs for flights to and from, or those making alternate rooming arrangements. Payment options/plans will be available.  

West Region Camp costs are separate and not included in the cost of the Championships. These are typically held the first two weeks of July and is where all the invited players across the West compete for a chance to make the regional team and/or regional pool. From the regional pool/team, players have the chance to continue through ODP’s player pathway into the National ODP camp and international trip.  

• Tryouts: Attend the date/location that fits your schedule
• State Pools: If invited, declare the training pool that works best for you
• ODP State Team: Selected from the three regional pools across the state

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ODP TRYOUTS

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If you require a Scholarship to participate in ODP, or have any general questions please contact info@idahoyouthsoccer.org