Program
Description History
In 2002, the Super Y-League, through US Soccer and
the United States Olympic Committee, was granted ODP
programs to identify players for U.S. National Team
Programs. The first selection process began during
the 2003 season to identify players for Regional Team
selection events, where U.S. National Staff Coaches
scoured players for National Team Programs. The
Super Y-League North American Finals is another ODP
program of the system. The 2005 season was the most
successful year for the ODP System. In addition
to many players being identified for U.S. National Team
Programs, top players were identified from leading
college and university soccer programs throughout the
United States.
The Super Y-League ODP
Selection Process
During the regular season over a series of matches,
players are evaluated for tactical, physical and psychological
characteristics that will determine their ability
to attend the ODP National Camp held in January
and February of 2007. Through the national scouting
system, the clubs contain select individuals that
serve as the scouts for the league. These individuals
are comprised of coaches and technical directors of
the clubs.
What are SYL ODP National
Camps?
The top 18 players chosen by the divisional
scouting system in each age group per geographic
division of the Super Y-League will attend
the ODP National Camp. These camps are
attended by U.S. National Staff Coaches to identify
players for U.S. National Team Programs, as well
as many of the nations top collegiate coaches.
These camps are held in Florida in January and February
of 2007.
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