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 CYSA DISTRICT II - ODP 2008/2009
ODP Site Contents:

Attention ODP tryout participants — CYSA is now charging a parking fee of $5.00 per day for all events at the Morgan Hill Soccer Complex.

Players—District II's Olympic Development Program (ODP) 2008-2009 tryouts for U13 – U16 boys and girls pools will be held on May 10th, May 17th, and May 18th at the Morgan Hill Sports Complex. The boys will try out from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. all three days, and the girls will try out from 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. all three days. A copy of the registration flyer is here.

Coaches Needed—Any coach, in good standing, holding a National “D” license or above and interested in coaching a 2008 District II ODP team, should send their resumé to Jack Salvemini, ODP Coordinator, 3635 Jackson Oaks Ct., Morgan Hill, CA 95037 or e-mail me here. Tryouts are in May. Practices will begin at your discretion, leading to the ODP Playdays in the fall. Your assistance is needed to help in this important first step in the ODP process — which ultimately identifies the talented young players who will go on to play at the State or Regional ODP levels, or on U.S. Soccer youth or full national teams. Thanks.

Jack Salvemini
District II ODP Coordinator

Parents and Players—Soccer legend Anson Dorrance, head coach at the University of North Carolina and former US national team coach, has written a short article discussing his views on the role "politics" plays in the tryout process. The article relates in an interesting way to the difficulty of making ODP selections, and the challenge this poses for players. This is valuable reading for both ODP hopefuls and their parents. Download the article.

Cal-North State ODP

Congratulations to the many District II players who made Cal-North State ODP pools for 2008. Lists of 2008 State ODP players are posted on the CYSA-N web site. Again, thanks to all of our highly qualified and dedicated ODP coaches for their hard work!

District II Olympic Development Program (ODP)

ODP, which is open for tryout to all players, provides the ultimate experience and training for the players selected. District II's ODP players compete against players from other districts within CYSA, ultimately leading to the selection of state and regional ODP participants, and national team invitees. Each year several players from all over CYSA (including many District II players) are selected for national boys and girls teams. District II ODP tryouts are held in the spring of each year, while the state tryouts are held in December for the following year's State ODP pools. Regional ODP camps are generally held in late June or July. This program opens numerous opportunities for our youth players.

2008/2009 District II-ODP Coordinator: Jack Salvemini  (408) 779-4131 (e-mail: jsandrea@garlic.com)

Some ODP FAQs  (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q:  Is ODP a big commitment?
A:  Yes, ODP is a big commitment if you are one of the fortunate 20 players chosen. You are expected to participate in 1 – 3 practice sessions or games per week, which can begin right after tryouts and continue through the summer. There are also extra practices and/or scrimmages to prepare for ODP Play Dates in September and October.
Q:  How long is the District II ODP Season?
A:  The ODP District season runs from mid-May until mid-October, at which time the selections for invitation to the State ODP pool are made.
Q:  When are ODP practice days, and where are the practices held?
A:  Each coach selects his or her own practice days and fields. Fields are at a premium in District II, but coaches try to secure a field which is centrally located whenever possible.
Q: Will participating in ODP conflict with my club team?
A: ODP should not conflict with your club/league team.
Q: Will I receive confirmation that my child is registered for ODP?
A:  No. Just assume that he or she is.
Q: Should I enclose a copy of my child's birth certificate?
A:  Not at this time. It is only necessary if your child is selected for the District II Olympic Development Program.

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