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The Virginia Olympic Development Program (ODP) focuses on identifying, training, and preparing young soccer talents. This comprehensive program involves district tryouts, training sessions, and interdistrict scrimmages. Coaches ensure player development through a strong emphasis on technique, speed, and character. The program is backed by experienced coaching staff, including USSF A, B, and C License holders. Parents are encouraged to support their players’ growth through nutrition and life balance. Join us for year-round training, friendly matches, and international travel opportunities to enhance your player’s skills and exposure.
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WHAT IS ODP? NATIONAL PROGRAM • IDENTIFY TALENT • TRAIN THE TALENT • PREPARE • REPRESENT STATE • SHOWCASE
HOW WE IDENTIFY PLAYERS • DISTRICT TRYOUTS • DISTRICT TRAINING • SCOUTING • INTERDISTRICT SCRIMMAGES-small sided games • NETWORK-CLUB COACHES • STATE TRAINING
PLAYER QUALITIES • TECHNIQUE a) 1st touch b) Passing • SPEED a) Technical b) Pure c) Tactical • CHARACTER a) Desire/Passion b) Personality c) Work Rate d) Commitment
“It takes talent to coach talent.” Sir Alex Ferguson Manchester United
VIRGINIA’S ODP COACHES • Integrity • Honesty • Communication i)Players ii) Parents • Open Minded • Training Priorities • Staff Training • Evaluations • Passionate
2000 Boys State Staff Head Coach- Gordon Miller- VYSA Technical Director. USSF National Staff. A License. Head Coach Region `95 Boys Assistant Coaches – Sammy Bader- Great Falls DOC, US Soccer B License. Jeff Carrol-Former DC United player, C License Brent Kellum-Lynchburg DOC, Former College player, B License
2000 Girls State Staff Head Coach- Paul Shaw, VYSA Coaching Education Director. USSF National Staff, USSF A License. Assistant Coaches- Tim Cristian, Virginia Legacy DOC, US Soccer A License. Brian Biggio- US Soccer B License. Rae Ann Taylor-US Soccer C License
PROGRAM EVENTS • POOL TRAINING-Ongoing • NORTH CAROLINA (Jan. 4-6) Boys Only • INTER STATE FRIENDLIES (Feb. 22-24)-Williamsburg • INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL (March 24-April 2)-Italy 1999/`98 Boys &1999/`97 Girls • REGION I TOURNAMENT (June 7-9)-NJ • REGION I CAMP (July 2013)
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL Previous Locations GERMANY FRANCE SPAIN DENMARK COSTA RICA CZECH REPUBLIC PORTUGAL This Year-ITALY!
PHILOSOPHY • Long Term Development • Equally Balanced Teams in Younger Groups • Scholarship Opportunities • Emphasis on Technique • Fighting Spirit • Personal Growth
“The game will always boil down to the technical ability of the players, we can always teach destroying. The beauty lies in the solo brilliance of the artist.” Arsene Wenger Head Coach Arsenal FC
HOW CAN PARENTS HELP? • NUTRITIONAL • FINANCIAL-State Training fee $310 • TRANSPORTATION • LIFE BALANCE • ALLOW PLAYER TO TAKE RESPONSIBLITY • CLUB PHILOSOPHY • REGENERATION/REST
IT’S ABOUT THE PLAYERS • DEVELOPMENT BY DESIGN • CENTRAL TRAINING LOCALE • PLAYER EVALUATIONS • COACH ID/TRAINING/EVALS • TRAINING PRIORITIES • ONGOING WINTER TRAINING
WHY VIRGINIA ODP? • INSTRUCTION from top coaching staff • TRAIN with best players in state • PLAY with best players in state • COMPETE against best • DEVELOPMENT • EVALUATIONS by state and region coaches • EXPOSURE to college, regional, & national coaches
VYSA ODP Gordon Miller- Technical Director vysatd@vysa.com Matt Badiee Assistant Technical Director matt@vysa.com Linda Polk Technical Administrator linda@vysa.com VYSA-(540) 693-1430