ODP Form

All ODP players need to have the below forms into EPYSA office no later than 1/30/09.

1. Medical Release

2. Copy of Both sides of your Medical Card

3. Medical Questionaire

4. Code of Conduct

2008-09 ODP Online Payment

Instruction

Online Payment

ODP APPLICATION REGISTRATION

Online Application

Application in PDF

Age Group

2008-09 Central PA ODP

Information and Tryout

Olympic Development Program

U13 Girls Practice has been CANCELLED FOR TUES 6/30, DUE TO IMPENDING WEATHER AND REDUCED PLAYER NUMBERS.

IMPORTANT*
PLAYER PROFILES SHOULD BE TYPED FOR THE 1994, 1993 AND 1992 ODP GIRLS ATTENDING REGIONAL CAMP.

**IMPORTANT CAMP INFORMATION FOR THE BOYS ATTENDING REGIONAL CAMP **

9:30 AM Kutztown University - The boy’s attending Kutztown camp can go directly to Bonner Dorm be there at 9:30 AM.

9:30 AM for Rider University - The boys arrive at Rider University camp and need to meet out in front of the gym.


Always call the ODP hotline 215-657-4230 before leaving for any event incase of changes to an event or schedule due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

Information for Region Camp
90, 91, 92 & 93 Girls                         92 & 93 Boys
94 & 95 Girls                                    94 & 95 Boys
96 & 97 Girls                                    96 & 97 Boys
All U15, U16 & U17 Girls attending the Region Camp must send in the player profile, so a book can be made up for the Region Camp. Please return the profile to Kate, no later then 6/26. Click here for the Player Profile.

BOYS' ODP FEES                   GIRLS' ODP FEES
FINANCIAL AID LETTER REQUEST
 APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL AID

BOYS SCHEDULE                   GIRLS SCHEDULE

2009 ODP LIST

U13 BOYS                              U13 GIRLS
U14 BOYS                              U14 GIRLS
U15 BOYS                              U15 GIRLS [updated 6/22/09]
U16 BOYS                              U16 GIRLS
U17 BOYS                              U17 GIRLS  

Dear Parents,

Congratulations on your son or daughter’s selection to the pool of the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association’s Olympic Development Program. With their selection they have been recognized as among the elite players in their age group within the state.

There are three main objectives of the Olympic Development Program:

1) To have players recognized for their playing ability and advance to the Regional and possibly the National level.
2) To promote a sense of confidence and independence in each player as they advance within our program.
3) To develop and maintain a training environment that promotes learning and player development.

The Olympic Development Program has traditionally provided the best soccer coaches in the state. Almost every head coach and assistant coach has experience at every level. They also have their National A License, NSCAA Premier License, UEFA License or National B License.

Practice, mini camp, and match schedules should be posted within the next two weeks on the EPYSA web site. After teams are selected we would appreciate at least two parents to act as team managers. We will also be in need of two parents to act as chaperones at Regional Camps for each age group. If the urge to relive those college years and live in a college dormitory are in the back of your minds please feel free to volunteer.

The commitment parents make with elite players is extensive and EPYSA recognizes the sacrifices you will make this spring and summer in order to provide your child the opportunity to advance and develop as a player. Allow your child to develop as an individual and become their own self advocate. If he or she has a problem let them approach the coach and resolve any issues or work through them without your assistance. Often we enable our children whether it be at home, school or the playing field. We want to see them become more independent and gain confidence in their own abilities, because if they do represent the region or advance to a national team, they will be with only one chaperone and their coaches.

There will be conflicts during the ODP season with club and high school soccer. Club state cup games and high school games are excused absences. All other club games or club practices will be on a case by case basis. It is suggested you share the ODP schedule with your club and high school coaches to avoid possible conflicts. If in your opinion you feel your son or daughter is being overextended in games and practices, do not hesitate to email Kate at the State Office (kateobie@epysa.org) and she will forward your email to the head coach in your child’s age group and copy myself on it.

We also recognize the extensive expenses required by parents whose children participate in high level soccer. Any parent who feels they cannot cover the costs of ODP for their child should complete a financial aid form available from the EPYSA office. The office number is 215-657-7727.

We welcome suggestions and as always, recognize the effort each of you has made to get your child to this level in their young careers.

Sincerely,

Michael K. Barr
Director of Coaching
Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association

ODP HOTLINE 215-657-4230

PLEASE CALL THE ODP HOTLINE
BEFORE LEAVING FOR ANY EVENT INCASE OF UNFORESEEN CHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS.

WHY USYS ODP WORKS FOR GIRLS
Letter from Lauren D'Amico, Girls U-14 US National Team

THE ROLE OF ODP AS A FEEDER PROGRAM FOR USWNT AND U.S. COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Presentation at US Youth Workshop in St. Louis, March 2007
ODP GIRLS’ COACHING STAFF
1996/1997 (13’s) Staff
Head Coach: Chris Bleam
• 23 years Coaching, 16 years ODP Staff, 9 years Region 1 Staff
• Region 1 Under 17 Girls Team, Head Coach
• USSF A License, NSCAA Premier Diploma, USSF National Youth License
• 20 years Varsity Head Coach, Parkland High School

Assistant Coach: Rachel Gallegos
• 2 years Coaching, 1st year ODP Staff
• USSF National D License
• Clemson University: 4 NCAA tournament appearances, 2 Elite 8 appearances, 1 Sweet 16 appearance, ACC regular season champions, Former Player

Assistant Coach: Thomas Haney
• 30 years Coaching, 3 years ODP Staff
• USSF C License
• 25 Years Playing Experience/14 Years Senior Division 1

Assistant Coach: Julie Oltman
• 18 years Coaching, ODP Staff (11 EPA, 2 Southern OH, 5 NH), Region 1 ODP Camp Staff
• USSF A License, NSCAA Premier Diploma
• Lehigh University Women’s Soccer, Former Head Coach
• The Ohio State University Women’s Soccer, Former Assistant Coach
• University of New Hampshire, Former Player and Former Assistant Coach

Assistant Coach: Jorge Rodriguez
• 10 years Coaching, 2 years ODP Staff
• USSF B License, NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, USSF National Youth License, NSCAA State GK Diploma
• Current Pennridge HS Soccer Coach, Former Western Connecticut State University Assistant Coach
• Western Connecticut State University, Former Player

Assistant Coach: Jorge Severini
• 32 years Coaching, 23 years ODP Staff
• USSF B License, Argentine Coaching Diploma
• 20 years Varsity Head Coach, Haverford High School Boys’ Varsity Soccer
• Former Professional Coach: West Philadelphia Italians, Greek Flames, German Hungarians
• Fomer Professional Player:Argentina Division 1 (Club Estudiantes de la Plata), Aragua Venezuela, Philadelphia Atoms NASL League, Philadelphia Spartans, Delaware Wings, Ukrainian Nationals

Assistant Coach: Nicholas Severini
• 6 years Coaching, 3 years ODP Staff
• USSF National License
• Plymouth-Whitemarsh HS Boy’s Varsity Soccer Coach
• University of Pennsylvania, Former Player
• Former Professional Player: C.A. Liniers (Argentina), C.A. Independiente (Argentina), Sevilla FC (Spain)

1995 (14’s) Staff
Head Coach: Erin DeMarco
• 8 years Coaching, 4 years ODP Staff (3 EPA, 1 NYW), Region 1 ODP Staff
• Bryn Mawr College, Head Women’s Soccer Coach
• USSF B License, NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, NSCAA State GK Diploma
• Ithaca College, Former Player
• Rochester Reign (WPSL), Former Player

Assistant Coach: Danielle Fagan
• 16 years Coaching, 2nd year ODP Staff
• USSF A License, NSCAA Premier Diploma, USSF National Youth License, NSCAA State GK Diploma
• NSCAA Coaching Staff, Associate Instructor
• Conestoga HS Girls Varsity Soccer, Head Coach: 2007 & 2008 PIAA AAA State Champions
• Villanova University: Former Player, Captain, and Assistant Coach

Assistant Coach: Jen Frisch
• 3 years coaching, 1st year ODP Staff
• USSFD License, NSCAA National Diploma, NSCAA State GK Diploma
• University of Pennsylvania, Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach
• Central Connecticut State University: 4 NCAA tournament appearances, Former Player
• Adirondack Lynx (WPSL), Former Player

Assistant Coach: Lauren Sciocchetti
• 5 years coaching, 1st year ODP Staff
• USSF C License
• Swarthmore College, Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach
• University of Pittsburgh, Former Player, Captain and MVP

1994 (15’s) Staff
Head Coach: Joe Dizio
• 14 years Coaching, 6 years ODP Staff including Region 1 Staff
• USSF A License, USSF National Youth License, NSCAA GK Level 1
• EPYSA Educational Staff

Assistant Coach: Don Cuomo
• 25 years Coaching, 12 years ODP Staff
• USSF A License, NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, National Youth License
• 13 years Varsity High School Coach: Springford, Christopher Dock, Upper Perkiomen
• 4-Year Collegiate Player

Assistant Coach: Joe Dizio, Jr.
• 3 years Coaching, 2 years ODP Staff
• USSF D License, NSCAA National Diploma, NSCAA GK Level 1
• Penn State University – York, Current Player

Assistant Coach: Jamie Kuntz
• 8 years Coaching, 2 years ODP Staff
• USSF C License, NSCAA Regional Diploma, NSCAA National GK Diploma
• Manheim Twp Girls HS Soccer, Assistant Coach
• Lock Haven University, Former Player

1993 (16’s) Staff
Co-Head Coach: Darren Ambrose
• 16 years Coaching, 12 years ODP Staff
• USSF A License, NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
• University of Pennsylvania Women’s Soccer, Head Coach
• WUSA Philadelphia Charge, Former Assistant Coach

Co-Head Coach: John Byford
• 15 years Coaching, 13 years ODP Staff (6 EPA, 5 MD, 2 LA)
• USSF A License, NSCAA Premier Diploma, USSF National Youth License
• Villanova University Women’s Soccer, Head Coach
• 4 Years Semi-Professional Player

Assistant Coach: Maura Cirilli
• 3 years Coaching, 1st year ODP Staff
• USSF National D License
• Strath Haven HS Girls’ Varsity Soccer: 1997 PIAA AA State Champions, Former Player & Captain
• West Virginia University: 2 Big East Championship games, 4 NCAA Tournaments, 1 Sweet 16 appearance, Former Player

Assistant Coach: Ed Leigh
• 15+ years Coaching, ODP Staff
• Temple University, Former Player
• Archbishop Ryan HS Girls Varsity Soccer, Former Head Coach
• LaSalle University Women’s Soccer, Volunteer Assistant Coach

1992 (17’s) Staff
Head Coach: Tom Quintois
• 20 years Coaching, 12 years on ODP Staff
• USSF A License, NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
• Ursinus University Women’s Soccer, Former Head Coach
• Souderton HS Boys Varsity Soccer, Head Coach
• California University of Pennsylvania, Former Player

Assistant Coach: Joe Margusity
• 23 years Coaching, 13 years ODP Staff
• USSF B License
• Owen J. Roberts HS Girls’ Varsity, Head Coach: 2003 PIAA AAA State Champions
• Drexel University, Former Player

Assistant Coach: Don Overmier
• 14 years Coaching, 8 years ODP Staff
• USSF B License
• Drexel University, Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach
• University of Pittsburgh, Former Player

Assistant Coach: Lee Speers
• 23 years Coaching, 21 years ODP Staff
• Souderton HS Soccer, Assistant Coach
• Methacton HS, Norristown HS & Kutztown University, Former Coach
• Kutztown University, Former Player

Assistant Coach: Jeff Ykoruk
• 12 years Coaching, 7 years ODP Staff
• USSF C License
• Ursinus College Women’s Soccer, Head Coach
• Former 4-yr Head Coach, Souderton Area HS
• Elmira College and Eastern University, Former Player

Goalkeeping Staff
Head Goalkeeper Coach: Terry Underkoffler
• 31 years Coaching including EPA ODP Staff and Region 1 ODP Head Coaching Staff
• USSF A License
• Varsity Head Coach: Boys and Girls: Souderton Area HS, Upper Perkiomen HS, Methacton HS
• Former College Coach: Kutztown University Goalkeeper Coach, University of Virginia Men’s Soccer
• Kutztown University & Montgomery County Community College, Former Player

Goalkeeper Coach: Steve Fraser
• 14 years Coaching, 3 years on ODP Staff including 2 years on Region 1 GK Staff
• UEFA B License, NSCAA National Diploma
• Philadelphia Liberty (WPSL), Assistant & Goalkeeper Coach
• SoccerPlus Goalkeeper Academy, Staff Coach

Goalkeeper Coach: John Gregg
• 20 years Coaching, 10 years ODP Staff
• USSF C License, USSF National Youth License, NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma, NSCAA National GK Diploma
• Director of Coaching & Player Development for Central Penn Youth Soccer League
• NSCAA National Goalkeeping Staff
• Paul Smith’s College, Southern Conn. State Univ. (1992 National Championship), Johnson State College, Former Player
• NPSL Harrisburg Heat, Former Player
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