ODP/YOP - New Mexico Youth Soccer

Olympic Development Program (ODP) & Young Olympians Program (YOP)

Objectives of the New Mexico ODP/YOP Program

To provide additional opportunities for top players in the state to train at an elite level, with other elite players and elite level coaches.
To provide elite players in New Mexico the opportunity to represent New Mexico in Regional Competition (ODP).
To provide the opportunity for players to be scouted by Regional staff and be selected to Regional Camp/Teams (ODP).
To provide additional opportunities to be seen by college coaches.

New Mexico ODP

The New Mexico Youth Soccer Association Olympic Development Program (ODP) is a player identification and development program. It provides age-eligible players an opportunity to represent New Mexico at the US Youth Soccer West Regional level and beyond. Player development provided at Olympic Development Program events is intended to complement training at the club level. The program is aimed at Competitive players playing club or those All Star players in respective programs who want to be challenged.

New Mexico YOP

The Young Olympians Program (YOP) serves as an introduction to ODP (Olympic Development Program). YOP caters to players in Four age groups; players born up to two years below the youngest ODP age group as well as the same age of the youngest ODP age group. YOP training pools are trained by State Technical Director and ODP coaching staff in a competitive training environment with the emphasis on player development. The YOP training sessions take place during the spring season.

The program is aimed at age eligible competitive players and All-Star Recreational Players who are motivated and eager to learn. The Training Sessions will be dynamic and challenging for all that attend. Not recommended for 1st time players.

Please use the links below for further ODP and YOP information.

2023-2024 ODP

YOP: Pre ODP (Spring 2023)

Young Olympians Program (YOP) 2024 Spring

Age Groups: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 (boys and girls)
Location:
Cost:
(Dates and Times) 2 Sessions each Sunday
Contact Rick at r.flores@nmysa.net with questions.

ODP PHASE 1:
2023-24 ODP Training Centers

*Prior to registering for Training Centers, be sure you are registered with your club. If not playing in a club, you will need to register as a house player.

Age Groups: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 *2013
Players can participate to be selected for 2012 Teams
(Training Times x 2 Sessions)
Girls (10:00-11:15/1:00-2:15) Boys (11:30-12:45/2:30-3:45)

Dates & Locations:

All Training Centers will be in Albuquerque
Final Session for 2007, 2008, 2009 (Sunday 5 Nov) Same times above

“Invite Only”(Albuquerque)

Boys & Girls
November 4th and 5th (2010, 2011, and 2012)

Schedule for Games Sent to all Invited

* ODP Coaching Staff *
Certified Licensed Coaches

Location
Albuquerque

ODP PHASE 2:
Team Selection for ODP Regional Championships
January 5-8, 2024 Phoenix, AZ
(Invite Only)

*Prior to registering for ODP PHASE 2, be sure you are registered with your club. If not playing in a club, you will need to register as a house player. You will also HAVE to be registered with PHASE 1 ODP Training centers if you have NOT done so already.

2024 ODP Regional Championships
Regional Championships – Schedules
Regional Championships – Recommended Hotels

Selections and Information
Boys Rosters
Girls Rosters
Training Dates: TBA
Locations: TBD

ODP PHASE 3:
ODP West Regional Camp
Camp invitations are sent directly from Region IV
(Invite Only)

2024 ODP West Regional Camp
Selections and Information

Regional Camp Boys Selection
Regional Camp Girls Selection

ODP PHASE 4:
West Region / National Team

West Region / National Pool-Team

Quick Links

ODP Program FAQ

ODP Policy Manual
USYS ODP Philosophy
Albuquerque Training – Hotel Recommendations
Previous Years Teams
USYS ODP Code Of Conduct Policy
ODP/YOP Financial Assistance form