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 a competitive level, with other competitive players
- To provide competitive 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 for 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 the 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 the State Technical Director and ODP coaching staff in a competitive training environment with an 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 who attend. Not recommended for 1st time players.
US Youth Soccer ODP Information, Events, and Opportunities
Link to USYS Site
Please use the links below for further ODP and YOP information.
YOP 2025
YOP: Pre ODP (Spring 2025)
Young Olympians Program (YOP) 2026 Spring
Age Groups: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 (boys and girls)
Location: Mesa Del Sol
Cost: Registration and Cost to update soon
(Dates and Times) 2 Sessions each Sunday
Contact Rick at r.flores@nmysa.net with questions.
ODP 2025-26
ODP PHASE 1:
ODP Training Centers
*Before registering for Training Centers, be sure you are registered with your club. If you are not playing in a club, you will need to register as a house player.
Age Groups: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and *2016
*Players can participate and be selected for the 2015 Team for the Sub-Regional in February
(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
Mesa Del Sol Complex (5601 University Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106) Entrance off Bobby Foster Road
*Fee includes 2 Sessions each Sunday as well as Adidas Top, Shorts, and Socks
(2015, 2014, 2013, 2012) $200.00
Week 1 Sunday, September 14
Week 2 Sunday, September 21
Week 3 Sunday, October 5
Week 4 Sunday, October 19
“Invite Only” Sunday, October 26
(2011, 2010, 2009) $200.00
Week 1 Sunday, September 21
Week 2 Sunday, October 5
Week 3 Sunday, October 19
Week 4 Sunday, October 26
*All ODP Teams Formed by 8 November*
* ODP Coaching Staff *
Certified Licensed Coaches
Location
Albuquerque (Mesa Del Sol)
ODP PHASE 2:
Team Selection for ODP Regional Championships
January 2nd-5th, 2026 Phoenix, AZ
(Invite Only)
*Before registering for ODP PHASE 2, be sure you are registered with your club. If you are not playing in a club, you must register as a house player. You must also be registered with PHASE 1 ODP Training Centers if you have NOT done so already.
2025 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 Policy Manual
USYS ODP Philosophy
Albuquerque Training – Hotel Recommendations
Previous Years Teams
USYS ODP Code Of Conduct Policy
ODP/YOP Financial Assistance form
Contact Us: Rick Flores-Technical Director – 505-830-2245 Ex. 113, Email: r.flores@nmysa.net