Olympic Development Program (ODP) - Connecticut Junior Soccer Association

The Olympic Development Program is an identification system linked to the United States Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer. The program offers its players a pathway that could lead to representing Regional and U.S. Youth National Teams. Originally established in 1977, ODP was the first program in the country designed to identify potential youth national team players. ODP players begin initially at the local sector before progressing to the state, regional and possibly national levels. By playing with like-talented athletes, ODP offers the opportunity for players to advance in their personal development and to be scouted by college coaches.

2024-2025 Program Information

Age Groups (Birth Year): *12U (2013), 13U (2012), 14U (2011), 15U (2010), 16U (2009), 17U (2008)

*11U (2014) players are eligible to tryout for 12U (2013)

Training Location: Farmington Sports Arena, 11 Executive Drive, Farmington, CT 06032

Schedule Overview: Tryouts are held in November to select the player pools for each age group. Starting in January each player pool will train approximately every other Sunday morning from January – early April between 7:00-10:00am. Late April training transitions to approximately every other Monday evening for the remainder of the spring between 6:00-9:00pm. A minimum of (2) friendlies for each age group will be scheduled. CT ODP will also participate in the Albany Sub Regional Tournament and the East Region ODP Tournament (invitation to these tournaments is not guaranteed).

Program Fee: $675 (Includes full GK or field player uniform package, training and friendlies)

*REGISTRATION NOTE: If your player is selected to join an ODP Player Pool and is not in the CJSA system at all, or if you receive the following alert when attempting to register: “Player Cannot register – seasonal application required,” this is basically saying that our CJSA registration system does not see the player registered for the 2024-2025 playing season. This is required for participation in ODP (Full program only/Not required for Tryouts). You can register directly with CJSA (making the player a member of CJSA for a registration fee of $40) by following the link below. Thereafter, the system will recognize and allow the player to be registered ODP.

CJSA Member Registration – Once the page is open, click the “Registration” button in the top right corner. (NOT required for Tryouts)

Additional Fees: $25 player fee for CT ODP “invitation only” events. Current invite only events include Albany Sub-Regional Tournament and the East Region ODP Tournament.

Band App (General Information): Join the Connecticut ODP BAND to be notified when information for the new season becomes available.

Band App (Detailed Information): Once player pools are established, the Band app will be our main platform for communication with current ODP families. Parents/guardians of current players will be provided a link to join the age group specific Band for their player. This band will provide more specific information relevant to your team and the current ODP cycle.

ODP Tryouts

Tryout Location: Outdoor Fields at Farmington Sports Arena, 11 Executive Drive, Farmington, CT 06032

Tryout Dates:

GIRLS: November 9, 2024 (Girls 12U, 13U & 14U Only) / November 23, 2024 (Girls All Ages 12U-17U)

BOYS: November 10, 2024 (Boys 12U, 13U & 14U Only) / November 24, 2024 (Boys All Ages 12U-17U)

Tryout Fee: $25 (by October 31) Late Tryout Fee: $35 (November 1-8)

Tryout Registration: Register Now!

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Girls Tryouts

November 9 – 12U Girls (2013): 2:30-4:00pm

November 9 – 13U Girls (2012): 4:00-5:30pm

November 9 – 14U Girls (2011): 5:30-7:00pm

November 18 – Callback list for 12U, 13U, and 14U for November 23rd tryout will be posted

November 23 – Callback – 12U Girls (2013): 8:00-9:30am

November 23 – Callback – 13U Girls (2012): 9:30-11:00am

November 23 – Callback – 14U Girls (2011): 11:00-12:30pm

November 23 – 15U/16U/17U Girls (2008, 2009, 2010): 12:30-2:00pm

December 6 – Player Pools Announced

December 13 – Acceptance Registration and Deposit Due ($150)

Boys Tryouts

November 10 – 12U Boys (2013): 2:30-4:00pm

November 10 – 13U Boys (2012): 4:00-5:30pm

November 10 – 14U Boys (2011): 5:30-7:00pm

November 18 – Callback list for 12U, 13U, and 14U for November 24th tryout will be posted

November 24 – Callback – 12U Boys (2013): 8:00-9:30am

November 24 – Callback – 13U Boys (2012): 9:30-11:00am

November 24 – Callback – 14U Boys (2011): 11:00-12:30pm

November 24 – 15U/16U/17U Boys (2008, 2009, 2010): 12:30-2:00pm