ODP dates and age brackets have been released by the state of Tennessee. There are a few changes from previous years.

OBJECTIVE/GOALS of ODP

In 1977, the Olympic Development Program was introduced to identify a pool of players, from which a National Team would be selected.  This would begin at the state level, advancing regionally, and finally to the national level.

Tennessee Soccer seeks a process to identify and train the best players, so they may qualify for Tennessee Soccer, Region III, and US National Team Programs.  Tennessee Soccer seeks to enhance the development of each player, guided by high level licensed coaches.  It is our goal to give exposure to each player, and to assist him/her in obtaining college scholarship opportunities.

THE PROGRAM

In Tennessee, there are three phases of the selection process: STATE TRIAL, STATE POOL, STATE TEAM.  The oldest age group (1993), and youngest age group (1997) vary slightly in structure from the other three age groups.  Details for each of the age groups is noted below. 

For a picture of the ODP Pyramid, click here.

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