New Jersey Youth Soccer Launches New ODP Programs
New Jersey Youth Soccer’s newest ODP programs – Young Olympians and Club NJYS – are set to kick off on Saturday, November 12th. In partnership with the New York Red Bulls, the latest programs will provide players with a path to the next level of top youth development in the region. This partnership is highly beneficial to New Jersey youth soccer players as it provides a valuable connection between the U.S. Youth Soccer’s state ODP sessions and the U.S. Soccer Development Academy’s elite player development program. Focused on developing homegrown talent, the top ranked Red Bulls Development Academy 2016-2017 record includes several Top 10 Academy players and ranks #1 in the Atlantic Division for U16/U16 and U17/U18. This new ODP program awards new opportunities to New Jersey’s talented youth soccer players.
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Youth Soccer News: The NJ Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (ODP), in partnership with the New York Red Bulls, will begin programming for its Young Olympians program (birth year 2005) and Club NJYS (birth year 2006 and 2007) on Saturday, November 12th. Sessions are hosted regionally to facilitate participation throughout the state. Click here to view the NJYS ODP website with access to event schedules by age group.
| Club NJYS (boys 2007) |
| North: Register here |
| Shore: Register here |
| Central: Register here |
| South: Register here |
| Club NJYS (boys 2006) |
| North: Register here |
| Shore: Register here |
| Central: Register here |
| South: Register here |
| Young Olympians (boys 2005) |
| North: Register here |
| Shore: Register here |
| Central: Register here |
| South: Register here |
Club NJYS, designed specifically for players born in 2006 and 2007, is an introductory stage for players who aspire to play at a high level. Club NJYS provides a path to participate in the Young Olympians Program and ODP. Players’ abilities will be assessed and the sessions will be segmented so that players are training with others of like ability.
The Young Olympians Program, designed specifically for players born in 2004, is the next step for players preparing for the NJ Youth Soccer ODP. Players will be selected for the multi-session program after two initial tryout sessions. The Young Olympians program will focus on improving the player’s technical ability and tactical awareness while exposing players and parents to a US Youth Soccer and NJYS ODP environment. Since partnering with the Red Bulls in 2014, this program has also identified players for the MLS Red Bulls’ U.S. Soccer Development Academy.
While the programs are customized for each age group, both Club NJYS and the Young Olympians Program includes training sessions and a festival featuring small-sided games. Pre-registration is required. To ensure a proper training environment, registration for each Club NJYS (2006 and 2007) group will be limited to fifty (50) players on a first come first served basis. If demand exceeds capacity, NJ Youth Soccer will create a waiting list and seek solutions for those individuals desiring to participate. For the Young Olympians Program (2005), there is a tryout process with a maximum of 100 players permitted by area. From that, area training teams of approximately thirty (30) players will be identified.
For locations, schedules and fees, email NJYS at communications@njyouthsoccer.com.
