NJ Youth Soccer ODP Launch Young Olympians & Club NJYS Programs
Youth Soccer News: New Jersey Youth Soccer ODP will officially kick off its latest programs – Young Olympians and Club NJYS – aimed at providing a path to the highest level of youth competition. The new programs are in partnership with Sky Blue FC of the NWSL, as the two organizations continue to work together to heighten youth soccer development in the New Jersey region.
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Youth Soccer News: The New Jersey Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (ODP), in partnership with Sky Blue FC, 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 (girls 2007) |
| North: Register here |
| Shore: Register here |
| Central: Register here |
| South: Register here |
| Club NJYS (girls 2006) |
| North: Register here |
| Shore: Register here |
| Central: Register here |
| South: Register here |
| Young Olympians (girls 2005) |
| North: Register here |
| Shore: Register here |
| Central: Register here |
| South: Register here |
Over the last two years, NJ Youth Soccer and worked closely with Sky Blue FC across its programs. This fall, the two will take another step together when Sky Blue FC, led by head coach Christy Holly, will take the lead running the majority of tryouts and training sessions for the groups. “I am very excited for the opportunity to work with the Club NJYS and Young Olympians Programs. Having coached a number of current Sky Blue FC players who are former NJ ODP alums, I look forward to helping mold the future crop of soccer players in the New Jersey.”
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. “I am very excited with our partnership with Sky Blue FC, and specifically Head Coach Christy Holly who is one of the premier coaches in the NWSL. This partnership ensures that the girls in our Club NJYS and Young Olympian programs will receive the best training available.”
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.
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.
