Play with the best. Play ODP.
What is the Olympic Development Program?
ODP is for U17-U12 age groups
The US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program, or ODP as it is more commonly known, is a National, Regional, State, and District Team Identification and Development program for high-level players. The program identifies and develops youth players throughout the country to represent their State, Region, and the United States in soccer competition. In addition, the program also serves as a recruiting hotbed for college coaches.
Virginia participates in the East Region for ODP.
*important note – ODP program registration is based on player birth year which may differ than a player’s club age group*
CLICK HERE to register for 2026 ODP Tryouts (U12-U17)
What is the Developmental-Olympic Development Program?
D-ODP is for U11-U9 age groups
The Virginia Youth Soccer Association offers a state-wide developmental program (D-ODP) designed for U11, U10, and U9 players. This program is designed to provide players the opportunity to train with many of the top coaches on the VYSA State Coaching Staff and be exposed to the best practices that the Olympic Development Program employs.
The mission and goals of the D-ODP are to provide players additional high level training and development. There will be a heavy emphasis placed on skill work, individual technical enhancement, and flair with the ball. We believe the foundation of the game lies in the execution and mastery of the ball. There is no tactic, nor system of play that cover up the inability to control or pass a ball effectively.
*important note – ODP program registration is based on player birth year which may differ than a player’s club age group*
CLICK HERE to register for 2026 D-ODP District Trainings (U9-U11)
ODP and D-ODP Birth Year Placement
D-ODP
| U11 | January 1, 2016 | December 31, 2016 |
| U10 | January 1, 2017 | December 31, 2017 |
| U09 | January 1, 2018 | December 31, 2018 |
ODP
| U17 | January 1, 2010 | December 31, 2010 |
| U16 | January 1, 2011 | December 31, 2011 |
| U15 | January 1, 2012 | December 31, 2012 |
| U14 | January 1, 2013 | December 31, 2013 |
| U13 | January 1, 2014 | December 31, 2014 |
| U12 | January 1, 2015 | December 31, 2015 |
Players in the ODP program will continue to be placed according to their birth year. Please refer to the birth year chart and age group cutoffs above for placement details.
ODP Calendar
| Date(s) | Event Name | Level |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | East Region ODP ID Camp | Regional |
| August 2026 | U17-U12 Tryouts | District |
| August-November | District Training Sessions (ODP & D-ODP) | District |
| December-March | State Training Sessions | State |
| January 8-10, 2027 | North Carolina Friendlies | State |
| February 19-21, 2027 | Virginia Friendlies | State |
| March 23-31, 2027 | International Trip (U15B, U14B, U16G, U14G) | State |
| June 4-6, 2027 | East Region ODP Tournament | State/Regional |
| July 2027 | East Region ODP ID Camp | Regional |
State Office Contacts
ODP Financial Assistance
The Virginia Youth Soccer Association (VYSA) is a non-profit, charitable corporation devoted to promoting youth soccer in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. VYSA’s Olympic Development Program makes their selections without regard to a player’s ability to pay. VYSA provides financial assistance, for those who qualify, to players whose families cannot afford to pay the full cost of participation in the Olympic Development Program.
Those requesting financial assistance for ODP fees should submit an ODP Financial Assistance Application to the VYSA State Office. While financial aid funds are limited, the financial assistance program makes this opportunity available to those in need in our community.
An application should be submitted electronically using the form link above for upload.
For 2026-2027 financial assistance recipients, ODP player financial responsibility will be at least 50% of an events required fees. Specific amounts will be sent with the selection/invitation process. Submitting a financial assistance application does not automatically make a player eligible to receive funds.
The Financial Assistance Committee will review applications in the order in which they are received completed. Application window will close two weeks prior to the first District training for each specific District.
Olympic Development Program (ODP) Refund and Withdrawal Policy
ODP requires advance planning, staffing, facility reservations, and participant commitments. As a result, refund requests are subject to the following policy.
Refunds and Withdrawals
Once the program begins, no refunds or credits will be granted except under the Medical or Compassionate Withdrawal Policy.
Withdrawal requests must be submitted in writing to the designated ODP administrator. Verbal notification to coaches, evaluators, or staff does not constitute an official withdrawal request.
- Withdrawal requests must be submitted via email using the withdrawal request link below
Medical or Compassionate Withdrawals
Refund requests may be considered in extraordinary circumstances, including:
- Serious illness or injury preventing participation.
- Significant personal or family emergencies.
- Other exceptional circumstances approved by State Association staff.
Supporting documentation is required for all medical withdrawal requests. Approval is not guaranteed and all requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Review decisions are final.
Approved Refunds
If a medical or compassionate withdrawal is approved:
- Refunds will be issued less 10% cancellation fees and expenses incurred by VYSA on behalf of the participant.
Program Cancellations
If VYSA cancels a training session, every effort will be made to reschedule it. If the session cannot be rescheduled, refunds or credits will not be issued.
Acceptance of Policy
By registering for ODP, participants and their parents/guardians acknowledge and agree to these refund and withdrawal policies.