State Technical Director Greg Maas announced the tryout schedule for the 2008-09 ODP season and that online registration is now available. Tryouts will kick-off in Hyde Park (Logan) and St. George on Saturday, November 1st. Additional tryouts will be held Saturday's November 8th in Layton, 15th in Sandy, and the 22nd in Orem. The complete ODP tryout schedule and online registration process is posted on this site.

New this year, Coach Maas has expanded the ODP age groups to include younger players born in 1997 and 1998. "The ongoing identification and development of our younger players is very important. These talented young boys and girls will participate in an academy and 8 v 8 match format that will provide a complimentary program to coincide with their current team affiliations," said Maas. The 1997 and 1998 ODP age groups will not travel.

Soccer players born between 1992-1998 are eligible for ODP this year. Tryouts are open, and players are strongly encouraged to attend more than one tryout. A maximum of up to 48 players may be selected to each age group. The tryouts in Hyde Park are scheduled at Cedar Ridge MS and the tryouts in St. George will be conducted at Sandstone ES. Tryouts will be held from 9:00 a.m. to Noon for the boys and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. for the girls at all locations.

Coaches who are interested in participating on staff with ODP are encouraged to send their resume and letter of interest to State Technical Director Greg Maas. Please note: coaches must have a minimum of a National USSF License or equivalent, matched with both playing experience and the ability to demonstrate to be considered.

Utah Youth Soccer's ODP is part of a national program that identifies and develops talented, committed youth soccer players to represent their state, region, and national team programs. Last year, Utah achieved unprecedented success setting an all-time record with 35 young Utahns advancing to represent the state in region and national team pools.

Click link for ODP 2008-09 Application and Registration Link