State Technical Director Greg Maas and Technical Department Coordinator Colette Albretsen teamed up with an outstanding, dedicated, committed group of coaches, team administrators and volunteers for an incredible 2008-09 ODP campaign. Coach Maas is quick to credit the hard work and dedication of the age group coaches, players and administrators; and importantly, the commitment to player development and support for ODP by our coaches and players around the state. "US Youth Soccer's ODP is a vital program for player identification for U.S. Soccer, and as long as our coaches and players around the state continue to support ODP, we will continue to see Utah players identified into our region and national team programs," Maas said.

ODP got off to a tremendous start this past fall realizing record growth with nearly 1,600 exceptional players attending tryouts. "The interest and passion shared by everyone around the state for ODP is absolutely fantastic - which speaks volumes about the quality of our program and the tremendous people we have involved," Maas said. It is important to recognize and provide a very special 'thank you' to all of the parents, players, coaches, administrators and volunteers for their help throughout the entire year. "I truly appreciate everyone's assistance throughout the year, and I trust everyone is excited as we turn the corner and begin preparations for tryouts this coming October and November," stated Albretsen.

Coach Maas reports Utah ODP established a record for the 8th straight year garnering an unprecedented 48 selections to this year's 2009 Region IV and U.S. National Team Pools - in retrospect, Utah had a mere 5 players represented in 2001. "We surpassed last year's record by 12 players which is a remarkable accomplishment for our players and staff; and it clearly demonstrates the quality and consistency of all our programs offered throughout Utah Youth Soccer," Maas said. Congratulations to the following players who were selected to this year's 2009 Region IV and U.S. National Team Pools in their respective age groups:

1996	1995	1994	1993
Mariah Elmer Samantha Garcia Catherine Jane Kearl Elizabeth Phillips Margaret Reigelsperger Parker Hedrick Ben Jenson	Emily Bruder Darian Jenkins Joshua Chavez Alejandro Espinoza Trase Stapley	Stacy Bair Jessica Brooksby Maris Hamblin Brekken Holbrook Alexis Selman Aaron Caprio Matthew Gay Richard Haddock Nick Thiros	Anna Cassell   (US U17 WNT Pool) Monique Morrison Brooke Rice Taylor Ritzman Jaiden Thornock Vicky Shimkus Joseph Chabrias Parker Dixon Carson Elliott Phanuel Kavita Maikon Orellana James Rogers Abinadi Samayoa
1992	1991	1989	1987
Avery Ford Bethany Kanten Kealia Ohai    (US U18 WNT Pool) Derek Boggs Manual Duenas Emmanuel Lartey Phil Neuwirth Karson Payton Ian Ramos	Cloee Colohan   (U.S. U-20 WNT Pool)	Megan Ohai   (US U23 WNT Pool) Elli Reed   (US U23 WNT Pool)	Kelly Isleib   (US U23 WNT Pool) Katy Larkin   (US U23 WNT Pool)