The Arkansas US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (ODP) was formed to identify a pool of players in each age group from which a regional team will be selected for national competition; to provide high-level training to benefit and enhance the development of players at all levels; and, through the use of carefully selected, and licensed coaches, develop a mechanism for the exchange of ideas and curriculum to improve all levels of coaching.
For the truly gifted and committed soccer player the State Team program is very beneficial to each and every player involved. Players are given greater exposure to college, regional and national coaches.
The experience is challenging playing with the top players from around the state and competing against the best of the best from the south. It pushes you to another standard beyond the local level from state competition to regional pool to regional team to national pool and team.
Moreover, the experience of playing with new players that compete against you from other club teams is socially rewarding. The increased responsibility and self discipline required to be successful at this level teaches life lessons that are invaluable for many years.
For more information, go to the
ODP Program Page.