State Technical Director Greg Maas, ODP Administrator Judy Martin, and UYSA Technical Department Coordinator Colette Albretsen teamed up with an outstanding, dedicated, committed group of coaches, team administrators, and volunteers for a very successful 2007-08 ODP campaign. Coach Maas quickly credits 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.

Final financial reconciliation is in the process of completion, yet Martin and Albretsen are confident to report that ODP should again make budget; and efforts to continue to find funding and scholarship opportunities for our players continues to improve. "Each year our goal is to build on the prior year's scholarship foundation to provide an opportunity for every player to participate in this great program," Martin said. In addition, Martin provided special thanks and credit to each of the team's administration for their commitment and expertise behind the scenes in providing first-class support for our entire program.

Coach Maas reports Utah ODP established a record for the 7th straight year garnering 35 selections to this year's 2008 Region IV and U.S. National Team Pools - in retrospect, Utah had a mere 5 players represented in 2001. "A simply 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 2008 Region IV and U.S. National Team Pools in their respective age groups:

1995	1994	1993	1992
Alexi Beiza Lucas Cawley Jehoshua Chavez Matthew Coffee Emily Bruder	Matthew Gay McKenzie Harrison  (U.S. U14 WNT Pool) Elyssa Hashimoto Brecken Holbrook  (U.S. U14 WNT Pool)	Joseph Chabrias James Rogers Anna Cassell Brooke Rice	Manual Duenas Karson Payton Ian Ramos Kealia Ohai  (U.S. U-17 WNT Pool)
1991	1990	1989	1987
Taylor Bowlin Carlos Cruz Michael Hodgen Kody Hunter Tommy Martin Taylor Peay Jose Segura Patxi Shortsleeve Cloee Colohan  (U.S. U-17 WNT Pool) Ashley Jones Rachel Pack Ellie Rice	Nikki Fernandes  (U.S. U-18 WNT Pool) Lindsi Lisonbee  (U.S. U-18 WNT Pool)	Megan Ohai  (U.S. U-20 WNT Pool) Elli Reed  (U.S. U-20 WNT Pool)	Kelly Isleib  (U.S. U-23 WNT Pool Katy Larkin  (U.S. U-23 WNT Pool)