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ODP Finishes Successful 2009-10 Campaign

ODP Finishes Successful 2009-10 Campaign

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 outstanding 2009-10 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 approximately 1,800 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 greatly 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 the 2^nd highest total of Region and National Pool selections, but noted the total does not include older age group players as identified in year’s past due to incomplete data at press release. “Utah ODP continues to set the standard as one of the top programs in Region IV, and our programs accomplishments can be credited to the commitment of 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 2010 Region IV and U.S. National Team Pools in their respective age groups:

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Jordi Castro Adolfo (Fito) Ovalle Sebatian Salcedo Diego Silva Samuel Velez	Tim Wheelwright Rachel Bingham Wesley Hamblin Jocelyn Loomis Elisabeth Phillips	Lucas Cawley Alejandro Espinoza Noah Jackson Clayton Powell Trase Stapley Emily Bruder McKayla Elmer Darian Jenkins	Matt Gay Alex Neff Nick Thiros Stacy Bair Shaylee Peterson Jeanne Woller