State Olympic Development State Olympic Development Program in Club Player Program in Club Player

DevelopmentDevelopment

David LinenbergerAssistant Technical Director - Virginia Youth Soccer Association

David LinenbergerDavid Linenberger

Over 20 Years in ODP District Head Coach State Head Coach Regional Staff Coach Regional Head Coach US National Youth Teams Over 10 years college coach USSF National Staff Coach USSF “A” License USSF National Youth License

The ClubThe Club Player’s Home

– Comfort Zone “Daily Dose” of Soccer

– Repetition– Consistency– Progress– Feedback

Environment– Technical oversight by TD– Player central to all decisions– Balance development & winning

State ODPState ODP

Identification / SelectionTraining / DevelopmentPreparationOn FormShowcase

State ODPState ODP“Best with the Best Produce the Best” Supplement the Training / Development of

the ClubDifferent Environment

– Challenging– Exposure to new coaches

Benefits to the ClubBenefits to the ClubSHORT TERM

– Elevated Playing Level Speed of Play

– High Standards Technical Tactical

– Professional Attitude Confidence

LONG TERM– Future Selection– Travel

Virginia Youth Soccer Virginia Youth Soccer AssociationAssociation

Olympic Development ProgramOlympic Development ProgramIdentification / Selection

– District Tryouts– Scouting– Networking / Recommendations

Training– District– State

VYSA - ODPVYSA - ODPPreparation

– State ODP Tournaments– International Tours– College Showcase Tournaments

Showcase– Region I Tournament– Region I Camp

Development by DesignDevelopment by DesignState and Club work together for the

Players– Communication

Coaching Education Training PrioritiesMaster Calendar