Transcript State Olympic Development Program in Club Player Development

State Olympic Development
Program in Club Player
Development
David Linenberger
Assistant Technical Director - Virginia Youth Soccer Association
David Linenberger
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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 Club
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Player’s Home
– Comfort Zone
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“Daily Dose” of Soccer
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Repetition
Consistency
Progress
Feedback
Environment
– Technical oversight by TD
– Player central to all decisions
– Balance development & winning
State ODP
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Identification / Selection
 Training / Development
 Preparation
 On Form
 Showcase
State ODP
“Best with the Best Produce the Best”
 Supplement the Training / Development of
the Club
 Different Environment
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– Challenging
– Exposure to new coaches
Benefits to the Club
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SHORT TERM
– Elevated Playing Level
 Speed of Play
– High Standards
 Technical
 Tactical
– Professional Attitude
 Confidence
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LONG TERM
– Future Selection
– Travel
Virginia Youth Soccer
Association
Olympic Development Program
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Identification / Selection
– District Tryouts
– Scouting
– Networking / Recommendations
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Training
– District
– State
VYSA - ODP
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Preparation
– State ODP Tournaments
– International Tours
– College Showcase Tournaments
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Showcase
– Region I Tournament
– Region I Camp
Development by Design
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State and Club work together for the Players
– Communication
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Coaching Education
 Training Priorities
 Master Calendar