State Olympic Development Program in Club Player Development David Linenberger Assistant Technical Director - Virginia Youth Soccer Association

David 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 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 ODP 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 – Challenging – Exposure to new coaches

Benefits to the Club SHORT TERM – Elevated Playing Level Speed of Play – High Standards Technical Tactical – Professional Attitude Confidence LONG TERM – Future Selection – Travel

Virginia Youth Soccer Association Olympic Development Program Identification / Selection – District Tryouts – Scouting – Networking / Recommendations Training – District – State

VYSA - ODP Preparation – State ODP Tournaments – International Tours – College Showcase Tournaments Showcase – Region I Tournament – Region I Camp

Development by Design State and Club work together for the Players – Communication Coaching Education Training Priorities Master Calendar