Penns Forest Super Y-League ODP System Overview
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Penns Forest is Proud to be the club responsible for placing 24 players over the last 2 Years in the National ODP Pool and camp. All the SYL Players have reaped the benifits of a system that selected them based on game play. We believe there is no better stage. The Y League, with its exposure to Regional, National and various NSCAA conections make it a weekley showcase for the serious player.

The SYL ODP is done with no additional cost to the players and a small cost to our National camp players. Our aim is to make even this event for the players selected free

This ODP program is set up as the Clubs of Europe with a system of youth teams with ties to pro clubs, all in a massive national system. Below is some information that may answer some questions you may have on the program.


The Super Y-League ODP Philosophy
To identify players for U.S. National Team Programs, within their natural environment during competition on their club team during the Super Y-League season.

Purpose
The Super Y-League ODP system began in 2003 to identify a pool of players in each age group of the league for identification to U.S. National Team Programs; and to utilize the clubs system in the United States to identify players.

How do I participate?
Contact Penns Forest to become a part of the Super Y-League ODP system. Players will be scouted during league play by the national scouting system of the Super Y-League, which is comprised of selected qualified individuals within the clubs of the league.
Penns Forest 412 371-1301
pforest1@earthlink.net

Program Description History
In 2002, the Super Y-League, through US Soccer and the United States Olympic Committee, was granted ODP programs to identify players for U.S. National Team Programs. The first selection process began during the 2003 season to identify players for Regional Team selection events, where U.S. National Staff Coaches scoured players for National Team Programs. The Super Y-League North American Finals is another ODP program of the system.

Current Organization
From the first year in 2003, the Super Y-League utilized the club system to design and implement this new ODP program if an effort to offer a better environment to identify U.S. National Team players. Currently, evaluations of the ODP program are being formalized to make additions to the ODP system, so the clubs can better utilize the selection process for their players that have the capability to compete at higher levels of the game. In 2004, the Super Y-League will initiate an international program with the ODP selections to further evaluate their potential for U.S. National Team Programs.

The Super Y-League ODP Selection Process
During the regular season over a series of matches, players are evaluated for tactical, physical and psychological characteristics that will determine their ability to attend a Regional Identification Weekend. Through the national scouting system, the clubs contain select individuals that serve as the scouts for the league. These individuals are comprised of coaches and technical directors of the clubs.

What are SYL ODP Identification Camps?
The Super Y-League is divided into four conferences, which offer a regional identification camp in January. These camps are attended by U.S. National Staff Coaches to identify players for U.S. National Team Programs. These camps are held in Florida in January.

What are the Benefits of Participating in the Super Y-League ODP system?
1. Selection of players within the natural environment on their club teams within league play, as opposed to an open try-out system. Many players do not participate in the open-tryout ODP system operated by state associations. Some players do not react or perform well in an open tryout process.

2. Exposure to U.S. National Staff and Team Coaches.

3. Exposure to professional and collegiate scouts.

4. No cost to be scouted. The scouting system is built into league play and contains no ODP fees, other than those selected to the regional identification weekend. There is a minimal cost to attend the regional identification weekend, which covers lodging and meals.