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NH ODP hosts ME & VT ODP in 9v9 Subregional Tournament

Over the next two weekends, New Hampshire Olympic Development Program will be hosting Maine and Vermont ODP for a 9v9 Subregional Tournament in the Hooksett and Goffstown Sportsdomes. The tournament format is round-robin with New Hampshire having two teams per age group (2012-2007) and Maine and Vermont having one team per age group.

These games will be an excellent opportunity for our NH ODP state pool players to showcase their skills against outside competition, and in front of the State Coaching Staff. NH ODP state pool players have been training together since late November and will continue until early February, which is when the State Team roster will be announced.

Schedules:

January 21, 2024 – Girls’ Weekend

9v9 – NH ODP Schedule 2024.xlsx – Girls Schedule Hooksett (2009-2007)

9v9 – NH ODP Schedule 2024.xlsx – Girls Schedule Goffstown (2012-2010)

January 27, 2024 – Boys’ Weekend

9v9 – NH ODP Schedule 2024.xlsx – Boys Schedule Hooksett (2012-2010)

9v9 – NH ODP Schedule 2024.xlsx – Boys Schedule Goffstown (2009-2007)

US YOUTH SOCCER ANNOUNCES EAST REGION AWARD WINNER

US Youth Soccer & NH Soccer couldn’t be prouder to congratulate our 2023 award winner Kevin Skarupa from Merrimack Youth Soccer for all he has achieved this past year! Kevin was selected as 2023 Competitive Boys Coach of the Year in the East region.

Kevin’s dedication, hard work, and passion for youth sports have truly paid off. Join us in celebrating their remarkable accomplishments and let’s show Kevin some love.

US Youth Soccer’s Regional Award Winners Honored

FRISCO, Texas (November 20, 2023) – US Youth Soccer (USYS) announced today the regional recipients of its annual awards. Nineteen different State Associations from across the country were represented with a regional award winner, showcasing the true scope of USYS.

Following a voting process that started at the state-wide level, the following candidates will now be considered for the national honor in each respective category.

EAST REGION
• Administrator of the Year – Terry Reed (Delaware)
• Boys Competitive Coach of the Year – Kevin Skarupa (New Hampshire)
• Boys Recreation Coach of the Year – Nate Testman (West Virginia)
• Girls Competitive Coach of the Year – Kyle Courteau (Massachusetts)
• Girls Recreation Coach of the Year – Lloyd McIntyre (West Virginia)
• TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year – Matt Rosenthal (New Jersey)
• TOPSoccer Coach of the Year – Timothy Schwabenbaurer (Eastern New York)
• Volunteer of the Year – Dana Santilli (Massachusetts)
• Young Female Referee of the Year – Kayla Romine (Virginia)
• Young Male Referee of the Year – John Allen (West Virginia)

MIDWEST REGION
• Administrator of the Year – Brittany Monroe (Kentucky)
• Boys Competitive Coach of the Year – Trent Heil (Michigan)
• Boys Recreation Coach of the Year – Joseph Schmidt (Ohio)
• Girls Competitive Coach of the Year – Simon Davis (Ohio)
• Girls Recreation Coach of the Year – Christina Fidkowski (Michigan)
• TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year – Rayna Young (Wisconsin)
• TOPSoccer Coach of the Year – Brooklyn Turner (Wisconsin)
• Volunteer of the Year – Tracy Black (Kentucky)
• Young Female Referee of the Year – Alexis Pickerel (Michigan)
• Young Male Referee of the Year – Jack Ryan (Wisconsin)

SOUTH REGION
• Administrator of the Year – Rob Martella (North Texas)
• Boys Competitive Coach of the Year – Cesar Salinas (Tennessee)
• Boys Recreation Coach of the Year – Jeremy Lansing (Tennessee)
• Girls Competitive Coach of the Year – Gentry Johnson (Mississippi)
• Girls Recreation Coach of the Year – Edith Verastegui (North Texas)
• TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year – Ashlyn Oglesby (North Texas)
• TOPSoccer Coach of the Year – Elizabeth Warlick (Tennessee)
• Volunteer of the Year – Rufus Woodard (Tennessee)
• Young Female Referee of the Year – Janna McNulty (Louisiana)
• Young Male Referee of the Year – Edson Lopez (North Texas)

WEST REGION
• Administrator of the Year – Trent Hultman (Wyoming)
• Boys Competitive Coach of the Year – David Ferguson (Wyoming)
• Boys Recreation Coach of the Year – Thomas Adu (Wyoming)
• Girls Competitive Coach of the Year – Brian Hokanson (Wyoming)
• Girls Recreation Coach of the Year – Vic Bonilla (New Mexico)
• TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year – Emma Coughenour (Wyoming)
• TOPSoccer Coach of the Year – Stacey Umbach (Wyoming)
• Volunteer of the Year – Jim Handy (Washington)
• Young Female Referee of the Year – Ingrid Yan (Washington)
• Young Male Referee of the Year – Jacob Dirks (Arizona)

National winners will be announced later this month, and each recipient will be honored at the 2024 US Youth Soccer awards event, “The Ball.” Set to be held on January 12, 2024, The Ball will
be held in Anaheim, Calif., in conjunction with the USYS Workshop at the United Soccer Coaches Convention.

About US Youth Soccer
US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sport organization in the country, is on a mission to provide world-class support, resources, and leadership, helping every member fulfill their goals on and off the field of play. US Youth Soccer registers nearly 2.5 million players annually. Through its programming, resources and leadership, US Youth Soccer is advancing the game for its 54 Member State Associations, 10,000 clubs and leagues and nearly 1 million administrators, coaches, and volunteers. US Youth Soccer connects families and communities to the power of sports and its shared love of soccer. US Youth Soccer provides a path for every player, offering programs that provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game.

NH defeats VT in Rusty Wightman Cup

NH ODP Tryouts 2023-2024 Season

NH ODP Tryouts – What is ODP / Why ODP?

Register Today for Tryouts here: https://system.gotsport.com/programs/8193432D1?reg_role=player

Ages eligible for tryout: Birth Years 2013-2007 (U12-U17 for 23-23 Season)

Boys Tryouts: June 14th* 

Girls Tryouts: June 15th*

Location: NHSA Soccer Complex in Pembroke, NH

 *Deferred Tryouts offered to those registering and unable to attend

What is ODP?

NH ODP is a supplemental program to your soccer team.

The US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (ODP) is a national identification and development program that identifies youth soccer players throughout the country, to represent their state association, region, and the US National Youth Teams in international soccer competitions.

ODP teams are formed at the state and regional levels, made up of the best players in various age groups. At the state association level, a pool of players are identified in each eligible age group and brought together as a group to develop their skills through training and competition. This Training Pool takes place in New Hampshire from November to February. From the state pools a State team is selected to represent New Hampshire to play against other State Teams in regional events. From State Teams players are identified for regional and national pools and teams.

Why ODP?

In 2021, Greta Caulton from our 2005 Girls NH Team was selected out of hundreds of players to be on the East Region ODP team. Greta attended the ODP Interregional Event in November where she played for the East Region and competed amongst the top ‘05 Girls across the country! Based on her play in the tournament, the ODP coaching staff selected Greta to the 23-player roster to represent the ODP National Team for her age group. Greta traveled down to Tampa, FL in January to meet her teammates from around the country and showcase her abilities in front of the national staff, top academies, and college coaches. Her coach…US Soccer Legend, Brandi Chastain. Greta has committed to play at the University of New Hampshire. She is just one of many success stories within NH ODP and its alumni every year.

More Information can be found herehttps://soccernh.com/odp/the-program/

Please direct any inquiries to: odpadmin@soccernh.org

Online Gear Store – NH ODP

New Hampshire ODP is providing an online gear store for all 603 families and players looking to order new apparel for the 2023 season. The store closes on January 16th!

Click here: Online Gear Store – New Hampshire ODP

 

ODP Night at UNH Men’s Soccer – Tuesday, November 1st

NEW HAMPSHIRE ODP NIGHT

We are excited to have players and families of New Hampshire Olympic Development Program (ODP) join us on November 1 at Wildcat Stadium. We hope families from all age groups and genders can attend on Tuesday night to support New Hampshire Wildcats playing their final regular season match vs. UMass Lowell. The New Hampshire Wildcats are currently 11-3 and in first place in the America East.  ODP Director, Brad Campion, is the assistant coach of the Wildcats and U12 Boys Head Coach, Panos Galatas, is the program’s Director of Operations. Come out and watch the highest level soccer in the state of New Hampshire!

ODP Families, check your emails for more information coming from Ed Royer, ODP Administrative Director, odpadmin@soccernh.org

WHERE: WILDCAT STADIUM, DURHAM NH

WHEN: Tuesday, Nov 1st at 6 PM

WHAT: UNH VS UMass Lowell

ENTRY IS FREE

PARTICIPANTS YOUR NIGHT INCLUDES:

  • Tailgating on Bremner or Tucker Fields starting at 4 pm
  • Watch warm-ups from the sidelines
  • Tunnel entrance for UNH players as they walk out from the locker room
  • Youth players are chosen by you to participate in the “International Walk-On” with UNH players for the national anthem
  • Ability to use field during half-time for 10-12 minutes of small-sided games
  • Announcement over PA system
  • Meet UNH players for pictures and autographs following the game

SCHEDULE:

4:00pm: Families arrive and park in Boulder Lot- 145 Main Street, Durham, NH

4:00pm-5:00pm: Families tailgate in parking lot. Youth players (8th grade and younger) are allowed to use Bremner Field, if it is reserved for us, or Tucker Field.

5:00pm-5:45pm: Families and youth players can watch warm-ups and interact with the UNH players

5:45pm: Youth players line up for ‘Hype Tunnel” and to participate in the International Walk-Out and National Anthem.

6:00pm: Families and youth players return to the stands to watch the first-half

6:40pm: Youth players head down to the side of the field/gate to get on.

6:45pm (Half-time): Half-time scrimmages. Your organization graphic displayed on scoreboard, announcements made about the youth club, etc.

6:55pm-8:00pm: Youth players return to stands for second half. Staff and families to clear the field quickly

Post-Game: UNH players sign posters, take a group photograph, Next game graphic on the scoreboard

ODP International Trip 2023 – Northern New England Select Team

New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont ODP’s have joined together to offer our U12-14’s & U15-17’s the opportunity to travel on an amazing International soccer tour to Europe in 2023! This will be a life-changing experience for the players and families. This will be a 9-day trip over President’s Day week from February 18th-26th, 2023 with the U12-14’s heading to London & Manchester and U15-17’s heading to Milan & Turin.

This is an invite only trip to Boys & Girls & our teams will have chance to sightsee & explore famous cities, attend a professional match, have a professional clinic with a pro academy, Tour famous Stadiums, play 3 international matches against local clubs/academies & training sessions with ODP staff!

Here are the players selected from New Hampshire:

First Name Last Name Initial Year Team
Lilly B 2006 Older Girls Team
Kaylee M 2006 Older Girls Team
Alina SG 2006 Older Girls Team
Lauren C 2006 Older Girls Team
Somer L 2006 Older Girls Team
Brooke L 2007 Older Girls Team
McKenna M 2007 Older Girls Team
Katherine (GK) P 2007 Older Girls Team
Kayla S 2007 Older Girls Team
Elizabeth S 2007 Older Girls Team
Noelle W 2007 Older Girls Team
Alexa G 2008 Young Girls Team
Sylvia G 2008 Young Girls Team
Maile S 2008 Young Girls Team
Lydia W 2008 Young Girls Team
Katina P 2009 Young Girls Team
Brenna C 2010 Young Girls Team
Mason J 2010 Young Girls Team
First Name Last Name Initial Year Team
Derek B 2006 Older Boys Team
Ryan F 2006 Older Boys Team
Colby B 2007 Older Boys Team
Nathan C 2007 Older Boys Team
Calvin J 2007 Older Boys Team
Leo G 2008 Young Boys Team
Vuk K 2008 Young Boys Team
Ali M 2008 Young Boys Team
Andrew W 2008 Young Boys Team
Darren J 2009 Young Boys Team
Nathaniel M 2009 Young Boys Team
Jacob C 2010 Young Boys Team
Ethan L 2010 Young Boys Team

Learn more about our New Hampshire Olympic Development Program

Open Tryouts – NH ODP 2022-2023

NH ODP Tryouts for 2022-2023 ODP Season

Wednesday, June 15th, 2022

NHSA Complex, Pembroke, NH

5:00-6:30 PM BU/GU 12-14 (2011,’10,’09)

6:30-8:00PM BU/GU 15-17 (2008, ’07,’06)

New Player Registration Link

New Hampshire ODP will be hosting open tryouts for the 2022-2023 State Pool in Pembroke on Wednesday, June 15th. All youth players, birth year 2006-2011, are eligible to tryout. Players will be evaluated by our NH State Coaching staff, which is made up of 50% college coaches, national licensed coaches, and high-level club/high school coaches from around NH.

ODP Process and Cycle:

The ODP seasonal cycle begins with open tryouts in June.  The open tryouts are to identify and select players for the winter NH State Pool Training Program.  The NH State Pool Training runs from mid-November through February. At the end of this training, the State ODP Teams are selected. State Team training goes from April to June, and ends with the East Region ODP Tournament and summer ODP Identification Camps.

Why ODP?

In 2021, Greta Caulton from our 2005 Girls NH Team was selected out of hundreds of players to be on the East Region ODP team. Greta attended the ODP Interregional Event in November where she played for the East Region and competed amongst the top ‘05 Girls across the country! Based on her play in the tournament, the ODP coaching staff selected Greta to the 23-player roster to represent the ODP National Team for her age group. Greta traveled down to Tampa, FL in January to meet her teammates from around the country and showcase her abilities in front of the national staff, top academies, and college coaches. Her coach…US Soccer Legend, Brandi Chastain.

A statement from Greta on her ODP National Team selection:

“Ever since I was very young, I’ve always dreamed of someday being on the US Women’s National Team. I wrote a note to myself in the sixth grade, saying I hope to someday make it there. But, I was aware of the journey, and I knew I had to start soon. Everyone has to start somewhere. That’s why I’d like to thank all of my New Hampshire ODP friends, for setting the bar so high during my first few practices for NH ODP. I was only in eighth grade during this time, and this was my first time training with an elite group of girls. This helped me realize that I’m done dreaming about someday being on the national team. This could be real.

And since then, I’m so glad that I started. Friends and peers often ask me how I’m not jumping up and down about this news. Obviously I’m ecstatic for my accomplishments, but I also try to be humble about it. This wasn’t just news emailed to me out of the blue. I worked day and night for years to make it here, and I’m so glad the work paid off.”

– Greta Caulton, 2021 East Regional and National Team Selection ’05

New Player Registration Link

Contact, ODP Administrator, Ed Royer, with any questions

odpadmin@soccernh.org

NH ODP Website

NH v. Maine ODP Friendlies – May 14, 2022

New Hampshire ODP will be playing against Maine ODP in friendly matches on Saturday, May 14th in preparation for our East Region tournament in Lancaster, MA on June 10-12. This will be another great, local opportunity for our coaches and players to compete against another state team. Our official game schedule can be found through the link below. Also, our registration link for the team bus (age groups 2005 and 2008 boys, 2005/2006 Girls, and 2008 Boys)

Game Schedule: ODP Maine Friendlies 2022

Field Addresses:

Sanford Shaw Fields, 9 Spur Road, Sanford, ME

Scarborough High School Turf, 11 Municipal Drive, Scarborough, ME

St Joe’s College Athletic Complex: 278 Whites Bridge Rd, Standish, ME

 

Game Format: 1 Full-Length Match against Maine ODP

 

ODP Team Bus:  For 2005 Boys, 2006/2005 Girls, 2008 Boys, 2008 Girls

Bus Registration Link: https://system.gotsport.com/programs/P05866707?reg_role=player

Leaves 11:15am. Return at 6:30pm  – Supervised by ODP Coaches

Pickup & Drop-off Location: Livingston Park, 156 Hooksett Rd, Manchester, NH 03104

Cost: $25 per player – Includes all-day transportation, drinks, snacks, fun team experience!

First come, first serve basis

NH ODP to Compete in Northeast Sub Regional 2022 ODP Tournament in Albany, NY

Our New Hampshire Olympic Development Program (ODP) teams will travel to Albany, NY on the weekend of April 30th-May 1st to compete against other state ODP teams in the East Region including New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, and New York. There will be Regional Coaching Staff members in attendance to evaluate our players as well as college coaches from around the northeast.

Our boys’ teams will play two games on April 30th followed by our girls’ teams on May 1st at the Afrim’s Sports Plex. This event will be a great opportunity for our ODP teams to challenge themselves before the regional tournament in June, continue to build team chemistry, and showcase their abilities in front of high-level coaches.

Interested in joining ODP for the 2022-2023 season? Register now using our new player tryout link: https://system.gotsport.com/programs/5M3618292?reg_role=player