The ODP Youth Academy Residential Camps offer an intense and focused week of training for players (Ages 10-14) determined to improve their game and learn about what it takes to be the best. Our most experienced coaching staff will conduct a training curriculum modeled after the U.S. Youth National Teams, with an emphasis on technical training, individual and small group concepts, as well as getting to play as a team.
Training will consist of competitive "high-energy" sessions putting players under pressure to make good decisions. Sessions will encourage players to compete in and outside of their comfort zones, but will also be balanced with "personal best" and cooperative activities. In addition to the on the field activities throughout the week, we will introduce mental concepts for the youth player as well as educational sessions on fitness, nutrition, ODP, college and the National Team programs.
2010 ODP Residential Camp Guide (PDF - 485k)
ODP Youth Academy Objectives:
- Introduce the Youth Player (Ages 10-14) to a positive ODP environment and expose them to the high standards and expectations of the Cal South ODP and U.S. Youth National Team Programs.
- Week-long exposure of top-level youth players with high-quality coaching staff and overall player development.
- Evaluation and Identification of Academy players for the youngest Cal South ODP Player Pools.
- Functionally train the players.
- Introduce mental concepts and improve coaching effectiveness through sessions with a sports psychologist.
- Motivation through interaction with Youth National Team players.
- Teach about the game on the field and through video reviews.
- Introduce Youth National Team-level fitness.
- Give players feedback in individual, oral meetings.
- Teach training habits for them to take home.
The Thacher School
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Founded in 1889, The Thacher School is a co-educational boarding high school located 85 miles north of Los Angeles, California. This picturesque campus is nestled in the beautiful Ojai Valley on over 140 acres of lush grounds accommodating facilities of the highest standard.
The Thacher School facilities include: beautifully maintained soccer fields, first-class dining hall offering nutritious menu, dorm rooms each w/ direct connection to the internet, plush outdoor pool, computer labs, and top notch classroom & video presentation halls.
These incredible facilities, in conjunction with the serenity and isolated setting of the Thacher School campus, will provide for a focused, fun, and formative learning experience for players striving to take their game to the next level at the ODP Youth Academy and College Prep Camp.
Camp Highlights:
- USSF 'A' & 'B' Licensed Professional Coaching Staff
- ODP Player Identification Opportunities
- Nike Dri-Fit Team Kit and Camp Ball
- Highest Standard of fields & facilities: The Thacher School Campus
- Personalized Camp Evaluation
- Excellent Coach to Player Ratio
- Camp Curriculum modeled after US Youth National Team Programs
- Specialized Goalkeeper Training
The Daily Schedule
Residential Schedule (PDF - 152k)
