Club/Team – Olympic Development Program

S.O.P & Position Statement

July 1^st 2010

Rationale

To provide the membership clarity on the club position regarding Club/Team – Olympic Development Program (ODP) scheduling clashes.

Does JSC Support ODP?

Yes. The Jamestown Soccer Club (JSC) supports the ODP because it provides greater exposure and development opportunities to players.

Schedule Clashes

ODP training and play dates are primarily scheduled around NCYSA Classic play dates and showcase events, therefore with proper planning teams should more often than not be able to avoid clashes. The ODP calendar is posted on the NCYSA web site www.ncysa.org under the ODP link and is updated regularly. If you’re unable to find it or it is not up to date please contact the NC State Coaching Director Bill Furjanic at coach@ncsoccer.org

State Level Clash: In the event a team has a scheduled league game or is participating in a tournament the clubs policy is that the player attends the JSC team’s game/s and therefore misses ODP. This will be supported by the ODP staff as they understand that the club comes first and the players’ team is the primary commitment and development vehicle. Players can request waivers from the ODP coach and can also contact the JSC Executive Director Alan Foy who is part of the State ODP staff to solicit the waiver.

Regional and National Level: In the event a player is selected to participate at the regional or national level the ODP program will be given priority over the team schedule.

Many clashes are avoidable with prior planning; however it is understood that from time to time some are unavoidable. JSC coaches are expected to know which and how many players plan to or already participate in the ODP and plan accordingly.

NCYSA Information

What are the Players Expectations?

NC Youth Soccer Association has rapidly become a leader within our Region largely due to the strong clubs/associations in North Carolina. NC Youth Soccer Association provides several avenues for the players to improve, but it is their own enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence, as well as the support from their club coaches, that promotes them to the State, Regional and National Teams.

The Olympic Development Program expects a lot from its players:

1) Commitment to Excellence

2) Work Hard – Play Smart!

3) Personal responsibility – each player must sign the Code of Conduct. Violation of this contract will be dealt with fairly and firmly.

4) Attendance – players are expected to attend all training/competitive events, and any absences must be documented as well as approved by the NC Youth Soccer Association State Select Standing Committee Representative.

5) All ODP events are scheduled around club commitments (NCYSA play dates and College Showcases) therefore players are not expected to miss events – BYES DO NOT EXIST!

What happens if I miss a Training Session?

Be aware that players are always being evaluated at every training session and players can be released from the program at anytime. If you are going to miss a training session please email us at either coach@ncsoccer.org or stateselect@ncsoccer.org so that we can pass that information onto the coaches that will be affected. Remember that you are responsible for the training session fee regardless whether you attend or not.

When are the final Pools Selected?

Coaches are always evaluating the players so that they can select the best players to represent NC ODP. The final pool selection for the Region Camps in June/July will be selected after your respective training sessions in April.

What are the Parents Expectations?

NC Youth Soccer Association appreciates the time and commitment parents make on the behalf of their sons and daughters. This information pack was developed in an effort to educate both parents and players of the ODP process. Please utilize this information pack as a tool to answer most of your questions as well as giving you an insight into our ODP program.

IT IS THE PARENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK E-MAILS AND OUR WEBSITE PRIOR TO ALL TRAINING DATES. FIELDS CAN BE CLOSED UNEXPECTEDLY FOR REASONS OTHER THAN WEATHER. Please pay particular attention to ALL deadlines and instructions for various activities. Adherence to these dates is the key to reducing hassles and costs. IT IS THE FAMILIES’ RESPONSIBILITY TO RESPOND TO COORESPONDENCE FROM THE STATE OFFICE. Not doing so in a timely fashion will jeopardize the players’ opportunity to participate in an event.