The purpose of Iowa ODP is to identify, train, and develop the most advanced players in Iowa to their full potential. Once identified, these players are provided with the opportunity to compete with and against elite players within the region and across the country.
Iowa ODP is one step in Iowa Performance Pathway and the National Player Pathway. ODP is a birth-year organized program.
Iowa ODP Details
Iowa ODP is organized by birth year groups and each August, tryouts are held by age group when players are evaluated. This player development program runs alongside a player’s club participation through the year and training is scheduled at multiple facilities across Iowa.
- Train, develop and perform with the best players in the state.
- High quality instruction from nationally licensed coaches.
- High quality competition against other states.
- Gain exposure to regional and national team coaches.
- Opportunity to represent one’s state, region, or country in competition.
- Exposure to college coaches at all levels.
- 2008/07, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
During the Discovery Phase (5 Sessions), players participate in a variety of technical and tactical training activities and then a small-sided or full game format. From these activities the coaching staff assesses each player and makes the final assessment regarding the selection of the top players in each age group.
- Initial Discovery Date
- Boys – August 9
- Girls – August 10
- Remaining Discovery Dates
- Boys/Girls – September 12th
- Boys/Girls – October 3rd
- Boys – October 31st
- Girls – November 7th
- Boys – November 15th
- Girls – November 16th
- Locations:
- Spring Creek (Altoona)
- TBK Bank Sports Complex (Bettendorf)
- Other regional sites TBD
- Discovery Phase Fee – $60
- Upon arrival at a discovery phase location, each player will receive an ODP tryout shirt that has a unique number
- Size request is taken within the tryout registration process
- Bring to All Sessions:
- Be ready to train and play!
- Cleats, Practice/Training Clothing and Gear
- Water Bottle
- Soccer Ball
- Parents, save the date!
- August 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
- Informational Meeting, Held Virtually
Contact
Damien Corrieri
Player Development Director
dcorrieri@iowasoccer.org
515-252-6363
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