Alberta I realise that you on your own here. This is what I does talk about, all kind of old talk, 2 and 3 pages of post........ something serious like this nothing.
Anyway, This is how the USA Youth Soccer find, and develop their youth players. We can try something like this. It can be divided up into North, South, East, West, Central, Tobago. Players can be scouted during Primary school games, U-16, U-14, Senior Division and Championship School Games. The coaches can go to various area and look at players after the person in charge of their team recommend them to the Development Program.
I have done ODP recruiting before and it is a really great way to find players. The players had no idea that we were there to scout them so no added pressure existed, which allowed them to play their game. It give an objective view of the players, Technical, tactical and psychological make-up.Â
Scouting
TN Soccer has implemented a Scouting System for players born in 1989, 1990, 1991, and 1992. The ability to see a player competing in their own environment is a much more accurate assessment of the players strengths and weaknesses.
The scouting staff will consists of ODP Staff, college coaches, club coaches and independent scouts. The staff will be selected by the TN Soccer DOC and must meet the following criteria:
Coaching experience and advanced licensing.
Knowledge of local dynamics, coaches, players, tournaments and leagues.
Administrative and communication skills.
State Team/ODP experience.
Scouts will be given a schedule of games and tournaments to attend and they will submit a player report on players they have seen and believe to be ODP caliber. These players will be invited to be part of the training pool. Pool players will receive an invitational letter to attend ODP evaluation and training sessions. A schedule for the training sessions, registration form, and ODP Required Paperwork will be included with the invitational letter.
For players in the 1993 age group Tennessee Soccer will implement an Introductory Program. The program will expose the players to State, Regional and National staff. The program will focus on development, encouragement and identification of the U12 and U13 players. This exposure will begin with District training sessions that will be conducted by all participants in the program. District teams will be formed and a District Tournament will be played between the four ODP Districts. This is a Developmental Introductory Program, so all players will be kept in the program at the District level. No players will be released until after the District Tournament has been held. District training will play a major role in the Introductory Program.
Identification
89-92 Boys and Girls birth year:
Players selected to the State Team and Alternate Positions from last year (2004-2005) are automatically invited back to participate during the fall phase of training. This group will comprise a squad of players called the TRAINING POOL.
Staff Coaches will be busy scouting Elite players in the 89-92 age groups.
Scouted players will be sent a letter inviting them to join the Training Pool.
 The Training Pools will be comprised of 30 to 45 players in each age group.
Club coaches are expected to assist and take part in this process by making sure they give their recommendations of talented players on their team to the Age Group State Coach or Director of Coaching.
State Coaches will be attending several tournaments in Tennessee to scout players that would be invited to the Training Pool.
State Coaches will also attend Region III Premier League Games scheduled for Tennessee.
If a talented player competes in a league other than Div I or Div II and they would like to be considered for Pool Selection, they should have their team coach contact the Director of Coaching at, 800-367-8772 ext.17. The coach will need to provide the following information: name, birth year, official roster, tournament schedule and league schedule. A staff coach will then come out to scout the player during league or tournament play.
Players who are unable to train due to injury, or move to the state from out of town, should contact the Director of Coaching at the TN Soccer office, 800-367-8772 ext.17.
Players selected to State Pool will attend a mini-camp in June where the State team will be selected.
1993-Boys and Girls birth year:
Players will attend District training sessions that will begin at the end of August in each of the four ODP Program Districts.
District Teams will be formed and a District Tournament will be held in November for the boys and in December for the girls.
The Training Pool comprised of 40 to 50 players will be selected after the District Tournament.
Players who are unable to train or play in the District Tournament due to injury, or move to the state from out of town, should contact the Director of Coaching at the TN Soccer office, 800-367-8772 ext.17.
Selection
89-92 Boys and Girls birth year:
24 players will be selected at the end of the TRAINING POOL phase. The players chosen will represent the STATE POOL for their respective age group.
This pool will be announced mid January.
This pool of players will continue to train and compete until final selection of 18 players and 6 alternates.
Mini-Camp in June to be attended by all State Pool Players.
This final selection is for the STATE TEAM to represent Tennessee in Regional competition and Regional Camp.
1993 Boys and Girls birth year:
All players will be kept on their District teams and train with-in their District.
If number warrants there may be more than one team per District.
36 players will be selected at the end of the TRAINING POOL phase. The players chosen will represent the STATE Teams for the 93 age group.
Mini-Camp in June to be attended by all 93 State Team Players.
This final selection is for the STATE TEAM to represent Tennessee in Regional competition and Regional Camp. Two teams will be selected for this age group.
Training
Training will take place once or twice a month depending on the age group.
We are fully aware that club programs and team coaches at this level are responsible for the true development of our youth soccer players. With this in mind this program will try to work around league schedules and major tournaments.
Competition
If scheduling permits, games may be arranged against neighboring states.
Sub-Regional event will be held in January.
Other ODP events and games will be scheduled during the year.
Regional Camp in July Tennessee Soccer Teams will compete against the rest of the southern states which includes: Alabama, Louisiana, South Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, North Texas, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Florida.
Evaluation
Players will receive individual evaluations both oral and written after the conclusion of Regional Camp.
Any player that is released and not selected to the State Pool will receive an evaluation from the State Team Head Coach.
What is Regional Camp?
US Youth Soccer is divided into four regions; each offers a region camp for Youth Association State Teams (ODP) in each eligible age group. The camps are designed to provide high-level competition. Players who are capable of performing at a higher level of play are identified and selected for National Pool and National Team participation.
What is National Camp?
National Camps and Interregional events are held throughout the year at various locations in the United States. The National Team Coach or National Staff Coach is present at these events to observe, train, and identify players for placement in the National Pool or on the National Team.
What are the benefits of the Tennessee Soccer State Team Program (ODP)?
The Olympic Development Program in a nutshell provides opportunities to develop and be identified:
Development as a player.
Training and playing with the best.
High-level quality competition.
Competition against other State Teams.
Exposure to Regional and National Team Coaches.
Lasting achievement to represent ones State, Region, and Country.
Exposure to College Coaches