The Young Olympians Program (YOP) aims to create a high-level training environment, offering participants opportunities to train and compete with aspiring players from across the state. YOP features a 10 month supplemental training calendar tailored to the specific age groups and developmental goals identified to assist in the preparation of players to enter the Olympic Development Program (ODP). The YOP Program is managed and administered under the umbrella of the ODP (Olympic Development Program).
The Young Olympians Program (YOP) will run concurrently with Olympic Development Program (ODP) tryouts and training days. YOP is a supplemental program designed to prepare, develop, and identify future players for the ODP program. Each YOP Play date will consist of a morning and an afternoon session, similar to the ODP training schedules.
The training methodology will include games-based progressive training sessions in the morning, focused on specific age-appropriate technical concepts identified as key areas of importance for rising ODP players. This will be followed by skills acquisition sessions that implement the concepts taught in the morning. The afternoons will have a larger focus on game application, featuring full-sided matches and scrimmages to reinforce the morning's lessons and provide practical, competitive experience.
Program goals for the 2024-2025 season will include:
- (10) Play Days (August - April)
- Full schedule posted under "Schedule" in the drop down menu below.
- February Event (Cal North Friendlies with 3 other State ODP programs) Travel team chosen from those who participated in Play dates.
Location change for September 8th and October 13th. YOP will be held at Mavis Stouffer Park
1000 Stouffer St, Ripon, CA 95366
Boys and Girls born in 2014 and 2015. Players may need to show proof of age (Birth document). Any player of eligible age that desires the opportunity to participate in a program that will prepare players for the pathway into the Olympic Development Program. Players DO NOT have to be recommended by a club coach for this program.
Players must be born in the years 2014 or 2015, this program is age pure and does not permit players to play up (2016 birth year or younger is too young) or down (2013 birth year or older is too old). Players may be required to provide a confirmation of birth document.
All players must register and pay online. All players will be required to bring the Medical Release Form and submit at check in at your first session attendance.
Cost for 2024/2025 year will be $275 per player. This cost will cover (2)uniform tops, all 10 Playdates (See calendar below), and program overhead. This fee does not cover participation in the 2025 Cal North Friendlies or any additional events. The fee is due and payable at the time of registration. There is no prorated fee to join YOP.
Medical Release Form
Please download this form, complete and bring it to check in on your first day. This formed is only required to be submitted only one time for the season.
Location: Mavis Stouffer Park
1000 Stouffer St, Ripon, CA 95366
There are No refunds 15 calendar days after you register and/or you have attended at least one session. There is no prorated refund for injuries.
Any player that has been suspected of or being treated for a concussion must follow the Cal North Concussion Protocol Policy set forth by the Cal North BOD. No exceptions.
Concussion Info Fact Sheet (pdf)
All players need to check-in at the event desk on your very first day. You only need to do this ONE time. After you have checked in, you will be directed to the designated field. Please bring the required Medical Form to Check in with you.
If you are going to miss a session (for any reason) it would be great if the coaching staff knows so they can plan the sessions appropriately.
Please complete this form: 2024-25 Absent Form
Please refer to this page to answer all your questions. If you still need additional help, please email: ODP@calnorth.org.
Please always include your child’s name, date of birth and gender so we know how best to help you.
Calendar and Events
2025 Cal North Friendlies (by invite)
February 7-9
Congratulations! If your name is listed below, you've made the ODP Player Pool!
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