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ODP Skills "Stars" Program

This is a new program starting in the fall of 2008. Indiana Youth Soccer and colleges/universities throughout the state of Indiana will be working together to provide this opportunity for players ages 8-14 (Not in high school) years of age. 

This program is open to any child age 8-14 (Not in high school).  These skill sessions will take place at participating college campuses throughout the state of Indiana.  Each college/university soccer program that is participating will select 4 days/nights for players to come and work on a different skill each time either before or after one of their matches.  The four skills that will be the focus are: 

 

  1. Dribbling
  2. Juggling
  3. Receiving
  4. Passing

These skills day/nights will be either conducted by the college program's coaching staff or a member of Indiana Youth Soccer's ODP or coaching education staff.

The purpose of this program are the following:

  1. To promote individual skill development for players 8-14 (not in high school) years of age.
  2. To encourage players to practice on their own. The coaches will focus on how you can develop in each of these four skills at home.To promote college and university soccer programs throughout the state of Indiana.
  3. It is important that players see soccer at a higher level. 

Players that attend all four sessions will receive an award and be acknowledged at Indiana Youth Soccer's AGM. 

Players must pre-register via the website under ODP at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled date. 
Link: http://ssl.hammersoccer.com/indiana/eODP/ODPViewAllSessions.asp 

There is a one-time fee of $10  no matter if you attend one or all four sessions.  Participants who attend all four sessions will receive an Indiana ODP "Stars" Scarf and a certificate. 

Participating schools for the fall 2008

  • Butler University (Men) Indianapolis
  • Evansville University (Men and Women) Evansville
  • IUPUI (Men and Women) Indianapolis
  • Indiana State University (Women)  Terre Haute
  • IPFW (Men and Women) Fort Wayne
  • University of Notre Dame (Men and Women) South Bend
  • Saint Joseph's College (Men) Rensselaer

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