Alabama Soccer Association

YDP – Youth Development Program

What is YDP?

The Youth Development Program (YDP) serves as the precursor to the Olympic Development Program (ODP). We strive to provide high-quality training for players aged 8-10 in an environment that is tailor-made to fit your child’s needs — an enjoyable and challenging experience.

Why participate?

  • Receive instruction from licensed ASA coaches
  • Develop your soccer IQ in sessions designed to improve decision making
  • Compete against players from around the state

Program Logistics

  • For players born in 2012, 2011, and 2010.
  • Sessions typically last between 75 and 90 minutes.
  • Training follows US Soccer standards and methodology
  • Topics covered revolve around attacking and defending.

Cost

No cost for initial registration

$20 per training session – This covers field rental, equipment, and staffing

$15 – YDP Training Shirt (optional)

Registration

Initial registration can be completed at this link.

Once you’ve completed registration for the program, you are able to sign up for the sessions scheduled and can find them here.

If you have any questions please reach out to Gavin Owens at [email protected]