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Youth Development Program

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

The ASA Player Pathway begins with YDP which leads into Alabama ODP

Benefits of YDP

Receive instruction from licensed ASA coaches

Develop your soccer IQ in sessions designed to improve decision making

Compete against players from around the state

Training follows US Soccer standards and methodology

How To Join

22/23 Season Birth Years: 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012

Register for and attend sessions on the YDP Schedule throughout the calendar season.

For questions, contact Gavin Owens – gavin@alsoccer.org