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TN ODP Players to Represent Region III at Interregional Events

Congratulations to the following players whom were invited to represent Region III at the Fall and Thanksgiving Interregional events.

1994 (Boys)-Tucker Archie, Will Cross, Dalton Guzman
1994 (Girls)-Malinda Allen, Jessica Hiskey, Allie Kington, Anna McClung
1995 (Boys)-Jackson Boonstra, Ryan Creel, Tyler Long
1996 (Boys)- Daniel Rutter, Wilfred Williams
1996 (Girls)-Natasha Davenport
1997 (Boys)-Coy Craft, Michael Swift, Hayden Whitley
1998 (Boys)-Jon Creel, Will Little, Jack Skahan

We would also like to congratulate Tanner Dieterich (1998) on being selected to represent the U-14 National Team!

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Curtis Blair Named ODP Director

The Tennessee State Soccer Association is proud to announce Curtis Blair as the new ODP Director! We all look forward to working with Curtis and everything he will bring to Tennessee ODP! For more information on Curtis, please check out the press release.

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95 ODP Boys Qualify for National Championship

The Tennessee 95 Boys ODP team qualified for the 2012 US Youth Soccer ODP National Championships, by defeating North Carolina in the final 2-1 (5-3 PKs). US Youth Soccer's elite will compete at the 2012 US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (US Youth Soccer ODP)Championships to be played at Frisco Park, in March 2012. Congratulations to the boys and coaches Paulie Conway, Richie Grant, and Melvin Belong

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Tennessee ODP 2010-2011 Region Pool

Congratulations to all players who participated in R3 Camp! We also like to wish special compliments to those whom advanced to the Region 3 Pool. Tennessee Soccer seeks a process to identify and train the best players, so they may qualify for Tennessee State, Region III, and US National Team Programs.

Click here for a list of Region 3 Pool Players from Tennessee.

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TN ODP Players to Represent Region III in International and National Events

Congratulations to 1995 Boys ODP players, Ryan Creel and Geoffrey Dee, who are representing Region III at the International 1995 ODP Tournament, in San Jose, Costa Rica and also to 1994 Girls ODP players, Malinda Allen, Allie Kington, Anna McClung, and Ariel Kupritz (1995) who are representing Region III at the International 1994 ODP Tournament, in Spain and the 1995 Tournament, in Germany.

We would also like to congratulate ODP participants Shelby Jordan (1994), Olivia Harrison (1994), Summer Lanter (1995), Natasha Davenport (1996), who have been invited to the 6th Annual ODP National Development Camp, located in Pomona, CA. 

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ODP Announces 1999 Academy Camp, June 10-12, 2011 

Tennessee State Soccer is proud to announce the third annual Academy Camp for our Olympic Development Program. The Academy Camp will be held for 1999 Boys and Girls only (birth year). The camp will be held at the prestigious Baylor School, Chattanooga. For more information, click here.

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Coy Craft (1997) Training with the United States U-14 Boys' National Team!  

The U.S. U-14 Boys’ National Team is set for its lone international training of 2011, an annual trip to Guadalajara, Mexico, from Jan. 16-23.  Congratulations Coy!  Click here to read more.
 

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Daniel Rutter (1996), Wilfred Williams (1996), Tanner Dieterich (1997) named to the Region 3 ODP All-Star teams from US Youth Soccer ODP Interregionals. Coy Craft (1997) stars with the u14 National Team.

Click here  to read more 

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20 Tennessee ODP Players Invited to Holiday Region III ODP Events!

The following 20 Tennessee ODP players have been invited to the represent the Region III Team and US National Team:

BOYS

Thanksgiving Interregionals

1997 - Coy Craft - US U14 National Team

1997 - Tanner Dieterich, Will Little, Jack Skahan, Hayden Whitley

1996 - Daniel Rutter, Wilfred Williams

Christmas Interregionals

1995 - Ryan Creel, Tyler Long 

1994 - Will Cross, Dalton Guzman, Austin Kail

College Cup Showcase

1993 - Chad Clendenon, Chris Gardea, Arturo Rocha, James Waddell

GIRLS

Thanksgiving Interregionals

1994 - Malinda Allen (94), Allie Kington (94), Anna McClung (94),

1995 - Ariel Kupritz (95)

Tennessee is a member of US Youth Soccer Region III, which includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Texas, Oklahoma, South Texas, and South Carolina.

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Korea U17 GNT Edges Tennessee Girls ODP Alumni in Soccer Exhibition

Soccer alums of the Tennessee Olympic Development Program joined some current players for an exhibition game against the U17 Korean Girl's National Team that is training in Atlanta for several weeks in advance of the under-17 Women's World Cup in Trinidad and Tobago in September. Click here to read more


 

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Tennessee ODP Sets Record!

At Region 3 Camps this July, 39 players from Tennessee ODP were selected to the Region 3 Pool!  This bests the old record of 30 players, in 2008.  Also, 2 players have been selected for the United States Soccer Federation U14 Boys National Camp. 

Tennessee Soccer seeks a process to identify and train the best players, so they may qualify for Tennessee State, Region III, and US National Team Programs.  Tennessee Soccer seeks to enhance the development of each player, guided by high level licensed coaches.

Click here for a list of Region 3 Pool players from Tennessee. 

Congratulations to all involved in the Tennessee Olympic Development Program!

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Estudiantes Pro Tour

93 and 94 ODP players traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina to  experience the culture and life of an elite Argentina youth soccer player within the Estudiantes' club academy system.

The goal is for the players to “become” an Argentine player for a week. The Tennessee players trained and played with the Estudiantes teams.

For more photos, check out our Facebook page. 

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Guadalajara Pro Academy Tour

Our 95 and 96 boys went to Guadalajara, Mexico, and combined with Alabama ODP teams to compete against professional youth clubs, Atlas, and Chivas.

The boys were also able to tour the pro club facilities, watch a pro match, and tour the city. 

For more photos, check out our Facebook page!

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1998 ODP Academy Camp

Tennessee State Soccer held its second annual Academy Camp for our Olympic Development Program. The Academy Camp was held for boys and girls with a 1998 birth year. This camp provides players with quality training from College and ODP staff and prepares them for the Olympic Development Program.




    

     

   For more photos, check out our Facebook page!

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Chandler Gagnon (1993) Named Gatorade Tennessee Boys Player Of The Year! 

In its 25th year of honoring the nation's best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with ESPN RISE, announced Chandler Gagnon (1993), as it's Gatorade Tennessee Player of the Year. Click here to read more. 

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Banks, Dykes, McCoy Selected For Region 3 International Event

1992 players Paul Banks, Nick Dykes, and Jack McCoy have been selected to represent
Region 3 in the spring UK International Tour, in London, England, April 13-22. 
Congratulations Boys!

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Congratulations to the Following Players Invited to Spring Region 3 ODP Events!

BOYS

1993 - Chandler Gagnon and Seth Williams: February 24 - March 5, Brazil Tour 

1994 - Will Cross, Landon Foster, and Ben Holt: February 7-12, Costa Rica Tour

GIRLS

1994 - Malinda Allen, Allie Kington, Anna McClung: March 28 - April 6, Germany/Belgium Tour   

1995 - Ariel Kupritz: March 22 - 29, Costa Rica Tour

1993/1994/1995 -

McKenzie Thomas (1993)
Cailin Harris (1994)
McKenzie Bricker (1995) 

February 16-20, Region 3 Development Camp
Coral Gables, FL




Tennessee is a member of US Youth Soccer Region III, which includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Texas, Oklahoma, South Texas, and South Carolina.

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Kat Nigro (1993) Named Tennessee Girls Player of the Year!  

In its 25th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with ESPN RISE, today announced Kat Nigro of Livingston Academy as its 2009-10 Gatorade Tennessee Girls Soccer Player of the Year. Click here to read more

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Ariel Kupritz (1995) to National Camp with the U-15 GNT!

The U.S. Under-15 Girls’ National Team will hold a training camp at The Home Depot Center from Feb. 13-20.  Click here to read more.

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