About the program
The Youth Development Academy is the first step in the competitive pathway. It is an 8 month season with built in breaks and periods of flexible attendance. Training is twice a week and lead by professional, USSF licensed coaches.
Teams of 12-14 are built and compete in the OYSA fall and spring Development League, with games being played on Sundays at Delta Park. Teams can also expect to participate in 1 or 2 summer jamborees with the summer period also serving as an opportunity for coaches to observe players for team placement in August.
Registration
Spring YDA West
Spring YDA East
Practices for the spring YDA season will begin Feb. 12th. Spring Development League games start on February 24th and conclude May 5th. All games will be at Delta Park.
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PERIOD |
Summer Preparation |
Fall Competitive |
Off Season |
Futsal Period |
Spring |
Transition |
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DATES |
June - August |
September - October |
November - December |
January - February |
March - April |
May |
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LENGTH |
10 weeks (No training week of 7/4) |
8-9 weeks |
8-9 weeks |
7 weeks (Starts after 1/1) |
8-9 weeks (No training/games over Spring break)
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2-3 Weeks |
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TRAINING FREQUENCY |
2x a week |
Training 2x per week
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- |
None (Futsal) |
Training 2x per week
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- |
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COMPETITIVE SEASON |
Potential Summer Jamborees |
Fall Development League
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- |
Optional Futsal at Rose City Futsal West & East |
Spring Development League |
- |
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EXPECTED COMMITMENT |
Attendance as schedule allows |
Attendance expected |
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Attendance as schedule allows |
Attendance expected |
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“When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know -but if you listen you may learn something new.” – JP McEvoy
Youth Development Academy Directors
Jonathan Wilkins
Youth Development Academy Director (West)
Trevor Tharp
Youth Development Academy Director (East)