colorado select overview
An expanded version of the Olympic Development Program, Colorado Select offers development and next-level identification opportunities to elite players and those who want to become elite. Colorado Select is available to all players and will offer a year-round supplemental training and development program to selected pool players in addition to international and domestic showcase opportunities for identification at the college, professional and youth national team level.
The flow chart of a Colorado Select player that makes the player pool.
Colorado Select will replace the Colorado Olympic Development Program in order to allow our players and teams expanded opportunities for exposure at Regional and National ODP events in addition to other highly selective and scouted events. We want to offer Colorado Soccer Association players the best opportunity for identification at their personal “next level” and we feel confident that by expanding our vision and opportunities beyond ODP, our players will get better competition, more opportunities for identification, and a better overall experience.
COLORADO SELECT IS LOOKING FOR DEDICATED COACHES TO JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM!
If you're interested in coaching with us, please send fill out the following application: CO Select Coach Application. Contact Kelly Brown at kbrown@coloradosoccer.org for any questions or inquiries.
Front Range and Mountain Region Programs
In an effort to offer players throughout the entire state, CSA offers two Colorado Select options. This has been done to make the program available geographically to as many players as possible. Continue reading for the Front Range Colorado Select Program. Click here to read more on the Mountain Region Colorado Select Program.
2010 Player Pool Program -
As part of our new Colorado Select program, we will begin offering new Pre-Select programming. Pre-Select Development Clinics are an opportunity for young, elite players in the two birth years prior to full inclusion in the Colorado Select program. Players primarily born in 2010 will be introduced to and prepare for Colorado Select—a state-represented team of elite players. Focus will be on technical skill development and skill execution within game-like and game-speed decision making activities. We will spend time on shooting and finishing, 1v1 defending, when and how passing touch, and developing confident and creative players. Colorado Select experienced staff coaches will coach the sessions.
2025 Colorado select events
Colorado Select is planning on attending the following events. Events will vary by age groups (as listed). All these tournaments will be in addition to training.
Event: Region IV ODP Championships Date: January 3-6, 2025 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Age Groups: 2005-2010 - Selected pool players only
Event: Regional Competition & Development Date: February 2025 Location: Northern California Age Groups: 2005-2010 - Selected pool players only
Staff
Colorado Select Coaching Staff is fortunate to have an elite staff of former national team and professional players, Division I All-Americans, and USSF A and B license Head Coaches.
2004 Girls – Levi Boggess 2004 Boys - Tony Avery
2005 Girls – Luke Meadows 2005 Boys - Eric Gundred
2006 Girls – Bonnie Young 2006 Boys – Collin Miller & Mike Haas
2007 Girls – Ryan Henkel 2007 Boys – Travis ‘Tito’ Ward
2008 Girls – Jamie Schock 2008 Boys – Tony Avery
2009 Girls – Ashley Riley 2009 Boys – Matt Hays & Eric Gundred
2010 Girls – Richard Dell 2010 Boys – Bill Stara
2011 Girls - Nate Shotts
2011 Boys - Ryan Rombach & Bobby Warner
If you have any questions regarding Colorado Select, Pre-Select, Clinics or Tryouts, please contact coselect@coloradosoccer.org
Media
Take a look at videos and photos captured at the 2020 US Youth Soccer West Region ODP Championships held in Phoenix, Arizona.