By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association
May 12, 2026-The Olympic Development Program (ODP) is the highest level of play in each state association. The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) has a particularly strong ODP and current US National Team players Sam Coffey, Claire Hutton, Joe Scally and Phallon Tullis-Joyce all developed their skills with Eastern New York ODP.
What has been added since those US National Teamers played ODP is the Eastern New York ODP College Scholarship Program. One boy and one girl will receive a scholarship. The criteria are:
- Must be a high school senior.
- Must be a current Eastern New York ODP player or have played Eastern New York ODP.
- Must have a B average or higher.
- Must plan on attending a school of higher education after high school graduation.
- Must submit a 200-word essay on why you deserve this scholarship. (Essay must include name, address, phone number and e-mail address)
The application is linked here.
The entry deadline is June 30. Eastern New York would particularly like to thank the Cortlandt Soccer Club for funding the scholarships.
With over 100,000 youth soccer players––both boys and girls––and more than 25,000 volunteers, the non-profit Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) stretches from Montauk Point, Long Island to the Canadian border, east of Route 81. ENYYSA encourages the healthy development of youth players, coaches, referees and administrators. All levels of soccer are offered––from intramural, travel team and premier players as well as Children With Special Needs. No child who wants to play soccer is turned away. ENYYSA is a proud member of US Soccer and US Youth Soccer. For more information, please log on to http://www.enysoccer.com/