Super Y-League ODP Select Teams Announced
U15, U16, U17 Boys ODP National Camp concludes impressive event
 (January 17, 2006, TAMPA, FL) On Sunday, the USL Super Y-League concluded a highly successful 2006 Olympic Development Program National Camp for U15, U16 and U17 Boys in Cocoa, FL. The top players from the Super Y-League 2005 season in each of the divisions coast-to-coast participated in four days of extensive training, matches, and player-education seminars.
The event was specifically designed to identify players for US National Team Programs. US Soccer National Team and Staff Coaches, in conjunction with the league’s ODP technical staff, evaluated players for the various US Soccer Youth National Teams. In addition to these player identification opportunities, many coaches from top collegiate programs around the United States scouted for their next recruiting class.
“The Super Y-League ODP Camps helps develop the future of US Soccer. There are many steps in order to be a member of the national team and this is one of the first. It also allows the players the chances to be recognized by other clubs and possible college coaches. Therefore the opportunities that lie here are endless for these players,” said US Soccer U17 National Team Assistant Coach Raul Diaz Arce.
Brown University Men’s Soccer Assistant Scott Wierchinski added, “Definitely a lot of talent out here this weekend. Most of these guys are in the thick of the recruiting stages and we’re just hoping to find a few sleepers that no one knows about.” 
The event also contained leading speakers on topics involving sports psychology and fitness training. Dr. Greg Dale, a well-known sports psychologist and the Mental Training Coach for Duke University athletics, spoke with the players on motivation and mental strength. Also speaking to the players was Dan Barlow, a specialist in plyometric and strength training from Silver Spring, MD.
At the completion of the event, the top players were recognized and selected to the USL Super Y-League ODP Select Team. These teams consist of the top players selected by the ODP Technical Staff and US Soccer National Staff based on their performance at the ODP National Camp. These players will be recommended to US Soccer Youth National Team Staff, and may be involved in future domestic and international events.
“It's just one the of best soccer experiences I have ever had,” said U17 Great Lakes ODP Divisional Team member Chris Skovira. “It is pretty amazing how high the level of competition is.”
“We [USL] were pleased that the players, ODP coaching staff, US Soccer, and coaches that attended thought that this was first-class, well operated event,” added Super Y-League Director, Matt Weibe.
“The success of this camp has set a new standard for the ODP system, and player identification via the clubs in Super Y-League competition will continue to provide more and more opportunities for players and our US Soccer National Team Programs.”
Three more National ODP Camps remain. The U13 and U14 Boys will begin on January 26, and the Girls National ODP Camps will be held the first two weekends in February.
2006 USL Super Y-League ODP Select Teams
KEY: Player name –Position (Club)
15 Boys
Howard Turk -D (Northern Virginia Royals); Kevin Ante -D (Miami Strike Force); Mark Lavery -D (Atlanta Silverbacks Jrs.); Joshua Renner -D (FC Westchester); Luis Rocha -D (Santa Clara Sporting Ruckus); Shawn Barry -D (Schulz Academy); Wilber Bonilla -F (Long Island Rough Riders); Antonio Soto -F (Northern Virginia Royals); Andrew Wiedeman -F (Mustang SC); Jesse Derksen -GK (Super Nova FC); Matthew Makowski -GK (Reading Rage); Kristopher Cheatham -MF (Richmond Kickers); Edvin Worley -MF (Schulz Academy); Yannick Salmon -MF (New York Rough Riders); Sean Haglund -MF (Raleigh CASL Elite Jrs.); Warren Creavalle -MF (Atlanta Silverbacks Jrs.); Taylor White -MF (Atlanta Silverbacks Jrs.); Shotaro Yoshida -MF (Charlotte Soccer Club); Jonathan Hohn -MF (Schulz Academy)
16 Boys
Drew McKinney -D (Raleigh CASL Elite Jrs.); David Reed -D (MetroStars); Anthony Vasquez -D (MetroStars); Cody Stanley -D (Chicago Magic); Kyle Montgomery -F (Washington Crossfire); Brett King -F (Raleigh CASL Elite Jrs.); Stanley Touze -F (Jersey Shore Boca); Ferid Celosmanovic -F (De Anza SC); Marek Urbanski -GK (San Francisco United SC); Carl Contrascier -GK (Cleveland Internationals); Bernabe Camacho -MF (SCC Breakers); Steven Amaya -MF (MetroStars); Varlee Koon -MF (Jersey Shore Boca); Brandin McClay -MF (MPS Cape Cod); Kristopher Byrd -MF (Charlotte Soccer Club); Sergio Munoz -MF(Ironbound Sport Club); Alex Potter -MF (San Juan SC); Judson McKinney -MF (Cleveland Soccer Academy)
17 Boys
Matthew Penn -D (Ajax Orlando FC); Jose Miguel Duran -D (SCC Breakers); Jamal Neptune -D (Match Fit Academy); Jamal Robinson -D (Fort Wayne Fever Academy); Kyle Russell –D (Chicago Magic); Bradley Young -D (Washington Crossfire); Edward (T.J)Thompson -F (Seacoast United); Abimbola Pedro -F (DC United); David Estrada -F (SCC Breakers); Corey Whisenhunt -GK (Ohio Elite Soccer Academy); Matthew Williams -GK (Odyssey Sport); Joseph Torres -MF (De Anza SC); Kenneth Caceros -MF (Ottawa Fury); Kyle Knotek -MF (Chicago Magic); Brian Grimm -MF (Match Fit Academy); Ben Funkhouser -MF (Spokane Shadow); David Acosta -MF (Wilmington Hammerheads); Justin Morrow -MF (Cleveland Soccer Academy)
About the USL Super Y-League
The USL Super Y-League is the only competitive youth structure in the United States that is linked to the professional ranks for players that aspire to compete at the highest-levels of the game. The league contains youth academy programs of USL First Division, USL Second Division, USL Premier Development League, USL W-League, Major League Soccer, and the top established youth clubs. The league’s College Identification Program attracts many collegiate coaches, ranging from NCAA Division I to NAIA schools, to the leagues regular season matches, North American Finals, and National ODP Camps.
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