Super Y-League 15, 16, 17 Girl’s ODP Select Teams Announced
 (February 6, 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 girl’s age groups 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 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. During the event, weather altered the schedule for the players. While waiting for the weather to better before taking the field, the players had the opportunity to listen to former U.S. Women’s National Team player and ODP Staff Coach, Laurie Schwoy, discuss the dedication and commitment needed to reach the national team ranks. Players also had the opportunity to listen to current U17 Women’s National Team Coach, Erica Walsh, on the U17 Women’s National Team Program.
“The best advice I would give to kids today is if it’s important to you and you want to reach the highest level possible, make soccer your priority. Train harder than your friends, invest your time training on your own. Make a personal commitment to be the absolute best you can be. Be an overachiever- squeeze every drop out of your given talents.”
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.
One more National ODP Camp remains. The last set of Girl’s National ODP Camps begins this Thursday for the U13 and U14 age groups.
2006 USL Super Y-League ODP Select Teams
KEY: Player name –Position (Club)
15 Girls
Victoria Alvarez - F (Cal Odyssey); Jill Dunn - MF (Chicago Magic); Deanna Maccario - D (New Hampshire Phantoms); Victoria Huster - MF (Ohio Elite Soccer Academy); Brooke Patterson - MF (Chicago Sockers); Kristy Zurmuhlen - F (Seacoast United); Kimberly Kern - GK (Raleigh CASL Elite Jrs.); Gabby Morrin - GK (Cleveland Internationals); Kelli Pawelko - MF (Chicago Magic); Nicole Duller - D (Santa Clara Sporting Ruckus); Lily Sorentino - F (Santa Rosa United); Erin Wingo - F (Raleigh CASL Elite Jrs.); Kelsey Rogind - MF (Santa Clara Sporting Ruckus); Melanie Baskind - F (MPS Boston); Erin Price - D (San Juan SC); Jonna Handra - F (Penns Forest); Gabrielle Jatkola - MF (MPS Cape Cod); Dorie Heald - D (West Chester United SC); Kelly Butler - D (Chicago Magic); Candace West - MF (Atlanta Silverbacks Jrs.); Jessica Sharik - MF (Penns Forest); Emily Kingsborough - GK (Santa Rosa United)
16 Girls
Mandy Schwartz - GK (Parsippany SC); Jill Ferree - MF (Cleveland Internationals); LindseyBartkowski – D (Cleveland Internationals); Cheyenne Jones - MF (FC Portland); Michelle Ancelj - F (De Anza SC); Elise Kuhar-Pitters - GK (Spokane Shadow); Kelsey Billups – F (Richmond Strikers); Lauren Hallauer - D (Reston FC); Kellyn Flanagan - D (Cleveland Internationals); Julia Victor - F (Cleveland Soccer Academy); Kellie Oberholtzer - MF (New Hampshire Phantoms); Elena Vasquez - F (HC United); Kelly Thomas - D (Cleveland Soccer Academy); Sheridan Jones - MF (FC Portland); Amy Avitable - MF (MPS Cape Cod); Lynnea Pappas - MF (Cleveland Internationals); Caitlin Davis - MF (Spokane Shadow); Jaime Rehbein - MF (FC Portland); Valerie Prause - MF (Cleveland Soccer Academy); Addie Cartan - D (Santa Rosa United)
Alternates
Jessica Schein - GK (Cleveland Soccer Academy); Alyshah Smith - MF (Spokane Shadow); Stephanie Croghan - F (Reston FC); Rosmarie Augustin - F (Cleveland Internationals); Kylie Ricker - F (MPS Boston)
17 Girls
Shaunna Kaplan - F (MPS Boston); Laura Culver - MF (DC United); Kelsey Wilson - MF (Odyssey Sport); Taryn Zimmerman - MF (Indiana Invaders); Zendzi Neal - F (Reston FC); Megan Mills - D (Reston FC); Sarah Fylak - GK (Match Fit Academy); Melissa Scully - F (South Jersey Barons); Sydney Little - GK (Greensboro Dynamo); Blaine Hitt - F (Reston FC); Danielle Hammer - MF (Cleveland Internationals); Tara Davies - MF (Mid Atlantic Soccer Academy); Caitlin Love - D (DC United)
Alternates:
Ashley Ventura - D (Match Fit Academy); Nadia Aboulhosn - MF (Triangle FC); Eliza Hattan - GK (Reston FC); Saratu Dodo - D (Cleveland Internationals); Katherine Lozar - MF (Cleveland Internationals); Katherine Torode - MF (Match Fit Academy); Katie Ruiz - F (Match Fit 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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