(February 13, 2006, TAMPA, FL) On Sunday, the USL Super Y-League concluded a highly successful 2006 Olympic Development Program National Camp for U13 and U14 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. 
 
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.
 
2006 USL Super Y-League ODP Select Teams
 
KEY: Player name –Position (Club)

 

13 Girls
Shayla Mutz - MF (Chicago Magic); Allison Kelly - F (Cavitt Academy); Sarah Killion - MF (Fort Wayne Fever Academy); Alyssa  Meier - D (Cleveland Internationals); Alyson Gleason - GK (Cal Odyssey); Kory Lamet - MF (DVSC); Rachel Mercik - MF (Cavitt Academy); Meagan Morris - D (Match Fit Academy); Meghan Carey - D (Long Island Rough Riders); Michael Kisha - MF (Cleveland Internationals); Nicole Mir-Salimi - D (Cleveland Internationals); Leandra Walker- F (De Anza SC); Courtney Strombeck - MF (Cavitt Academy); Torri Allen - MF (Northern Virginia Majestics); Mekenna DeBack - F (Santa Clara Sporting Ruckus); Maya Hayes - F (Match Fit Academy); Monique Rootsaert - F (De Anza SC); Julia Sandridge - MF (Charlotte Soccer Club); Lisa Thomas - F (Chicago Magic)

 

14 Girls
Alexandra Dayneka - MF (Cleveland Internationals); Nicole Stanton - MF (Washington Crossfire);Amanda Glass - D (Mustang SC); Callie Cavanaugh - D (Charlotte Soccer Club); Kayla Villalpando - MF (FC Fremont); Madeline Malone - MF (Match Fit Academy); Samantha Walker - MF (DVSC); Natalia Torosian - F (Mid Atlantic Soccer Academy); Stephanie Gilkenson – MF (MPS Cape Cod); Nicole Stone - F (Mid Atlantic Soccer Academy); Morgan Stith - D (Match Fit Academy); Sara Keane - GK (Mid Atlantic Soccer Academy);  Madison Barnes - F (Atlanta Fire United); Hannah Davidson - MF (Cavitt Academy); Lauren McCoy - MF (Richmond Strikers); Ardyn Olszko - D (Cleveland Internationals); Tara Campbell - GK (Ohio Elite Soccer Academy); Emma Levy - F (Washington Crossfire); Erin Beck - MF (Fort Wayne Fever Academy); Brooke Harrison - D (Cavitt Academy)

 

Alternates:
Lucretia Lee - D (Washington Crossfire); Caroline Boyce - D (Seacoast United); Alexia Poone - F (Cavitt 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.