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November 22, 2011
Louisiana's Olympic Development Program (ODP) is designed to identify players of the highest caliber on a continuing and consistent basis for the purposes of developing their skills and abilities; and creating sustained success for the U.S. National Teams in the International arena. On November 13th, LA ODP had their annual tryouts in Lafayette for players born in 1998, 1999, and 2000. On Novmeber 22nd, LA ODP made their cuts and announced their player pools. The following players made their respective age pool:
- Blake Baldassaro playing for Coach Luke Sheekey on U12 Real Madrid made the 2000 Boys Pool as a field player. This is his first time trying out and playing for the ODP team.
- Christian de Gracia playing for Coach Luke Sheekey on U12 Real Madrid made the 1999 Boys Pool as a field player. This is his third consecutive year qualifying and playing for the State's ODP team.
- Christopher Pitre playing for Coach Stuart Hayers on U13 Lightning made the 1999 Boys Pool as a field player. This is his first time trying out and playing for the ODP team.
- Madison Vise playing for Coach Stuart Hayers on U13 Lightning made the 1999 Girls Pool as a field player. This is her first time trying out and playing for the ODP team.
November 6, 2011
Congrats again to our U10 Wolves by Ben Callon for winning the Gobbler Cup Tournament in Houma. They beat teams from Houma and Thibodaux. A backbreaking offense produced 29 goals and 3 clean sheets. The Wolves produced a Goal Differential of +24, Goals For of 29, and Goals Against of 5 for the tournament.

October 23, 2011
Congrats to our U13 Lightning coached by Stuart Hayers for winning the Midnight Madness Tournament in Mandeville. They beat teams from Baton Rouge, Gonzales, Hammond, and Mississippi. An unforgiving defense and a selfless offense produced 12 goals and 3 clean sheets. The game winning goal was "Barcelona-esque." It started off with a nice crisp pass. Followed by a defender getting megged (nutmeg). Finally, a visionary through ball which was easily slotted home. The Lightning produced a Goal Differential of +11, Goals For of 12, and Goals Against of 1 for the tournament..

October 16, 2011
Congrats to our U10B Wolves coached by Ben Callon for winning the Sugarfest Tournament in Raceland. They beat teams from Slidell Youth Soccer Club (U10 Storm Green and U10 Storm White) and Pearl River Youth Soccer Association. A resilient defense and an oppressive attack produced 15 goals and 3 clean sheets. In the end, they produced a Goal Differential of +13, Goals For of 15, and Goals Against of 2.

September 11, 2011
Congrats to our U12B Real Madrid coached by Luke Sheekey for winning the Camero Classic Tournament in Mississippi. They beat teams from Gulf Coast United (GCUFC Blue), Mobile United, Real Mississippi , and Hattiesburg Youth Soccer & Futbol Clubs. Stout defensive and a crisp passing attack produced 14 goals and 3 clean sheets. In the end, they produced a Goal Differential of +12, Goals For of 14, and Goals Against of 2.

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