Episode 133: How Does ODP Operate in This Era of American Soccer? Gabe Kleinert Explains His Role.

Gabe Kleinert is a youth and college coach in Philidelphia, PA. In addition to the club and college seasons, he also coaches with his regions Olympic Development Program (ODP).

During this episode, Gabe explains his role in the ODP and shares some valuable insight as to what players and parents should know about the process.

We also discuss:

• Coaching education and licenses.
• Why soccer is simple, but also complex.
• Some of the most valuable lessons he has learned from 3four3.

You can connect with Gabe on Twitter.

Relevant episodes and additional resources:

• Colton Bly Explains How to Navigate the USSF License Pathways While Implementing a Proper Training Methodology
  
• Kai Edwards Addresses One of the Biggest Elephants in American Soccer’s Room
  
• American Soccer Continues to Ignore Latino Leagues, but Are They the Missing Link? Javier Ayala and I Discuss