The Pagosa Youth Soccer Club is celebrating another year of remarkable milestones in its youth sports community as five players from the Pagosa Youth Soccer Rangers achieved recognition in the prestigious Colorado Mountain Region Select Olympic Development Program (ODP).
Ryder King, Hudson Davis, Zachery Tom, Bodhi King and Haydn Tom (Young Olympians) were selected for the 2024-2025 season to train with the elite Colorado Mountain Region Select ODP Pool, a program designed to identify and develop top-tier soccer talent across the state.
Among these young athletes, Ryder King and Zachery Tom earned the opportunity to represent Colorado at the Regional Championship Tournament held in Phoenix, Ariz., Jan. 2-6. Competing against teams of their age groups from across the United States, both players displayed extraordinary skill, commitment and teamwork as they contributed to their respective teams’ successes.
The tournament proved to be an unforgettable experience for the Pagosa Springs players. Both teams they represented advanced through rigorous competition to claim silver medals in the finals. The silver-medal finishes highlighted not only individual talent, but also the strength of the training and support provided by the local soccer community.
Colorado Select serves as a stepping stone for players aiming to reach the highest levels of the sport, including collegiate and professional play. By participating in this elite program, these five Pagosa Youth Soccer Rangers players are setting a shining example that with dedication and support, even players from our small mountain community, can achieve big results.
As Ryder King and Zachery Tom returned to Pagosa Springs with silver medals in hand, their success serves as a reminder of the potential within Pagosa’s youth and the importance of fostering local talent. The future of youth soccer in Pagosa Springs looks promising.
For more information about competitive youth soccer in Pagosa Springs, visit www.pagosayouthsoccer.org.
