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tryouts are not that far away. from what i hear,some of the 92's will not be playing this year. any thoughts on odp this year.vent if you need to.maybe it will bring this board back from the dead.

I think ODP on the girls side speaks for itself,We are all frustrated with the program and I completely understand why players..especially girls would choose not to play..Business as usual gets old..Did I vent enough?

Got to go to work..I will stop taking my prozac and vent until you tell me to shut up later on..I think we will get the same old comments as before..If you have a boy..everything is wonderful and if you have a girl..it leaves alot to be desired..A good topic would be..With all the clubs that have started up this year and over the last couple of seasons..Which clubs will still be around in five years? and why or why not?

Is it worth sending your daughter to tryouts? It is very time consuming and financially taxing.

Has anyone else heard that the powers that be are in the beginning stages of assembling an Academy format for females, similiar to the one that has been started for the U16-U18 boys? If this actually happens, what is the consensus on if this would replace/surpass ODP? The feedback I have heard from many is that ODP is not what it used to be........is it worth exploring/spending the money/time/travel for ODP for younger girls?

Having had two daughters participate in ODP every year that they possibly could, they would both say it was well worth the expense. Their parents would, too.

But, that's what it boils down to - is it worth it for YOUR kid? I'd counsel any kid or parent that, if you want to play soccer in college, ODP is a necessity. Being evaluated and seen by multiple college coaches, playing with the best players in your region, and the experience of moving beyond one's comfort zone are all integral pieces where ODP can help determine if collegiate soccer is in a kid's future.

I once had a college coach tell me, if two kids are equal and one kid has ODP on their resume while the other doesn't, the coach will take the ODP player first. I can understand that rationale.

It's times like these where Chico is REALLY missed - it'd be fascinating to see statistics as to how many female D1 players currently playing participated in ODP throughout the nation.

ODP is indeed an expensive proposition but, for my kids, worth every penny spent.

"It's times like these where Chico is REALLY missed - it'd be fascinating to see statistics as to how many female D1 players currently playing participated in ODP throughout the nation."

I miss our old friend Chico. I cannot look at the word "fascinating" without thinking about his postings on this board.

If I could channel my inner Shibumi....I guess I would ask if ODP were a causal factor of all these girls playing in college? Or merely an uncorrelated variable.

Having said that.....my son has enjoyed his ODP experience so far.

Good question, BD...maybe the ghost of Shibumi is still here!

So, is the percentage of ODP players who also become college players due to the fact that ODP causes them to become college players, or is it because players of the skill and mentality to become college players also happen to be the ones who are drawn to participate in ODP?

It's been quiet on the boards...nothing like a good debate.

Help me out here. I keep getting mixed reviews about ODP. Is it worth it or is it not.