I also do not think three teams will be any benefit. Don't we already have that with club soccer. The ODP team should be a collection of the best players across the state. The Girls 92 ODP team was one of the better ODP experiences. Up until the last year when too many players couldn't rationalize the cost/benefit basis, you had a high calibre group that enjoyed getting together because of the level of play was higher than their individual club teams. They had consistency in college coaches that taught them not only technical and tactical items but how to be a good team mate and play as a team. Things like you never yell/criticize a teammate but tell them what they are doing good while suggesting improvement or change in something else. You don't get "team" play experience from a college camp. One of the early years as a team they had a taped evaluation by one of the UNC coaches. They not only had the opportunity to ask questions but had a chance to hear an honest evaluation of them as a player by a college coach. ODP program should really incorporate that process every year. The only complaints from the 92 group was not enough practices and the expense. If SC could fund the ODP team through a fundraiser or some other means, then I would think you would truly get the best players across the state versus the good players that could afford it. It truly can be a great experience and hopefully they don't end up watering it down by trying to have three teams etc. It should be an honor to make the team and affordable for all.
