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dont forget the Ipod and headset!!!ODP and all those years of club,you might be needing a new one!!

The point isn't that training at Region Camp is expected to IMPROVE a player, but that training should be the highest of quality as it (purportedly) is used to evaluate players.

Any coach worth a darn knows that the best venue for evaluation is not a glorified all-star game with kids who don't train together regularly, but RATHER a series of fast-paced, well-run training sessions in which kids are physically and mentally pushed to the limit.

And, by the way, I humbly disagree with uniformly positive comments about the "value" offered by a certain coach who miissed several important (and expensive) team activities and arrived a day late to Tuscaloosa.

Mixed emotions on evaluations..
While I agree a game with kids that do not train together is probably not the best choice..
I do think that some players train better than others and there are those that play the game better than those that train well..Does that make any sense? I think you get my point..There are those that make things happen on the playing field but do not train as well as others..

Agreed, to an extent. But the best do both. And we're looking for the best, right?

To me, the concept of the "gamer" -- an athlete who trains poorly but plays great -- is way overrated AT THIS TIME. To many kids train hard and well in all sports for a "gamer" to survive. Besides, even a "gamer" can go 90 minutes during a game and only get a handful of meaningful touches. He can get THAT in 10 minutes of organized training.

Not to mention, demonstrate the type of commitment to learning and self-improvement that the game demands.

Agreed, but you will always have players that can do anything with a ball and still tune out in a game and we don't give enough credit to decision making on the field..Who's going to make the right decision in a split second on the field? And how do you train for that?
By playing the game..There are those that do not train as well or who are not in the same physical condition as others but yet they find themselves around the ball more because of decisions they make..
I have also seen talented kids who have the same instructions year in and year out told to them but it just does not click.

The best do both..agreed
But that does not mean the best that come to tryouts do both..The gamer will always survive..why? Because we call them the gamer and they chose the sport..They can win in an array of sports..I refer to them more as having the will to win..

the best doing ODP? not anymore....coaches or players.
its about taking a state team to regional camp and winning. and college coaches trying to get a head-up on recruiting. no longer about development. don't think for a minute that your player is going to be developed doing odp.

Not getting into the specifics of each program, but posting more as a general statement regarding training and development.

The simple truth of the matter is the more a player is around quality training, coaching and players the more the player will develop if those experiences are reinforced away from structured training. Receiving instruction and being tested in varying high quality environments creates confidence, mental toughness and improved performance.

As has been discussed at length, there are countless valuable developmental opportunities for players. The bottom line is, player and parent should learn from every session and practice what is taught between formal training and match sessions/events.

If this is done consistently, the six to eight hours of weekly training the average elite player experiences will exponentially generate better results for the individual and his or her team(s).

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 20, 2010
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District Tryouts: Sunday, December 5
Boys from 10am–12pm (Registration starts at 9am)
Girls from 2-4pm (Registration starts at 1pm)
Coastal District: Patriots Point, Mount Pleasant
Midstate District: BB&T, Columbia
Piedmont District: MESA, Greenville

Note: 15-20 players from each district will be invited to attend the State Team Tryouts on Sunday, December 19

Note: If you are unable to attend tryouts on December 5th. for any reason you must register for the ODP Tryouts online at www.SCYSA.org by the deadline. You must also inform Allen Bishop, SCYS ODP Administrator, of your intentions prior to the District Tryouts (December 5). Please note that your excuse MUST BE APPROVED by Allen Bishop and documented as well.

State Tryouts: Sunday, December 19 @ BB&T
Boys from 10am–12pm (Registration starts at 9am)
Girls from 2-4pm (Registration starts at 1pm)
Note: Attendance at the State Tryouts are by invitation only.

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2010-2011 ODP COACHING STAFF:


99/00 Boys: Paul Dodd / Stephen Aldred
99/00 Girls: Gary Winchester/Cesar Robles

98 Girls: Andrew Flemming
98 Boys: Dom Wren
97 Girls: Chris Ayers
97 Boys: Tomaz Kluszczynski

96 Girls: Karrie Miller
96 Boys: Matt Palmer

95 Girls: Sue Vodicka
95 Boys: Kevin Varnado

94 Girls: Matt Smith
94 Boys: Van Taylor

I do not recognize some of the names (97, 96, 95) boys coaches. Not that I know everyone, and I am sure they are good people, but they should give a small bio. Anyone have insight?