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I was concerned about the change for ODP to include club coaches as I thought it could lead to recruiting and/or club bias- real or perceived. I thought it would take longer to be a problem- but based on the regional selections for the 98 boys- it already is a problem (and I don't have a 98 boy). The coaches for a club are placed in a bad position- if they don't select the club's players, what are they saying about the club's training, etc. In addition, most people are comfortable with what they know, who they know. I know of a least 2 players that were left off that are playing the highest level in NC and are dominant on that team. There is no way they are not in the top 30 in 98 SC. It's a shame to start the 'new" ODP in this way



Good point. I don't think anyone took the time to ponder how this change would impact "out-of-state" kids. College coaches didn't care. If you could play....you could play.

Kids play sports because they find it fun. Eliminate the fun and soon you eliminate the kid.