What ODP is about:
1) Prideful representation as a State team player.
2) Ability to compete against many of the best players from other States.
3) Expansion of training techniques and exposure to a variety of coaching styles . . . primarily from college level coaches.
4) The opportunity for an aspiring player to build individual confidence by accepting the challenge to go through the 6 to 7 month long process of striving to make the final cut and secure a spot to attend Region Camp.
5) The opportunity to build relationships with competing national and regional club players and coaches.
6) Finally and ultimately, there is the opportunity to be recognized as an accomplished player for Pool Games, the Region Team or The National Team.
Those who discount SC players because of where they are from look at the glass as half empty instead of half full. There are multiple ways for SC players to move to a higher level of play and ODP represents one of many avenues.
USYSA ODP, USSF Academy, USL ODP, US Club ODP all give players an opportunity to compete and train at a different and ultimately a higher level than many club teams are able to move to.
Exposure to multiple coaching styles builds well rounded players. Through ODP a player will grow technically, tactically and personally. Is it perfect? Absolutely not? But, how many things in life are?
Get your player involved in the competition to secure a place on a SC ODP team. The experience is well worth it.
