ODP

[Anonymous]

DS went to first district training last night and only about 20 kids showed up plus a coach who’d didn’t look like he wanted to be there. Maybe ODP is still good for the really young age groups but not sure it’s worth it for older ones.

[Anonymous]

What age group is your DC in?

[Anonymous]

Dunno about boys, but girls ODP decided to have practice in McClean, on Sunday's, 8-930pm. I guess ODP didn't know ECNL girls play games in NC and SC, so getting back on a Sunday at 8pm, after a club game and driving 6 hours, isn't possible. Never mind the fact that ending at 930pm on a school night for girls traveling 1+ hour home from ODP practice is asinine. Seems like boys and girls are struggling for players and credibility.

[Anonymous]

Most kids had 2 games this weekend. Some teams are short players so they played 3-4. Having ODP on the Sunday night of opening weekend is poor planning. Of course there was low turn out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Dunno about boys, but girls ODP decided to have practice in McClean, on Sunday's, 8-930pm. I guess ODP didn't know ECNL girls play games in NC and SC, so getting back on a Sunday at 8pm, after a club game and driving 6 hours, isn't possible. Never mind the fact that ending at 930pm on a school night for girls traveling 1+ hour home from ODP practice is asinine. Seems like boys and girls are struggling for players and credibility.

Boys practice at Loudoun Soccer Park 8:30-9:45. Not great getting home at 10:30 on a Sunday night and then up at 6:30 for school the next morning.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What age group is your DC in?

2006 boys

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dunno about boys, but girls ODP decided to have practice in McClean, on Sunday's, 8-930pm. I guess ODP didn't know ECNL girls play games in NC and SC, so getting back on a Sunday at 8pm, after a club game and driving 6 hours, isn't possible. Never mind the fact that ending at 930pm on a school night for girls traveling 1+ hour home from ODP practice is asinine. Seems like boys and girls are struggling for players and credibility.

Boys practice at Loudoun Soccer Park 8:30-9:45. Not great getting home at 10:30 on a Sunday night and then up at 6:30 for school the next morning.

Bingo. ODP killed participation this year big time. The person running the schedule needs to be fired.

[Anonymous]

District ODP training is just for the coaches to get a look at the kids. Half the kids aren't there at any given session for a variety of reasons. The state team will be selected from how well they do at the inter-district scrimmages. I would worry too much about attending all the practices.

[Anonymous]

^"wouldn't"

[Anonymous]

If you play ECNL, ODP is a massive step down. I'd say it's for the all-stars of regular travel to get good exposure. If any ECNL girls do participate, it's likely because that's what they've been doing and it's a formality to walk on the team. It's something to do.

[Anonymous]

I think ODP is a good opportunity for top players at middle-tier clubs to get noticed and experience higher level training. Often, these girls are the first ones top-tier clubs think of when a spot opens up on their rosters. If you're already at a top-tier club, ODP isn't as valuable.

[Anonymous]

Does anyone know what is going on with the 2007s? It’s a shit show. We were supposed to hear who made it yesterday, but no word yet. My 06 made it but my 07 is still awaiting his email.