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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]My daughter is a U14 who is DA/ECNL player. Between trying Super Y twice(U11 and U12), summer training, in season training, and fitness training we (with her approval) did not try ODP at either U12 or U13. I have looked at the U13 and 14 ODP lists, and while some kids are from the ECNL clubs, the majority are not. As stated by other posters, you wont see DA kids at all as that is not allowed. While I do believe that it gives kids a chance to be seen outside their club, an opportunity to learn from other coaches, and an opportunity to train with other quality players, ODP was not one of the extras that we chose to do[/quote]

not for nothing, ODPs location and times look pretty inconvenient coming from ECNL (BRYC & Mclean). But there are some Loudoun girls so its hard to tell why.  Looking at the 2 lists mentioned, its a wonder why the BRYC girls arent more represented at the u13 vs the u14...

TBH, there is only so much time in the day available to go between club, ODP, indoor, futsal, speed & agility, and other sports or school activities they may enjoy... [/quote]

At least on the girls' side, BRYC's TD and coaches have not (in my experience) been all that supportive of kids doing ODP. Some BRYC players have done it, but not at the club's urging as far as I know. When I asked about it for my daughter several (5+) years ago, they suggested there were better ways to spend our time and money - no major issue with it, but said it was of more value to players coming from other parts of the state where the club-level training environment may not be as strong as it is in some of the clubs in the NoVa area. It's not like they made a big announcement or anything, this was just our experience in talking with them about it. BRYC has had quite a few players participate in US Soccer's National Training Centers over the years (which is free for players selected to participate). [/quote]

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