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[quote=Anonymous]I have a different perspective that I will share. I was an ODP player back in the day when it was a top program where you wanted to be seen by colleges and national team looks. So when my own kids were old enough, we went and tried out. I was shocked to see that the talent overall was lower than an average Loudoun/Arlington tryout. Yes, there were a few kids that looked strong, but overall it was bad. If I were involved at the state level, I would collaborate with US Club Soccer to jointly identify kids across the state to determine the top candidates currently competing. Let those kids compete for roster spots. This becomes the state's exhibition team that you send to big tournaments nationally or internationally. Stop branding this as a elite program if you don't have a process to even attract the elite. Having ODP as just another soccer program that will get players more touches falls flat given the cost, location, and subpar training. [/quote]
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