Anonymous
Post 09/28/2021 17:24     Subject: Maryland ODP Tryouts
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Can anybody with a kid who has done Maryland ODP in past years comment on whether they usually post the callback lists in the timeframe specified on the MSYSA website? This is my kid's first time trying out and the last open tryout was Sunday.


Callback lists were posted today.


Any sense of how many who get called back actually make the girls' teams?
Anonymous
Post 09/28/2021 16:55     Subject: Maryland ODP Tryouts
Anonymous wrote:Can anybody with a kid who has done Maryland ODP in past years comment on whether they usually post the callback lists in the timeframe specified on the MSYSA website? This is my kid's first time trying out and the last open tryout was Sunday.


Callback lists were posted today.
Anonymous
Post 09/28/2021 14:07     Subject: Maryland ODP Tryouts
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Any observations/comments from today's tryouts? Other than the ridiculously long drive to Belair? (Though it was a gorgeous evening) DS is first time trying out at U14. Trying to figure out how all this works. I assume all existing ODP pool players have to tryout as well? Seemed like a lot of kids at both sessions for what is probably very few spots.


Everyone from last year’s pool has to try out again to get a spot. There are more spots than you think for district odp. There’s no set number. Most kids trying out get a spot. Gets more competitive when you go to state level and much more competitive at region level.


Maryland doesn't have district odp. .


Well that was short lived then.


Yes it didn't work because you didn't have the best players on one team when you went to play other states.
Anonymous
Post 09/28/2021 12:32     Subject: Maryland ODP Tryouts
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Any observations/comments from today's tryouts? Other than the ridiculously long drive to Belair? (Though it was a gorgeous evening) DS is first time trying out at U14. Trying to figure out how all this works. I assume all existing ODP pool players have to tryout as well? Seemed like a lot of kids at both sessions for what is probably very few spots.


Everyone from last year’s pool has to try out again to get a spot. There are more spots than you think for district odp. There’s no set number. Most kids trying out get a spot. Gets more competitive when you go to state level and much more competitive at region level.


Maryland doesn't have district odp. .


Well that was short lived then.
Anonymous
Post 09/28/2021 09:24     Subject: Maryland ODP Tryouts
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Can anybody with a kid who has done Maryland ODP in past years comment on whether they usually post the callback lists in the timeframe specified on the MSYSA website? This is my kid's first time trying out and the last open tryout was Sunday.


yes they usually post as they say for the timeframe. You are not notified and need to check the website.


Thank you!
Anonymous
Post 09/28/2021 09:21     Subject: Maryland ODP Tryouts
Anonymous wrote:Can anybody with a kid who has done Maryland ODP in past years comment on whether they usually post the callback lists in the timeframe specified on the MSYSA website? This is my kid's first time trying out and the last open tryout was Sunday.


yes they usually post as they say for the timeframe. You are not notified and need to check the website.
Anonymous
Post 09/28/2021 09:13     Subject: Maryland ODP Tryouts
Can anybody with a kid who has done Maryland ODP in past years comment on whether they usually post the callback lists in the timeframe specified on the MSYSA website? This is my kid's first time trying out and the last open tryout was Sunday.
Anonymous
Post 09/13/2021 15:15     Subject: Re:Maryland ODP Tryouts
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Just be aware- lots of poaching of kids at ODP - Used to be a nice supplement to club but now most coaches do not recommend it because they end up losing kids to other clubs. If you play for the club of the coach- you have a better chance of making regionals too. Like most things in youth soccer- costs more than you get in return and highly political.


I have never experienced poaching of kids at Maryland ODP. Most kids all know each other because they play against each other.


used to be very prevalant- especially with top team players
Anonymous
Post 09/13/2021 15:02     Subject: Re:Maryland ODP Tryouts
Anonymous wrote:Just be aware- lots of poaching of kids at ODP - Used to be a nice supplement to club but now most coaches do not recommend it because they end up losing kids to other clubs. If you play for the club of the coach- you have a better chance of making regionals too. Like most things in youth soccer- costs more than you get in return and highly political.


I have never experienced poaching of kids at Maryland ODP. Most kids all know each other because they play against each other.
Anonymous
Post 09/13/2021 13:59     Subject: Re:Maryland ODP Tryouts
Just be aware- lots of poaching of kids at ODP - Used to be a nice supplement to club but now most coaches do not recommend it because they end up losing kids to other clubs. If you play for the club of the coach- you have a better chance of making regionals too. Like most things in youth soccer- costs more than you get in return and highly political.
Anonymous
Post 09/13/2021 11:22     Subject: Maryland ODP Tryouts
First time my DC tried out, too. They said it was fun and we're hoping for the best!
Anonymous
Post 09/13/2021 07:52     Subject: Maryland ODP Tryouts
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Any observations/comments from today's tryouts? Other than the ridiculously long drive to Belair? (Though it was a gorgeous evening) DS is first time trying out at U14. Trying to figure out how all this works. I assume all existing ODP pool players have to tryout as well? Seemed like a lot of kids at both sessions for what is probably very few spots.


Everyone from last year’s pool has to try out again to get a spot. There are more spots than you think for district odp. There’s no set number. Most kids trying out get a spot. Gets more competitive when you go to state level and much more competitive at region level.


Maryland doesn't have district odp. Last year the u14 age group, they took 50+ kids. Make sure your kid talks alot and is a CM. That's all that coach wants. Oh and if your kid is not big, then most likely you'll be on the second team.
Anonymous
Post 09/13/2021 07:45     Subject: Maryland ODP Tryouts
Anonymous wrote:Any observations/comments from today's tryouts? Other than the ridiculously long drive to Belair? (Though it was a gorgeous evening) DS is first time trying out at U14. Trying to figure out how all this works. I assume all existing ODP pool players have to tryout as well? Seemed like a lot of kids at both sessions for what is probably very few spots.


Everyone from last year’s pool has to try out again to get a spot. There are more spots than you think for district odp. There’s no set number. Most kids trying out get a spot. Gets more competitive when you go to state level and much more competitive at region level.
Anonymous
Post 09/13/2021 07:19     Subject: Maryland ODP Tryouts
Anonymous wrote:Any observations/comments from today's tryouts? Other than the ridiculously long drive to Belair? (Though it was a gorgeous evening) DS is first time trying out at U14. Trying to figure out how all this works. I assume all existing ODP pool players have to tryout as well? Seemed like a lot of kids at both sessions for what is probably very few spots.



Why does ODP still exist? Such a money grab
Anonymous
Post 09/13/2021 01:06     Subject: Maryland ODP Tryouts
Any observations/comments from today's tryouts? Other than the ridiculously long drive to Belair? (Though it was a gorgeous evening) DS is first time trying out at U14. Trying to figure out how all this works. I assume all existing ODP pool players have to tryout as well? Seemed like a lot of kids at both sessions for what is probably very few spots.