Is ODP still drawing good talent? ECNL and DA both have boys and girls sides. Do kids still want to play ODP. I'm thinking that its just another way to get money from parents.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostIs ODP still drawing good talent? ECNL and DA both have boys and girls sides. Do kids still want to play ODP. I'm thinking that its just another way to get money from parents.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostFor the most part it is a money maker. if you make the regional cut then it's more worthwhile. But very few will, and as a way to get in extra training it's fairly lame. Depending on your situation, spending money on other outside training may be a better route. If you're in ECNl you'll have plenty of coach exposure. DA kids aren't allowed to participate at all.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostDo ODP coaches have enough time to train a player? I don't know how many times they are actually together.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostThere is no training. Once you make the pool, there are a few warmup drills and then immediately into scrimmage at every session. Very seldom do any of the coaches make a comment.
My daughter made her commitment so she is out of the mix but ODP for her was s huge help. Turned down her first offer as a freshman because of ODP.
I think it is sad. ODP allowed girls from local clubs without ECNL the opportunity to compete against the best and prove themselves. Now this is gone and college coaches are missing out.
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ODP is very Soild filled with college level players and some professional level prospects. This is the best path if your not DA or ECNL great opportunity and very professional in its staff.
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oh boy ODP season we have to listen to this crap for the next 6 months about how little messi is going to alabama on the florida 3rd team. And that the ODP team can beat all the DA teams in the state... Oh boy I am excited!!!!
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostIt used to be a great way for exposure and college coaches recruited heavily from it. That stopped about 2 years ago when GDA started. It muddied the waters and the talent at ODP dropped. Top ECNL girls dropped ODP and it went down hill quickly.
My daughter made her commitment so she is out of the mix but ODP for her was s huge help. Turned down her first offer as a freshman because of ODP.
I think it is sad. ODP allowed girls from local clubs without ECNL the opportunity to compete against the best and prove themselves. Now this is gone and college coaches are missing out.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostIt used to be a great way for exposure and college coaches recruited heavily from it. That stopped about 2 years ago when GDA started. It muddied the waters and the talent at ODP dropped. Top ECNL girls dropped ODP and it went down hill quickly.
My daughter made her commitment so she is out of the mix but ODP for her was s huge help. Turned down her first offer as a freshman because of ODP.
I think it is sad. ODP allowed girls from local clubs without ECNL the opportunity to compete against the best and prove themselves. Now this is gone and college coaches are missing out.
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ODP is terrible in our state association. They don't cut any kids and charge a lot for practice with borderline rec players.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostIt used to be a great way for exposure and college coaches recruited heavily from it. That stopped about 2 years ago when GDA started. It muddied the waters and the talent at ODP dropped. Top ECNL girls dropped ODP and it went down hill quickly.
My daughter made her commitment so she is out of the mix but ODP for her was s huge help. Turned down her first offer as a freshman because of ODP.
I think it is sad. ODP allowed girls from local clubs without ECNL the opportunity to compete against the best and prove themselves. Now this is gone and college coaches are missing out.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostDo ODP coaches have enough time to train a player? I don't know how many times they are actually together.
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