Is NH ODP a good program - I see tryouts are starting up soon, it seems pretty expensive. Would be interested in hearing about anyones experiences in this program.
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It is expensive for a family that may already be soccer-ODP was always something we considered verry carefully before we opened the checkbook, and some years we just decided that no, it wasn't valuable. Overall though, the experience was good when we participated. At the younger age groups, ODP afforded my child the opportunity to be looked at and selected for one of NH premier teams. At older levels, it opened the door to many college recruitment options. Coaching is so-so- team quality is hit or miss and the schedule can be grueling for kids juggling club and end of year school events. Tough call. -
Agree its a tough call.Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
Based on two years of ODP at the high school level both the coaching and the quality of the team can be very uneven. There were some kids on my son's team that didn't make his HS varsity. There were others that were DAP level. If you child is really good, then they will be a stand out and it will open some doors. If your child is merely good do it only if the time and money don't interfere with the rest of his or her life. Main focus should be playing on the best club team they can get on to. If you child has been a second stringer, do it. The extra coaching will help them improve and they will have fun and have something for their college resume. The tournament in Princeton is a blast. Going to West VA in the middle of the summer not so much.
But in all honestly, if your child is merely very good by the time they are sophomores the main focus should be academics. Very few NH HS players are "recruited" by D1 and D2 programs. Even fewer receive scholarship money. If you look at the SNHU roster it has a number of Revs DAP players that couldn't cut the academic mustard at D1 programs <sorry SNHU, you are a great school and a great program but this is true>. That's who you are competing against for spots and scholarship cash.
My son did it all (well most all, DAP was never an option): club; ODP; 4 year varsity starter; tournaments everywhere up and down the east coast. He is likely headed to a top NESCAC program. No money <D3s don't have it so unless you get an academic scholarship you are paying full freight>. Expects to ride the pine for at least a year or two (who knows, maybe more). Was recruited in the sense the coach said if he applies early he would give him full "support". Coach says he expects him to be a solid supporting player (that's where the pine part comes in). But the truth is what the coach really liked were his grades and SATS and with his grades and SATS he probably would be able to get in his top choice without athletic support.
So, spend your dollars and time realistically.Comment
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It is expensive and they tell you at the meeting that they don't want anybody to not play because they don't have the money.The if you have to ask for help you have to deal with the nastiest administrator on the face of the earth and made to feel like shi.Coaching for some ages is good and at others poor at best.Worth it if you have a really talented kid that your pretty sure has a good chance of making the regional pool and thats why you do it.If you are looking for good training,take some skills classes instead not worth the money and having to deal with the staff.Originally posted by Unregistered View PostComment
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Original Poster here,
Thanks for all the feedback it really help me understand and confirm my thoughts, seems like ODP could be a potential waste of money depending on the level of the players/coaching etc... and the actual skill level of my kid. Sounds like the best plan is to at least go to the tryout and see how my kid fits into the mix and if it will be challenging to justify the cost.Comment
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Thats what I would do,check it out,see the talent in your kids age and meet the coach first and see what you think .If he/she trys out and your not impressed with anything,you can always say no if invited into training pool.You get a tee shirt for your 20.00Comment
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options
3 options you can look at:
Samba training: great program, great coaches and at the right price! may have some spots still open... if not, inquire for next year!
more info: http://www.concordsportscenter.com/CSC-Samba-PDP.htm
Mark Ruest training at the Fieldhouse: 6 week programs, once a week.
more info: http://www.fieldhousesports.com/Programs/psc.cfm
Express SC: now offering indoor training starting early December. Accepting some new players
more info: http://expresssc.org/article.php?id=152Comment
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