ODP

why do some players fron NH travel to MA for ODP? is MA ODP that much better?

Re: ODP

why do some players fron NH travel to MA for ODP? is MA ODP that much better?

Yes the ODP is much better. Because of the size of the player pool, the skills of individual players are much better as is speed of play and understanding of the game.

No, MA ODP is not better. I have been a PA on both sides. I have had kids play both sides. In the end, my opinion both programs have nice pros; however, both programs have some serious fualts.

I will assume that you are familar with the NH program. Recent postings on the MA thread (of this forum) will give you a taste of some of the ills in MA.

One thing that is the exact same for MA and NH. The players that I was exposed to this year, in both states, uniformly did NOT want to attend ID Camp. These are players a few years in to the program, and in both states.

The one thing MA may have is the ability to draw from a larger pool. Sorry, numbers game again. So, in MA your child has a better chance (not a given) of playing in a pool of stronger talent for 8-10 practices, 3 or so Rider games, and a scrimage or two.

And, as some have said on the MA forum. To call it a Development Program is incorrect. It is an ID program for one or two local players. Development has to come outside of this program.

Just one person's view of the MA/NH ODP world.

Any New Hampshire players make the boys call back camps or the girls regional pools at the recently concluded Id camps?

1 girl made regional pool and national pool

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1 girl made regional pool and national pool

it's not national pool, just invited to participate at national camp. From there can be invited into national pool.