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Jun 19, 2017 22:47:04 GMT -5
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Post by soccerdaddy on Jun 19, 2017 22:47:04 GMT -5
04 Boys ODP for Fall and Spring had a total of 13 practices due to weather and coaches availability. Fall had 8-9 practices at RYSA and spring was 5 practices at Atlanta United. Total cost - $255.00 for 2017 Boys Training Fee and Bag, 2 jerseys and hoodie sweatshirt. Driving for 2 hour practice was worth it. My son made a DA team but ODP didn't do it for him as weekly indoor games, footwork drills and club team practice have prepped him the last 2 years. We passed on region camp for $750 and the end of Fall season tournament was cancelled due to weather. All of the practices turned out to be 11 V11 scrimmages between players. So, the $255 andgass was definitely worth it to me and my son! 👍😃⚽️
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Jun 20, 2017 7:40:33 GMT -5
Post by Soccerhouse on Jun 20, 2017 7:40:33 GMT -5
No question it is was it is -- extra touches, mostly scrimmages, and for the price (ignoring region camp) its relatively cheap per session.
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Jun 20, 2017 17:06:20 GMT -5
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Post by soccerparent02 on Jun 20, 2017 17:06:20 GMT -5
Definitely worth it. Boys had great experience at Atlanta United's training facility. Fall camp was cancelled due to winter weather. Region Camp for top 18 is in July. IMO the training is a bargain. Most of kids on son's team are RPL/ECNL level. Several from fall made DA also.
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Jun 20, 2017 17:52:56 GMT -5
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Post by spectator on Jun 20, 2017 17:52:56 GMT -5
We've been involved in ODP for years and it's been a great resource for my player.
PROS The trainings are much different than your regular club practices and the style is different as well. Example - ODP goalies rarely if ever punt the ball - they roll it to the defender. Allows for better control and positioning and is less likely to lose possession on a 50-50 bounce. Most clubs don't do this.
The coaches can be college level coaches not club so it's a different set of eyes evaluating your player and training him.
Cost is minimal (flat fee when accepted pays for training bag, gear, coaches, etc.) Nominal cost for SubRegional event.
CONS Trainings are a few times a month in fall and can be cancelled due to weather with no make up sessions.
The 'Club comes first' rule means some training sessions will conflict with ECNL/RPL schedules and you won't have the full pool there most trainings.
Region Camp is expensive (almost $800 this year). But worth it if your player has a shot at making Region Pool or if you know certain college coaches will be there. (and yes, they are there - some are coaches for other states but there are some on the sidelines watching players)
Rumors of the politics of ODP - some may have merit but face it, club soccer is the same way.
My recommendation is always to go to tryouts - held in mid September. IF you make it - great - if not, you tried. Can't hurt.
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Jun 21, 2017 13:52:59 GMT -5
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Post by newposter on Jun 21, 2017 13:52:59 GMT -5
Great option for players at a reasonable cost especially for top players not interested in DA. We've been very pleased. Kid made Region team so he's looking forward to the experience.
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