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Looking for opinions on ODP specifically at the U11 level.

For families who’ve gone through it, how valuable did you find ODP at that age?

One thing I’m curious about is how people feel about a player missing team league games to attend ODP events or winter friendlies. In our case, the club coach is supportive, so that’s not an issue — I’m more interested in how others view the long-term tradeoff.

Ultimately, I’m proud of how hard my son works and want to support his love for the sport and his desire to compete, while also doing what’s best for his development.

Appreciate any perspectives.
 
ILoveToWatchYouPlay said:
Looking for opinions on ODP specifically at the U11 level.

For families who’ve gone through it, how valuable did you find ODP at that age?

One thing I’m curious about is how people feel about a player missing team league games to attend ODP events or winter friendlies. In our case, the club coach is supportive, so that’s not an issue — I’m more interested in how others view the tradeoff.

Ultimately, I’m proud of how hard my son works and want to support his love for the sport and his desire to compete, while also doing what’s best for his development.

Appreciate any perspectives.
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enjoy the time , its a nice pat of confidence on the kids back, nothing will really come out of it besides that .

now if you don't make the cut at the camp they pick the ones that make it right there in front of everyone , so if your not picked, make sure the ride home is positive , I seen kids break with the parents riding them the whole way home

also who care what others think , soccer really starts as a team sport but as you get older , its all about personal development , and if you kids got it , they rise by/from themselves, and you will have to make that decision to leave your current group to elevate to the next group.

That's a fact

There will come a time that your team may actually be holding you back so who cares what they think.
 
ILoveToWatchYouPlay said:
Looking for opinions on ODP specifically at the U11 level.

For families who’ve gone through it, how valuable did you find ODP at that age?

One thing I’m curious about is how people feel about a player missing team league games to attend ODP events or winter friendlies. In our case, the club coach is supportive, so that’s not an issue — I’m more interested in how others view the long-term tradeoff.

Ultimately, I’m proud of how hard my son works and want to support his love for the sport and his desire to compete, while also doing what’s best for his development.

Appreciate any perspectives.
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If you know your kid will make the team and your ok paying for everything including tryouts and want extra stuff to put on his resume then go for it. Everyone knows what ODP really is though now so like others said it wont lead to anything. They are in no way getting the best players for the ODP teams anymore and even still they are dominating the tournament they play in. If you don't think he will make the team then why put him through getting cut for something that doesn't mean anything. Like if you don't know the coach or have relationships with anyone in that org structure don't count on making the team.
 
SuperSoccerStar said:
If you know your kid will make the team and your ok paying for everything including tryouts and want extra stuff to put on his resume then go for it. Everyone knows what ODP really is though now so like others said it wont lead to anything. They are in no way getting the best players for the ODP teams anymore and even still they are dominating the tournament they play in. If you don't think he will make the team then why put him through getting cut for something that doesn't mean anything. Like if you don't know the coach or have relationships with anyone in that org structure don't count on making the team.
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You don't need to know the coaches in order to make ODP. We did the ODP and PDP stuff and it was fun when player was younger and had good teammates. Just going through tryouts was good practice for when you have to do college ID sessions.
 
rainbow_unicorn said:
You don't need to know the coaches in order to make ODP. We did the ODP and PDP stuff and it was fun when player was younger and had good teammates. Just going through tryouts was good practice for when you have to do college ID sessions.
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YES! Having kids go through tryouts is a very important part of growth for an athlete. Being able to keep your confidence as coaches watch, being able to take feedback, meeting new players and as sad as it can feel getting cut. That’s all part of life in any arena, builds character, grit and perseverance. Much of your youth today lack that skill set. Good luck to you and your kiddo!
 
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