ODP PLAYER SPOTLIGHT

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU TO BE SELECTED TO THE NATIONAL ODP TEAM?

Making the ODP National Team has been a goal of mine since I first started playing ODP. Over the years I was able to make the Region 1 team and Inter-Regionals but not making the National Team kept pushing me to work harder and listen to feedback from the coaches to help make me a better player. I’m very proud to represent the PA-East Region. Looking forward to the opportunity in Dallas.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT PLAYING ODP?

Playing with top level players, that I usually play against, but through ODP able to play with them and create friendships that will last a lifetime.

It means a lot because it is the furthest I’ve made it doing odp and it is a big honor being selected out of all the talented players.

I enjoy playing with the best players all across the whole state and country and all the great coaches I’ve had.

It shows my growth as a person and player over the last two years and that hard work and persistence does pay off. My goal this year was to make regional team after making alternate the year before. I was able to achieve that and also this great opportunity to play with the national team. It feels good to meet and exceed a personal goal.

The best part about playing ODP is the chance to play with and against talented girls from other clubs, states and regions of the country. Getting to experience travel and to meet and get to know new players and different coaches is also really fun.

I am very thankful for the opportunity to go play and represent my state against great teams

I enjoy making new friends the most and sharing the love of the sport we have

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU TO BE SELECTED TO THE NATIONAL ODP TEAM?

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT PLAYING ODP?

Being on the National ODP Team means to me because shows me what hard work, focus and dedication can help to achieve. Also, it proves that accomplishments like this are possible for people like me and my culture.

What I most enjoy about playing for ODP is the amazing opportunities to play with and against talented people across the USA and internationally.

It makes me feel honored. I feel as if all of my hard work is finally starting to pay off. Also, I am very happy and I’m going to enjoy all of it and make the best out of this opportunity.

I like that you can get to know your teammates really well since you’re always with them. I also like that you can get your name out to different coaches and teams, and just having fun playing at a good level.

It is a true honor for me to be selected for the National ODP team. Having worked very hard and having been part of the 07 ODP PA soccer state program for several years , it has always been a goal of mine to reach both the Regional and now National ODP level of play. I am ready to continue to learn and work some more! I am humbled, honored, excited, and grateful to everyone at ODP, my coaches, teammates, as well as my family for this opportunity which I recognize is an honor and an achievement. I am one step closer to my ultimate goal of becoming a part of the US Mens National Soccer Team.

Having been a part of the ODP program for the last 6 years, I continue to both benefit and enjoy so much from the organization. Traveling to many different states, meeting bonding and competing against other skilled players in state-level friendlies, and more recently at Regionals, all have been an invaluable experience on my soccer journey. Over the years I have benefitted from strong mentoring and top-notch soccer coaching from the highly qualified ODP coaching staff. I am forever grateful for the opportunity and appreciative to ODP for all it has added to my early life as well as my current and future soccer career!

I am super excited about this amazing opportunity. Looking forward to having a great week with friends, and playing some awesome soccer! I appreciate all the work my parents have done to put me in the position that I am today, and I am excited to showcase my talent. It means so much to me, and I am so excited to represent Pennsylvania!!

I enjoy that I can play in a non pressure but competitive environment. Getting to meet new people from around the state, northeast, and country is also such a cool experience. It’s also fun to try new positions that I wouldn’t normally play.