Issue Date 2/9/2022
ODP Players and Parents,

This week's newsletter provides a calendar of what is to come for ODP and Pre-ODP. If you have any questions, please contact Rico at odp@illinoisyouthsoccer.org

CLICK HERE to view upcoming schedule.
*IMPORTANT* SPECIAL PRESENTATION
As a reminder, ODP will be hosting a special presentation which will focus on how parents can support their ODP players so they can achieve their maximum potential.This is a required event for all ODP families. Below is a clip of a recent presentation from Dr. Jen.

Webinar Details
When: Feb 16, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) 
Topic: Getting the Most Out of Your Athlete: Best Practices for Motivating, Encouraging and Supporting Young People in Sports”

Register in advance for this webinar at:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
As Seen On
UPCOMING TRAINING SCHEDULE
All trainings are done indoors on turf & cleats can be used at each facility
February 12
Rockford
04-06 Friendlies Girls
Invite only event

Address
Mercyhealth Sportscore Two
8800 E. Riverside Blvd.
Loves Park, IL 61111
Schaumburg
No Training

Address
Schaumburg Sport Center
1141 W. Irving Park Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60193
February 13
Rockford
04-06 Friendlies Boys
Invite only event

Address
Mercyhealth Sportscore Two
8800 E. Riverside Blvd.
Loves Park, IL 61111
Schaumburg
No Training

Address
Schaumburg Sport Center
1141 W. Irving Park Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60193
CLICK HERE to view upcoming schedule
ODP, Looking Ahead
Here is what to expect now that trainings for all age groups are completed.

February 12 & 13
2004-2006 Girls and Boys Friendlies (invite only)

February 15
Rosters announced for 2010-2011 ODP Friendlies

February 16
ODP Zoom Presentation - Dr. Jen Hartenstein

February 19-21
Memphis Interregional Showcase

February 22
ODP Zoom Presentation - "College Soccer, A Players Perspective"

February 26 & 27
2010-2011 Girls and Boys Friendlies (invite only)

March 12-13
Pre-ODP Festival Girls and Boys (open to all pre-ODP players from session 1 or 2.)

March 31
State Team Rosters posted, Regional Camp invites posted and evaluations sent to all players 2004-2011

June 17-19
ODP State Team Event in Ohio - more details to come in following months
Pre-ODP Festival
Registration is now open for the Pre-ODP festival. This is event is open to any player who participated in Session 1 or Session 2 of Pre-ODP this winter. Please follow the link below for more details and registration.Deadline to sign up is February 28.

ODP Presentation: "College Soccer, A Players Perspective"
Join us on February 22 for special webinar title "College Soccer, A Players Perspective". During this webinar we will talk to 4 former ODP players who are currently in college, playing soccer. They will discuss their experience getting recruited, how the season is going and best practices for future players. 

To register for the webinar CLICK HERE
Blythe Braun
University of Iowa
Cory Pitlik
Drake University
Naomi Jackson
University of Illinois
Vincent Luglio
Colorado College
Memphis ODP Interregional Showcase 2022
Rosters for the Memphis ODP Interregional Showcase are now published. Please CLICK HERE to view the rosters. Further information has been sent to all players that are invited. If your name is on the list and you have not received an email with additional information, please email Rico at odp@illinoisyouthsoccer.org.

THIS EVENT DOES NOT SIGNIFY THE FINAL STATE TEAM
IMPORTANT LINKS
ODP CONTACT INFORMATION
Rico
ODP Administrator
O: 847-290-1577 ext. 109
Marek Radziszewski
ODP Director
O: 847-290-1577 ext. 105
Adam Howarth
Director of Coaching doc@illinoisyouthsoccer.org
O: 847-290-1577 ext. 104