In Wednesday's newsletter there was some confusion on this weekend's schedule. If you opened the email on a mobile device the formatting shifted the dates and times. This newsletter is updated to show the correct weekend schedule on a desktop and mobile device.

If there is ever any confusion about the training dates or times, you can always reference the online schedule posted on our website for the correct information.

THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES TO THE SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEKEND

ODP Players and Parents,

The first ODP training begins this weekend! This week's newsletter includes IMPORTANT information for the upcoming weekend.

For those who will be attending ODP training this weekend, please arrive no more than 30 minutes before your session starts. ALL PLAYERS must check-in with onsite ODP staff. Staff will be near the entrance to the field. No paperwork is required. Players will be asked for their first and last name at check-in.

Coaches will then call the players onto the field. There will be a quick parent huddle about 5-10 minutes after the players go on the field. For Schaumburg, the parent huddle will be in the bleachers. For Rockford the huddle will be near the entrance at midfield.

If you have any questions regarding ODP, please contact Rico at odp@illinoisyouthsoccer.org. When you email, please make sure to include the players first and last name along with their age group.

Thank you to all who attended the webinar this past Sunday.This webinar from Sunday was not converted correctly so a new webinar was recorded. To view the webinar, click the link below.

All players should come dressed ready to train and bring the following:

• Water bottle
• Cleats or Indoor shoes (both permitted at each facility)
• Soccer ball
• Shin Guards
• ODP Uniform - wear you NAVY if you're a field player or YELLOW if you're a goalkeeper

NO UNIFORM? NO PROBLEM? If your uniform does not arrive in time for the first training, please wear the following:

• Field Players - Navy Shirt/Jersey & bring White Shirt/Jersey
• Goalkeepers - Yellow Shirt/Jersey or any other color that is not Navy or Light Blue
• Shorts & socks any color

IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE YOUR UNIFORM, DO NOT WEAR A SHIRT WITH A NUMBER ON IT. A TEMPORARY NUMBER WILL BE ASSIGNED AT CHECK-IN

Click Here for entire winter schedule

To view the friendlies and tournament schedule, please follow the link below

Q: My child cannot make a session, does this disqualify them from the State Team selection?

A: No. Attending all training sessions is not a requirement, however the more sessions a player attends the more opportunity a coach has to work and evaluate a player. Unfortunately, due to field availability, we also do not have any makeup sessions.

If your child will not be able to make a traiining session, please make sure to submit the ODP ABSENCE FORM using the link below. The form can also be found on the ODP Homepage under related links.

This year we are working with DSA-Laboratories for our player evaluations. We are excited with this new system and the features it will provide our staff and players. DSA-Laboratories has worked with clubs at the professional level and universities.

Please be on the lookout for more information in the coming days. Information will include, signing up and setting up profile.

ODP CONTACT INFORMATION

Rico

ODP Administrator

odp@illinoisyouthsoccer.org

O: 847-290-1577 ext. 109

C: 847-774-2339

Marek Radziszewski

ODP Director

marekr@illinoisyouthsoccer.org

O: 847-290-1577 ext. 105

Adam Howarth

Director of Coaching doc@illinoisyouthsoccer.org

O: 847-290-1577 ext. 104

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