How are Players selected for
invitation to the State ODP tryouts?
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District 6 will notify club
Directors of Coaching (DOC’s)
when the window for
recommendations for state
tryouts is open.
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Recommendations can only
be made by DOC’s or
Coaches, no exceptions
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Parents may not
recommend their
child and coaches
may not recommend
their child
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The DOC’s or coach will
complete the online
recommendation form.
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District 6 staff will review
the recommendations and
invitations will be sent
directly to players selected
to the players to attend the
state tryouts
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What criteria are used to identify
players for ODP?
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Players recommended for the
state tryouts should be
evaluated using the
following criteria:
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Be within the top 20-30
players in their age
group in all of District
6, not just the top
player on their team.
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Exhibit superior
technique, insight and
vision and, display a
love for and passion for
the game.
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Dominate due to their
soccer ability rather
than pure size and
athleticism.
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There may be players
who are successful
due size or
athleticism, but ODP
is interested in
players who exhibit
superior soccer
skill and insight
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When is the Recommendation window
opened?
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The Recommendation window is
opened in summer prior to
the state tryout deadline of
Sept 1st each year. Clubs
are notified when the window
is opened.
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What about concerns about impacts to
my club team and possible recruiting?
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ODP runs concurrent to a
player’s club team; it does
not take the place of their
club team. In addition, ODP
is not used as a recruiting
tool.
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