ODP Newsletter 11/20/19
ODP Players and Parents,

We were pleased to meet so many players this past weekend eager to develop. There is no ODP training this weekend. We will resume training on the weekend of December 6-8.
Event Availability
We would like to know everyones availability for future ODP invite only events. Please use the link below to fill out your availability for each event. Please complete this by the end of the day on November 27, 2019.


As invites go out for this event it is important to keep in mind that this is NOT a State Team selection, but merely another step in the evaluation process that will lead to the final State Team selection.

Invites for each event will go out 2 weeks prior to the event.
UPCOMING TRAINING SCHEDULE
Below is the schedule for the weekend at each location. You can also follow this link here to the schedule page on our website. All training is indoor.
NOVEMBER 22
Rockford
No Training

Mercyhealth Sportscore Two
8800 E. Riverside Blvd.
Loves Park, IL 61111
NOVEMBER 23
Rockford
No Training

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

Schaumburg Sport Center
1141 W. Irving Park Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60193
NOVEMBER 24
Rockford
No Training

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

Schaumburg Sport Center
1141 W. Irving Park Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60193
Older: Born January 1- June 30 & Younger: Born July 1- December 31
Missing ODP Training?
We understand that players may be unavailable for certain training dates. If that is the case for your son/daughter, please send an email to Rico and include the following:

  • Players Name
  • Birthdate (mm/dd/yyyy)
  • ODP Number

This allows us to notify coaches so they can plan their training sessions appropriately. Players who miss a session are not penalized, however it is one less opportunity to be in front of coaches.
International Trip
If you were not able to attend the webinar, below is a link to listen to the recording. Once we receive the availability of players we will begin to send out initial invites.


Just as a reminder, those who made the State Team last ODP season will be given first opportunity to register for the trip. As spots open up, we will send out additional invites based on those who tried out and who are available to attend.

For those who want more information, please follow the link below to view the travel proposals.

ODP Paralympic Development Information


We are in our second year of offering programming for those interested in participating with the Paralympic Development Program.

This year we will begin in January by offering two clinics. Dates are still being finalized, so stay tuned.

In order to be eligible to play, athletes must be between the ages of 14-18 years old, ambulant and have one of the following neurological conditions:

  • Have had a stroke
  • Have Cerebral Palsy
  • Have had a Traumatic Brain Injury/Acquired Brain Injury
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Have Questions?
Feel free to reach out to Tim Twellman with any questions you may have.
Tim Twellman
SVP Student Athlete Services
Phone: 636-980-7620
 
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Contact Information
Rico
ODP Administrator
O: 847-290-1577 ext. 109
C: 847-774-1958