The recording from the ODP Pre-Season webinar is now available. This session offered important information regarding the upcoming season, including team expectations, schedules and key updates.

If you were unable to attend the webinar, we highly encourage you to view the recording to ensure you are fully informed and prepared for the upcoming season. 

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ALL players attending training must check in with an ODP staff member that will be on site. Players will be asked for their name and ODP jersey number. If you don't have your ODP uniform, please see below on what to wear.

CHECK-IN WILL START 30 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED TRAINING TIME.

SCHAUMBURG

The check-in table will be upstairs near the glass that overlooks the soccer fields. Come in through the main facility entrance and look left.

ROCKFORD

The check-in table will be outside the entrance to Field 3. Come in through the main facility entrance and turn right.

Coaches will bring the players onto the field all at once a few minutes before the start of training.

We understand that there may have been some challenges with communication and order accuracy from our uniform provider. They are currently working to resolve these issues and ensure all orders are processed and delivered as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Below is information for those who do not have their uniform for training.

Field players should wear their blue jersey to start but have their white jersey in their bag.

Goalkeepers will start in their pink jersey but have their black jersey in their bag.

If your uniform does not arrive in time for the first session, please wear the following:

Field Players:

• Wear Blue top
• Black shorts
• Black socks

Goalkeepers

• Wear black top
• Black shorts
• Black socks

Each individual that is missing their uniform will be assigned a temporary number at check-in. If you still need to order your uniform, please see link below.

We will be hosting parent huddles throughout the day in both Rockford and Schaumburg this weekend.

In Rockford, the parent huddle will start 5-10 minutes after the players head onto the field for their session. For those in Schaumburg, the meeting will begin 5-10 minutes after the players are on the field. 

After the huddle, parent's are welcome to stay and watch training but it is not required.

The following items should be brought to each training session:

• ODP Uniform 
• Soccer ball
• Goalkeeper gloves (if applicable)
• Shinguards - REQUIRED
• Soccer shoes (can be cleats, turf or indoor shoes)
• Water bottle

If you know that you will be missing an ODP training session, please complete the ODP Absence Form. The link to the form is below and can also be found on the bottom of this email.

You can also find a link to the form on the ODP homepage.

We don't penalize players for missing a session. If you have a conflict between ODP and club event, we encourage you to discuss the conflict with your coach before making any decisions.

Coach Brian Roberts presents:

Think, Play, Win: Sports Psychology Tips for IL ODP Players

Beginning with next week's newsletter we will be providing mental skills tips that players can use to prepare for training and practices. Brian brings a rich background in player development and performance. Formerly Academy Director of Performance at Chicago Fire Academy, Brian holds UEFA B and USSF B coaching licenses, a BA (Hons) in Sports Science, and an MSc in Sports Psychology.

Additionally, as a qualified PE teacher (QTS), he brings a unique blend of practical coaching expertise and academic insight to his work, focusing on helping athletes achieve their FULL POTENTIAL on and off the field of play.