Illinois ODP Newsletter 2/4/26

Issue Date 2/4/2026

ODP Players and Parents,

With the completion of Illinois ODP Winter Training, we want to thank all players and families for their commitment and effort throughout the training cycle. This week’s newsletter includes information regarding an added training session, Rockford Friendly rosters, and important details as we move toward final team selections. Many players will be participating in the Pre-ODP Festival, ODP Memphis Interregional and Rockford Friendlies. Following these events, final Illinois ODP State Team selections will be announced on April 1.

REMINDER: For all communications, please make sure to include player name and age group when emailing.

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ODP ADDED TRAINING

We are adding one more session for each age group in February. Most of the age groups will be at the Schaumburg Sport Center. The 2009/2010 age groups will be in Rockford.

Please review the schedule below. All players are welcome to attend however, since this is an added sessions, you must sign up. Schaumburg will be limited due to the smaller facility.

ODP ADDED TRAINING - SCHAUMBURG

Date	Time	Team
Feb 7	3:30pm-5pm	2015 OLDER GIRLS
Feb 7	5pm-6:30pm	2015 YOUNGER GIRLS
Feb 7	6:30-8pm	2012 YOUNGER BOYS
Feb 7	8pm-9:30pm	2012 OLDER BOYS
Feb 8	8am-9:30am	2011 GIRLS
Feb 8	12:30pm-2pm	2011 BOYS
Feb 21	3:30pm-5pm	2015 YOUNGER BOYS
Feb 21	5pm-6:30pm	2015 OLDER BOYS
Feb 21	6:30-8pm	2012 YOUNGER GIRLS
Feb 21	8pm-9:30pm	2012 OLDER GIRLS
Feb 22	11am-12:30pm	2013 GIRLS (ALL)
Feb 22	12:30pm-2pm	2014 GIRLS (ALL)
Feb 28	3:30pm-5pm	2014 OLDER BOYS
Feb 28	5pm-6:30pm	2014 YOUNGER BOYS
Feb 28	6:30-8pm	2013 YOUNGER BOYS
Feb 28	8pm-9:30pm	2013 OLDER BOYS

ODP ADDED TRAINING - ROCKFORD

Date	Time	Team
Feb 8	8am-10am	2009/2010 B
Feb 8	10am-12pm	2009/2010 G

FIELD PLAYER SIGN-UP

GOALKEEPER SIGN-UP

ODP ILLINOIS FRIENDLIES

Rockford Friendly rosters are now available. Follow the link below to view the rosters. THIS IS NOT THE FINAL STATE TEAM. Dates for each age groups friendlies can be found below. Event schedule will be posted later this week.

Event Ages & Dates

Ages: 2010 & 2011 Girls - February 21

Ages: 2010 & 2011 Boys - February 22

Ages: 2012 & 2013 Girls - February 28

Ages: 2012 & 2013 Boys - March 1

Ages: 2014 & 2015 Girls - March 14

Ages: 2014 & 2015 Boys - March 15

Important Roster Notes

Rosters are listed in alphabetical order
Goalkeepers are listed at the bottom of each roster
Goalkeepers do not follow the older/younger split
2013 Girls group does not follow older/younger split

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UPCOMING TRAINING SCHEDULE

All trainings are done indoors on turf & cleats can be used at each facility

February 7

Rockford

2016 Boys and Girls Festival

Address

Mercyhealth Sportscore Two

8800 E. Riverside Blvd.

Loves Park, IL 61111

Schaumburg

2015 Older Girls - 3:30pm-5pm

2015 Younger Girls - 5pm-6:30pm

2012 Younger Boys - 6:30pm-8pm

2012 Older Boys - 8pm-9:30pm

Address

Schaumburg Sport Center

1141 W. Irving Park Rd.

Schaumburg, IL 60193

February 8

Rockford

09/10 Boys - 8am-10am

09/10 Girls - 10am-12pm

Address

Mercyhealth Sportscore Two

8800 E. Riverside Blvd.

Loves Park, IL 61111

Schaumburg

2011 Girls - 8am-9:30am

2017 Girls - 9:30am-11am

2017 Boys - 11am-12:30pm

2011 Boys - 12:30pm-2pm

Address

Schaumburg Sport Center

1141 W. Irving Park Rd.

Schaumburg, IL 60193

CLICK HERE FOR WINTER SCHEDULE

MENTAL SKILLS CORNER

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

IL ODP players-welcome to Week 11 of Think, Play, Win, your weekly boost of practical sports psychology designed to help you perform with clarity and confidence when the game speeds up.

Brought to by Brian Roberts at pep360 (Whole Player. Whole Person. Whole Potential.) This series gives players simple, high-impact tools they can use immediately- in training, in games, and in moments that test you!

This week, we shift our focus back to one of the defining qualities of a Youth National Team (YNT) player: Growth Mindset and Winning Mentality, beginning with a closer look at MOTIVATION and DETERMINATION.

Motivation & Determination: Desire That Never Switches Off

At the Youth National Team level, ability gets you noticed-motivation and determination keep you there. This key quality reflects a player’s continuous drive to improve and compete, even when conditions are hard, pressure is high, or progress feels slow.

Motivation and determination aren’t about hype or emotion alone. They’re about daily choices, repeated over time.

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Content

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Motivation & Determination: Desire That Never Switches Off

What Motivation & Determination Look Like?

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What Motivation & Determination Look Like In Action?

Motivation & Determination Practical, On-Field Tips for This Week

-For Younger Players (U9–U12) Build desire, courage, and love for the game

-For Older Players (U13–U19) Turn motivation into standards

-For Parents Support Fuel motivation don’t drain it