ODP Testimonials

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Dear Todd, Georgi, and Ashton, 
I just want to thank you all for the Memphis experience.  We really appreciated all the timely communication and helpful information throughout the weekend.  Charlotte loved the games, bad weather and all, and the intentional coaching throughout the weekend.  She connected with a lot of her teammates which was an added bonus and was really grateful she got to participate.  
As a parent experiencing ODP for the first time, I appreciated every aspect of this program, and it far exceeded what I thought it would be.  We live in a smaller town, and our soccer club does a great job for the size of our community, but the training and Memphis experience with ODP was outstanding and I saw a lot of growth in Charlotte’s skills and confidence.  Thank you all for your work with our young athletes!
Sincerely,
Andrea Arrington-Sirois

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“A HUGE thanks to several great years of ODP! Brock is starting his freshman year at the University of Evansville. He is already loving being part of the men’s soccer team! He has the BEST things to say about ODP and Indiana soccer. Great coaching through you all. Lifelong friends. With fond memories” – Tamara Wandel 

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“Thank you so much for an incredible weekend in Memphis! Vivian had such a great time building new friendships, making memories, and strengthening her soccer skills. That last game against Nebraska was my favorite! 🙂 We are so happy and proud to be part of the Indiana ODP family. We greatly appreciate your positivity and mentoring for Vivian. She talks so highly of you!”
-Parent of 2010/11 Girls 

“This is Anna Rosato. I wanted to thank you both and all of ODP for such an amazing experience. ODP has remained a constant in my soccer life for the past few years. I am grateful for all that I learned from my coaches and all of the incredible experiences I had as an Indiana player, including (but definitely not limited to) two Germantown Invitational Championships, our interregional trip to Pennsylvania, and many, many Sundays spent at Grand Park. I will miss ODP deeply and it will always hold a special place in my heart.

My participation in ODP for the last six years has undoubtedly made me a better soccer player–not only in terms of my technical and physical development, but also by improving my tactical knowledge and my understanding of the game. Being a part of the ODP family has provided me with unparalleled opportunities to train with the best soccer players in the state and compete against the top players in the Midwest Region. During my time with ODP, I was fortunate to participate in three inter-regional tournaments, win two Germantown Invitational Championships, and be invited to four Midwest ODP Regional camps. Perhaps more importantly, ODP has given me the opportunity to work with coaches of the highest caliber who have pushed me to realize my full soccer potential. This training has given me a foundation to compete at the highest level of club soccer on the ECNL and DA stages for the past four years. I will forever be grateful for the support, relationships, and lessons I gained from ODP”. Anna Rosato

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Hey Coach Chris, I hope you had an easy trip back to Indiana.  I wanted to thank you for all the time and effort given to the Indiana ODP athletes this winter.  Memphis was a great experience even with all the weather challenges.  I know Grayson has enjoyed being part of the team and we are grateful for you and your crew.  

Thank you again!

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Coach Potts,
My 2011 son is one of the goalkeepers who played in the Friendlies at Grand Park last month and was in Memphis this past weekend for the 2011 White team. My family and I want to thank you and all the coaches for all that you do from a teaching, coaching and encouragement standpoint. This was my son’s first year taking part in ODP, and he has loved every second of it, from taking part in every training session, being around all the boys who are passionate about soccer and even playing in the freezing cold on Saturday in Memphis. Haha! 
-Thank you, again!

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Coach Dave Beck,
Thank you for taking the time to put together the games recap! Kamden had a great time. The boys looked great together. We appreciate the opportunity to be able to play with such a talented group. Again, thank you to all the coaches for putting their time and resources into the boys. 
-Matt Davis

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Good morning Coach Andy,
I wanted to take a moment to thank you and your staff. Our 2010 son has been involved with ODP since 2021. Unfortunately, he was injured during a game at the beginning of fall 2023 and had to have major knee surgery, leading to a lengthy rehab and recovery that caused him to miss the entire last year of ODP. This fall he had a great season in high school but was understandably nervous about rejoining ODP. The environment you and your staff created really helped him feel more at ease, and we are grateful for that.

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We are really looking forward to the tournament this weekend. Thank you so much for all of the GREAT communication throughout the entire ODP process. As a parent, I am constantly trying to get all of the jigsaw pieces in place of schedules, logistics, development etc. The communications that we receive from you and the rest of the ODP team are top notch—some of the best communication among all of the different groups our family is involved in. I’m a team manager for my son’s club team, so I appreciate the effort that goes into the “administrative” side of your role. Just wanted you to know it’s noticed and appreciated.

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Just want to send a little note to let you all know that Mason really enjoyed Memphis this year. He was unsure after last season if he was going to continue with ODP but Coach Brian has been a great coach so far and Mason has really enjoyed learning from him. Thanks again! – Carrie Han

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Coach Scott,
Just wanted to send a quick thank you to you, your staff, and the extended ODP folks. This was Gavin’s 2010 first go in ODP and all things point to him really enjoying the sessions, the friendly matches, and the program in general. Our family appreciated the emails on session topics and drills. It was a good teaching moment to put those in front of Gavin and see if he had questions beforehand.

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“My daughter started doing ODP as a 5^th grader.  The experiences and friendships she made were of tremendous value to her growth and development and helped shape her into a confident young adult.  Indiana ODP also helped her blossom as a strong and smart soccer player. 

Among the benefits she cites as part of her ODP experience are being coached by a range of coaching personalities; having to think through the game; being comfortable playing with new players as well as being challenged to learn different tactics, formations and to compete against top players from both Indiana and different states.

She had to overcome adversity to achieve her goals of making state teams and take critiques of her game as a challenge to be overcome.  These life lessons helped make her a better student now that she is in high school.  They also allowed her to handle being on a club soccer team more than an hour away from home while maintaining high marks in AP classes as well as being confident enough to compete against the best players in the country.”

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Hi ODP Staff,
I wanted to say thank you!  My son, joined ODP this winter and Memphis was his first tournament.  He is really enjoying ODP and seems to be gaining a lot from it already.  Memphis was a great experience.  I really appreciate your staff, your timely and thorough communication and your dedication to developing the players.  Thank you so much for all you do behind the scenes and with the boys! 

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“Joy/Coach Shelly/Coach Mabuchi: my guess you already know but Jackson was invited to compete with the Regional boys in December.  I wanted to personally thank all of you for everything you do for the ODP program.  This program has impacted my son in many positive ways. Without the tireless efforts and commitment of the ODP staff this would not have been possible.” – Jim and Lee Ann

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I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for this weekend. Hallie had an amazing experience and it was good to see her finding her confidence on the field. Thank you for your time and encouragement ⚽️❤️ she is looking forward to ODP in the future! 
-Tasha Stahly

“We wanted to say thank you to Coach Andy, Kim D, Stacy, and the several other GK coaches that have worked with Kat over the past several years. ODP has definitely helped her become the keeper that she is today.  Also a shout out to you Joy for keeping me informed and on track” – 2003 Katie Hofhauer 367

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“ODP has been a very important part of my soccer path and is a big reason for my success. Indiana ODP gave me significant opportunity as a goalie to train 1 on 1,  in small groups and in scrimmages  with top tier coaches.  This excellent individual and small group training allowed me to have significant touches and taught me not only fundamentals early on, but also how to deal with many situations on the field mentally and physically. During my 3 years of ODP I developed a much greater understanding of the game and also developed many lasting friendships.  I was invited to ODP Regional ID Camp two  years ago which gave me an opportunity to meet and train with very good players from around the country.    As a result I was able to improve in so many areas such that I made the Cincinnati United Premier DA team in 2018 and now have the privilege to play for the inaugural FC Cincinnati MLS U15 Pro Academy team.  I miss my 2005 ODP team mates, but continue to stay in touch with them.  One of my closet friends from the team is Benji Chavarria who is playing for the Chicago Fire MLS DA Academy team.  We have gone from playing together at ODP to playing against each other, which is fun as off the field we are good friends.  I am very thankful for the opportunity and the many coaches at Indiana ODP that made me both a better person and a better player”. – Austin Wells 2005 FC Cincinnati DA

“ODP has been a very important part of my soccer path and is a big reason for my success. Indiana ODP gave me significant opportunity as a goalie to train 1 on 1,  in small groups and in scrimmages  with top tier coaches.  This excellent individual and small group training allowed me to have significant touches and taught me not only fundamentals early on, but also how to deal with many situations on the field mentally and physically. During my 3 years of ODP I developed a much greater understanding of the game and also developed many lasting friendships.  I was invited to ODP Regional ID Camp two  years ago which gave me an opportunity to meet and train with very good players from around the country.    As a result I was able to improve in so many areas such that I made the Cincinnati United Premier DA team in 2018 and now have the privilege to play for the inaugural FC Cincinnati MLS U15 Pro Academy team.  I miss my 2005 ODP team mates, but continue to stay in touch with them.  One of my closet friends from the team is Benji Chavarria who is playing for the Chicago Fire MLS DA Academy team.  We have gone from playing together at ODP to playing against each other, which is fun as off the field we are good friends.  I am very thankful for the opportunity and the many coaches at Indiana ODP that made me both a better person and a better player”. – Austin Wells 2005 FC Cincinnati DA

“Our family are eternally grateful for the experience and amazing coaching Lucy received during her time with the program. She is the player she is today partly because of ODP. We wish her age level the best and again thank you for all you have done for Lucy. Be watching…she’ll be playing in college. She’s already got her first offer. And ODP helped get her there.”  -Parent of 2008

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“ODP provides motivated club players an opportunity to receive additional quality training and instruction with similarly motivated club players.  They offer flexible training times to help facilitate participation that doesn’t conflict with club matches.  It’s a great resource provided by the Indiana Soccer Association.” –Tommy Berry, Cutters Soccer Club DOC

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Hi Coaches,
I just want to let you know that I agree wholeheartedly.  My daughter Marinda grew so much through this tournament.  She really enjoyed it and I know this experience will stick with her for a long time.  As Pat Summit says- winning isn’t important.  Wanting to win and working to win is much more important.  Player growth is why we’re in ODP and it was achieved.  Thanks for extending her the opportunity. 
-Amanda Thompson- Parent of 2010/11 Girls 

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“I hope all has been well! I just wanted to thank you for everything you have done for me! You helped me in so many ways and I will forever be grateful for everything! Thank you for helping me and always making me feel welcomed at ODP. I was wondering when the season starts so I could go in and say hello?”  –Kevin Valdez

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“Joy, just wanted to share this with you. Rory was invited to the regional Costa Rica event.  She will be attending.  I personally wanted  to say thanks for all ODP has done for Rory on and off the field”. – Dave Barnard

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“Hi Georgi and Todd,
We had a wonderful experience in Memphis. Sean’s game has developed and he enjoyed the competition with ODP State teams. We finished with a win and this kept us upbeat all the way home to Warsaw. For both 2009 teams, I thought Indiana competed very well and showed nice passages of play. There are good athletes on both Red and White teams. Enjoy the well deserved break and we will see you when practice resumes.”
Regards -Sean Smith Snr- Parent of 2009 Boys

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“Coach Andrew, I wanted to take a moment to send a note of thanks for coaching Elle during ODP this year, especially during the Ohio tournament.  You are one of the few coaches to “get” Elle.  As you know, she’s fiercely competitive and extremely strong willed.  As you noted, these character traits might serve her well as an adult but it can be a challenge to coach.  You took the time to talk to her, coach her about how to use her energy on the field and to harness her competitive nature in a positive way.  After the game, Elle told you her dream is to be a professional soccer player one day.  She’s said that ever since she’s been a little girl but this is the first time I’ve heard her open up to a coach about her goals.  You clearly earned her trust that day.  And for that, I am forever grateful.”

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I don’t know anything about soccer and don’t have the talent, experience or skill to help her.  It’s only through special programs like ODP, and coaches like you, that she may one day realize that dream. Thank you for all you do.  This family appreciates the work of the program and teaching kids how to play a sport they love” – Joy Fischer

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“Thank You for guiding me through my ODP years. I appreciate the work you put into organizing and coordinating events in my later years, and for coaching me when I played under you. ODP gave me the opportunity to play against players better than myself and motivated me to work to reach their level. It was a great experience. 

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I am interested in the Coach in Training program but probably not until my senior year. I’m not sure I would have the time this year as I plan on attending some ID camps on the weekends. Maybe I’ll see you at a Unified Track meet sometime in the spring.” – Ian Holtz-Hazaltine

“Indiana ODP offers the rare opportunity to gather like-minded athletes under the instruction of high-level coaches in a unique environment where the focus isn’t playing time or tournament wins. Being able to run sessions that are solely development-driven allows me to assess athletes’ strengths and identify areas of needed growth and work in a way I’ve never been able to in the club, or even college, game. It’s what coaching is supposed to be: player-focused. My time with ODP has helped me reconnect with why I coach young women today and I greatly value the opportunity I’ve had working with IN ODP.” –Stacy Pease – ODP Coach

“I just wanted to reach out and express just how thankful I am for everyone involved in this program that has helped me get to where I am today. ODP came at a time for me when I really needed it and I wouldn’t be the type of player or person I am today without it! The level of awareness and knowledge of the game I gained is really what sets me up to succeed, not to mention the great positional and tactical coaching I received as well. ODP has helped me reach my goals, both short and long term, one of which was being invited to the Midwest Regional ID Camp, and I am so grateful to say I have finally reached that goal! Unfortunately, due to a number of reasons (vacation and other college camp conflicts), I will have to decline the invitation to attend, but for me, being invited was just as exciting, encouraging, and fulfilling. Once again thank you all for everything, and know I am still very interested in helping out with district training or anything else you all may need! Just let me know.” –Emma Lopp.