Zev Taublieb explains whether ODP and ID2 camps are enough to get recruited for college soccer. ODP helps your resume and gets you in front of some college coaches, but exposure is limited. National ID2 signals readiness for top programs, while regional ID2 still matters for your profile.
Is ODP good enough to play college soccer? So ODP is worth paying for and doing the extra bit for because one, you'll play against better players. Two, they sometimes have college coaches come to like ODP events. Not very many, but it does happen. But the big thing is putting it on your email and your resume, which should just be in your email, no separate resume, is helpful. It recognizes that within your region you are one of the higher level players. So I would recommend ODP. Now if you're going to miss a showcase for ODP or even an ID camp, then there's a debate to be had because ODP does have limited exposure. It's just something you put on a piece of paper that is good. If you want a list of the best teams in your state that can help you get exposure, comment the word "state" and I'll send you an entire list. Is ID2 good enough to play college soccer? So there are different levels of ID2 based off of the region you're in in the state. If you're talking about ID2 that's directly affiliated with the national team, then that's a really big deal and you may be good enough to play at the highest levels of college soccer. The Florida States, the North Carolinas, the UCLAs. If your ID2 is still within your region, it's definitely something you should do and put on your resume. College coaches don't tend to come to events of ID2, but college coaches either coach in ID2, so they're literally coaching you, or they know the coaches within ID2 and can connect and talk to you. So ID2 or ODP is a really good thing. If you want a list of the best club teams in your state, comment the word state and I will send you a list. If you want more help playing college soccer, give me a call. Link's in the bio. Bye.
