{"id":1843,"date":"2023-10-09T13:45:49","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T13:45:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/stxsoccer\/?page_id=1843"},"modified":"2026-08-10T12:32:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T17:32:29","slug":"odp-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/stxsoccer\/odp-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"general\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span class=\"ghostkit-text-uppercase\">General<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-is-odp\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-with-underline\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-almost-black-color\">WHAT IS ODP?<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Created by US Youth Soccer (USYS), the Olympic Development Program (ODP) is a developmental program intended to enhance a player\u2019s performance and supplement the training that players are getting with their full-time club teams. ODP is not intended to replace the training and games that a player gets with their club team; it is designed to act as a supplement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">Search By Section<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<h4 id=\"general-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\"><a href=\"#ODP-general\">General<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-divider ghostkit-divider-type-solid ghostkit-custom-2sdYEa\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"player-identification-events-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#player-identification-events\">Player Identification Events<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-divider ghostkit-divider-type-solid ghostkit-custom-2wFTXd\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"eligibility-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\"><a href=\"#ODP-eligibility\">Eligibility<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-divider ghostkit-divider-type-solid ghostkit-custom-Z1q5qWj\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"what-to-expect-after-odp-selection-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\"><a href=\"#what-to-expect-after-odp-selection\">What to Expect After ODP Selection<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-divider ghostkit-divider-type-solid ghostkit-custom-br9t9\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"what-to-expect-after-odp-selection-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\"><a href=\"#training-teams\">Training &amp; Teams<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-divider ghostkit-divider-type-solid ghostkit-custom-1TTXuw\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"what-to-expect-after-odp-selection-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\"><a href=\"#ODP-communication\">Communication<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-divider ghostkit-divider-type-solid ghostkit-custom-2svWse\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/stxsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/233\/2026\/02\/USYS-odp.png-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9014\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.9378531073446328;object-fit:cover;width:329px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/stxsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/233\/2026\/02\/USYS-odp.png-2.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/stxsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/233\/2026\/02\/USYS-odp.png-2.jpg?resize=286,300 286w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/stxsoccer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/233\/2026\/02\/USYS-odp.png-2.jpg?resize=86,90 86w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgb(238,238,238) 0%,rgb(136,136,136) 100%)\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"player-identification-events\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-primary-color has-text-color\"><strong>PLAYER IDENTIFICATION EVENTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"when-are-stx-odp-player-identification-events\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-with-underline ghostkit-custom-Z1bS2cy\">WHEN ARE STX ODP PLAYER IDENTIFICATION EVENTS?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Player Identification Events take place annually in August. Registration information for Player ID events is available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/stxsoccer\/odp-player-id-events\/\">STX ODP website<\/a>. Player ID Event announcements are also communicated via STX Social Media pages (@stxsoccer) and via email blasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-participate-in-a-player-identification-event-and-what-will-they-entail\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-with-underline ghostkit-custom-1ViQYa\">HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO PARTICIPATE IN A PLAYER IDENTIFICATION EVENT AND WHAT WILL THEY ENTAIL?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Player Identification Events Cost:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>$50 &#8211; Early (Regular) Registration<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>$75 &#8211; Late Registration<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consisting of one (1) or two (2) ID sessions designed to evaluate a player\u2019s technical, tactical, physical, and mental capabilities. The sessions for Boys &amp; Girls are held on one day or two days in an evening and\/or morning session period. Registered players will receive an STX ODP shirt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-with-underline\">HOW DOES REGISTRATION WORK AND WHAT IS COVERED?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All players in South Texas are eligible to participate in ODP Player ID Events and are covered by South Texas insurance during the event. If selected, players must register with South Texas Youth Soccer Association to be covered under STX insurance for all ODP training and events. Players who are not currently registered with STX must complete registration through a local club or association prior to participating in ODP training sessions. Please contact your local registrar to complete this process. <em><strong>Additional registration fees may apply<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-will-i-know-if-my-child-has-been-selected-for-stx-odp-after-a-player-identification-event\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-with-underline ghostkit-custom-Z2p30Ah\">HOW WILL I KNOW IF MY CHILD HAS BEEN SELECTED FOR STX ODP AFTER A PLAYER IDENTIFICATION EVENT?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Players will be notified by email, and Player Pool rosters will be posted by Age Year on the STX ODP website. Please ensure that all contact information is accurate and up-to-date when completing registration to ensure receipt of email updates and important information. If you have not received an email two weeks following the posted Pool Selection Date, please email\u202fthe Olympic Development Program Manager at <a href=\"mailto:ryank@stxsoccer.org\" type=\"mailto\" id=\"mailto:ryank@stxsoccer.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ryank@stxsoccer.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-many-players-will-be-selected-to-stx-odp-each-year\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-with-underline ghostkit-custom-1dsVpn\">HOW MANY PLAYERS WILL BE SELECTED TO STX ODP EACH YEAR?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is not a specified number of players accepted to Player Pools (no min\/max); STX ODP will aim for an approximate target of 40 players per age group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"my-child-was-in-stx-odp-does-he-she-have-to-go-through-the-stx-odp-player-identification-event-again\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-with-underline ghostkit-custom-Z2kfIN8\">MY CHILD WAS IN STX ODP, DOES HE\/SHE HAVE TO GO THROUGH THE STX ODP PLAYER IDENTIFICATION EVENT AGAIN?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some players will be pre-selected and invited to continue their participation the following year based on performance during the annual ODP cycle. If pre-selected, players must remain in good standing regarding performance, attitude, commitment, and maintain a current registration, to be be invited back without attending a Player Identification Event. If not pre-selected, he\/she must attend a Player ID event; Player ID event registration fees are waived for players returning from the most recent ODP cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ODP-eligibility\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-primary-color has-text-color\"><strong>ELIGIBILITY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-is-player-eligibility-determined\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-with-underline ghostkit-custom-Z3qUL8\">HOW IS PLAYER ELIGIBILITY DETERMINED?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligibility for STX ODP is determined by the player\u2019s calendar birth year, not their school year. A child born in 2012 is a \u201c2012\u201d in ODP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"my-child-plays-on-a-club-or-rec-soccer-team-can-he-she-still-participate-in-stx-odp-if-so-how-many-games-will-he-she-play\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-with-underline ghostkit-custom-zuueY\">MY CHILD PLAYS ON A CLUB OR REC. SOCCER TEAM. CAN HE\/SHE STILL PARTICIPATE IN STX ODP? IF SO, HOW MANY GAMES WILL HE\/SHE PLAY?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Olympic Development Program (ODP) is a developmental program intended to enhance a player\u2019s performance and supplement the training that players are getting with their full-time club teams. ODP is not intended to replace the training and games that a player gets with their club team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Players who are selected from the Player Pool will play games in events that STX ODP attends, such as Friendlies, Showcases, International Trips or Sub-Regional events where they will play approximately three (3) games per event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgb(238,238,238) 0%,rgb(136,136,136) 100%)\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-to-expect-after-odp-selection\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-primary-color has-text-color\"><strong>WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER ODP SELECTION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-do-we-accept-the-offer-of-a-place-in-the-player-pool-and-register-our-stx-odp-player-after-they-have-been-selected\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-with-underline ghostkit-custom-Zaa10b\">HOW DO WE ACCEPT THE OFFER OF A PLACE IN THE PLAYER POOL AND REGISTER OUR STX ODP PLAYER AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN SELECTED?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registration instructions will be sent by email. Players will have two weeks to accept the offer and register for the ODP Pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-is-the-cost-for-the-stx-odp-player-pool\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-with-underline ghostkit-custom-ZiLK8O\">WHAT IS THE COST FOR THE STX ODP PLAYER POOL?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2026\/2027 ODP Training Pool Fee is<strong> $375 for the entire year<\/strong>. The initial amount of $175 is due at time of registration. Players may opt to pay in full at the time of registration, or select monthly installments to be paid in two monthly payments (October and November). Players requesting financial assistance must complete a Financial Aid application. Applications are available upon request via email to the Olympic Development Program manager,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ryank@stxsoccer.org\" type=\"mailto\" id=\"mailto:ryank@stxsoccer.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ryank@stxsoccer.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-other-costs-should-we-expect\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-with-underline ghostkit-custom-Z2ork60\">WHAT OTHER COSTS SHOULD WE EXPECT?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selected teams will be formed from the Player Pool to attend games. Like any other soccer event, costs of attending these events will be divided by the attending group and paid for by the players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All Training Fees must be paid in full to participate in STX ODP, and to be eligible for selection to STX ODP events. More information about the dates and locations of these events can be found on our calendar page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"training-teams\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-primary-color\">TRAINING &amp; TEAMS<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"when-and-where-are-trainings-held\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-with-underline ghostkit-custom-Z2iJsPs\">WHEN AND WHERE ARE TRAININGS HELD?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Training events are rotated around major metropolitan areas in South Texas on 6 Sundays and 2 Saturdays. 4 Training events in Fall and 4 Training events in Spring. Training events consist of two training sessions per day: a morning and afternoon training session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"are-the-players-assigned-to-a-team-or-teams-based-upon-their-skill-level-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-with-underline ghostkit-custom-11DDgD\">ARE THE PLAYERS ASSIGNED TO A TEAM, OR TEAMS, BASED UPON THEIR SKILL LEVEL?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ODP players belong to a Player Pool, not a team. The only time teams are formed is if we travel to ODP Game Events. Players are selected for ODP events based on good standing status, ranking in their age group Player Pool and availability. Selections are made by the head coach of each age group according to a player\u2019s ranking in the pool from the training session evaluations. We will limit selections from the Player Pool to rosters of 12-14 players for 9v9 teams and 16-20 players for 11v11 teams when attending events where games are played. Pool players are selected based on evaluation of performance and ability at Player Identification Events, and players will be selected from the Player Pool based on the same criteria when selecting teams for events.\u200d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"once-a-player-makes-the-odp-program-what-is-the-time-commitment\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-with-underline ghostkit-custom-ZVXxei\">ONCE A PLAYER MAKES THE ODP PROGRAM, WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Players selected to STX ODP will be invited to register in the Player Pool and train with their age\/gender group. We schedule eight double sessions per ODP cycle: 6 on Sundays and 2 Saturday and Sunday with 4 double sessions in the Fall and 4 double sessions in the Spring. Players are encouraged to attend all the training sessions, but they are not mandatory if they have a club conflict. However, players must attend a minimum of 50% of the activities to be eligible to be recommended for Regional ID Events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sessions are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather and make-up training due to unforeseen cancellations are subject to field availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"should-we-expect-to-travel-to-tournaments\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-with-underline ghostkit-custom-2iqu62\">SHOULD WE EXPECT TO TRAVEL TO TOURNAMENTS?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, selected players will travel to ODP Events such as Friendlies, Sub Regional and Showcases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"does-odp-take-into-account-the-players-team-schedule-when-scheduling-the-training-sessions\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-with-underline ghostkit-custom-ZTjePY\">DOES ODP TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE PLAYERS&#8217; TEAM SCHEDULE WHEN SCHEDULING THE TRAINING SESSIONS?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do our best to schedule with as few conflicts as possible for the majority of the Training Pools. However, with the multiple leagues\/soccer programs in South Texas, and limited field availability at times, this is not always possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"my-child-cannot-make-it-to-one-of-the-training-dates-may-run-late-or-may-need-to-leave-early-is-this-okay\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-with-underline ghostkit-custom-Z6BmQR\">MY CHILD CANNOT MAKE IT TO ONE OF THE TRAINING DATES, MAY RUN LATE OR MAY NEED TO LEAVE EARLY. IS THIS OKAY?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We encourage players to attend all training sessions available, if possible, but we understand that their Club\/Rec team takes priority over ODP. If a player won\u2019t make a training session, be late or need to leave early, they must notify their head coach. So, he\/she is aware and can plan around it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"my-son-daughter-is-out-with-an-injury-i-e-torn-acl-broken-arm-leg-clavicle-etc-how-do-i-make-sure-they-are-not-dropped-from-stx-odp-for-missing-training-sessions\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-with-underline ghostkit-custom-Wj6SO\">MY SON\/DAUGHTER IS OUT WITH AN INJURY (I.E., TORN ACL, BROKEN ARM\/LEG\/CLAVICLE, ETC.). HOW DO I MAKE SURE THEY ARE NOT DROPPED FROM STX ODP FOR MISSING TRAINING SESSIONS?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Injuries are part of the game, and we are understanding of these situations. All that we ask is for player injuries to be communicated with documentation. Please email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:rodoc@stxsoccer.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rodo Castilla<\/a>&nbsp;with a copy of the player\u2019s doctor\u2019s documentation and a timeline for when they will return to play so we know when to expect them back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgb(238,238,238) 0%,rgb(136,136,136) 100%)\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ODP-communication\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-primary-color has-text-color\"><strong>COMMUNICATION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"i-did-not-receive-my-invitation-email-is-there-anything-i-should-be-aware-of\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-with-underline ghostkit-custom-ZBeooG\">I DID NOT RECEIVE MY INVITATION EMAIL. IS THERE ANYTHING I SHOULD BE AWARE OF?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some email servers block GotSport messaging. STX ODP families are advised to check their junk or spam mail folders and have multiple contact emails in their GotSport player profile in case of failed delivery to one of the email inboxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-do-we-know-if-a-practice-has-been-changed-or-cancelled\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-with-underline ghostkit-custom-Z1RAuvS\">HOW DO WE KNOW IF A PRACTICE HAS BEEN CHANGED OR CANCELLED?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Communications for training sessions are shared through email and the GotSport Team App. Please monitor these locations for updates or adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>General WHAT IS ODP? 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