The OPRF coaching staff would like to invite all parents and guardians to join us this Friday for our 7th Annual Soccer Social.

The great thing about this event is that it is PARENTS and COACHES only!!!
Come and support the OPRF Women’s Soccer program and meet the other parents & coaches.

WHEN: THIS FRIDAY March 17, (6:30-8:30)
WHERE: Skrine Chops (7230 W. Madison St. Forest Park) 2nd Floor Private Room.
COST: $50 per person prepaid or paid at the door. (Cost includes appetizers and entree samples, Car Magnet, Yard Signs and an entry to win a prize at the end of the evening. A Cash bar will be available as well)

Raffle tickets for prizes will be sold.
Just a glimpse at some of the prizes
Cubs hats, Sox Hats, Bulls hoodies, BlackHawks t-shirts and sweaters, Gift cards, bluetooth speakers, movie tickets, OPRF gear & more)

We hope to see everyone come out to spend some time with other soccer parents and meet the coaches.

Thank you in advance for your support during the 2017 season

Ignacio Ponce
OPRF Varsity Coach

Thank you for attending our parent/player meeting this past weekend. We are excited to get our season on the way and thankful for your support. Our coaching staff is anxious to start playing and I am sure the players are as well. We have a full schedule lined up and I would like to thank everyone ahead of time for your ongoing support in attending our games.

Please review the parent player handbook and handouts with your family to make sure you understand the season rules and expectations. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact your coach through teampages.com or by email.

Please do not forget to use teampages.com as your main source of cummunication regarding games or schedule changes during the season. You can go onto teampages and provide them with your cell number to receive text messages if you would like.

Once again on behalf of of the OPRF coaching staff thank you and welcome to the OPRF Women’s Huskie Family

Everyone get ready to experience the best dance party ever. We are all excited about the upcoming Huskie Zumbathon. Meagan “La Morenita” Ponce from Danceytude (My wife) will be teaching an exiting filled class to your best songs this Saturday April 30th @ 10am in the field house. Her choreographed based routines injects genuine dance steps into a fun-filled atmosphere that’s sure to make you feel like a real dance star! Come ready to sweat, dance and have a great time. All levels will be participating in this team event. Parents you are all welcome to come and support your team. Bring your cameras to get some great footage and pictures. I hear the coaches will be showing off their best dance moves as well. Players please wear your pink huskie soccer shirts to the zumbathon.

Five Things to Know About Recruiting

Finding an athletic scholarship can be a difficult, but it’s easier if you know the steps that need to be taken to give you the best shot during the complicated recruiting process.

When does the recruiting process start?

1. The athletic recruiting process started yesterday. You don’t have to look far on the Internet to find lists of college sports prospects that are still in junior high. Ideally, you should begin thinking about athletic recruiting in the seventh or eighth grade, and by the beginning of freshman year you should have a good understanding of the NCAA rules and core course requirements. The recruiting process is complicated and time consuming, and waiting until the last minute is never a good idea if you’re looking for an athletic scholarship.

How do I get discovered?

2. College coaches find athletic recruits based on third-party evaluations from trusted resources. You’re an outstanding middle blocker. You run through linebackers like they’re butter. You can routinely bury open three-pointers. Having the skill on the court or field doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be spotted by college programs. College coaches work with experienced talent evaluators and rely on online resources to identify and discover top athletic prospects.

How do coaches evaluate prospects?

3. Make sure coaches see your highlight video and use the Internet as your most powerful recruiting tool. Highlight videos help college coaches determine talent. But coaches don’t have the time to look at every video they receive, and they certainly can’t spend hours scouring YouTube for clips. When a highlight video comes from a trusted recruiting expert at NCSA, that video doesn’t get lost in the shuffle. Easy access to video highlights and statistics lets coaches find players that fit their system. Showcasing your skills on the Internet makes the athletic recruiting process easier for both you and the coaches you want to impress.

Where am I qualified to play?

4. Less than 1% of college athletes earn a Division I full ride. More than 1,800 colleges have athletic programs and 94% of them are outside of Division I. The majority of college athletes don’t compete in Division I, so set your expectations accordingly. Most college athletes are at the Division II, Division III, NAIA or junior college level. An experienced talent evaluator can tell you exactly which level you should shoot for and where you’re likely to find the most success.

What is my coach’s role?

5. Your coach can take care of your development on the field or on the court, but getting an athletic scholarship is your responsibility. Ultimately, your athletic ability is what earns you a scholarship, but the recruiting process requires a lot of work off of the playing field. Your high school or club coach probably can’t dedicate the time that the athletic recruiting process requires.

Know your stuff?
You’ve got the top five things to know under your belt.
Now find out what you can do to earn an athletic scholarship.

http://ncsasports.org/how-do-you-get-recruited/athletic-recruiting

We need your help in soliciting local businesses to sponsor a husky or donate gift certificates/items. Please read the attached PDF about the Huskies on Parade and print out forms to hand out to businesses. Please email me, Nancy Gonzalez nanloggon@sbcglobal.net, businesses that you have approached and names of businesses that will sponsor a husky. Thanks!