# 2025 Boys ODP Teams
**URL:** https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/2025-boys-odp-teams/847
**Category:** High School - Boys
**Created:** [January 7, 2025, 11:29pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/2025-boys-odp-teams/847 "2025-01-07T23:29:43Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@Gibson](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/Gibson)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2025, 2:05pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/2025-boys-odp-teams/847/360 "2025-03-24T14:05:20Z")
ODP can’t be all thing to all people and I disagree with you. Many have played together and against each other and the coaches do know them. The regionals is evidence of that. The idea of mixing them up seems borne solely from a hope that weaker players can play on a winning team.
Illiesm, really?
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### Author:  [@WPpops](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/WPpops)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2025, 3:10pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/2025-boys-odp-teams/847/361 "2025-03-24T15:10:35Z")
I think it depends on which zone we are talking about. Yes they play against each other, as do players outside of the zone so that is not zone specific. With each other? Maybe some and in a particular zone, but taking a national point of view I do not believe so.
I am not sure what you mean by llliesm so can’t speak to that.
I still go back to USAWP seeking feedback to see if there is an opportunity to be better, whatever that looks like.
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### Author:  [@wp2024](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/wp2024)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2025, 3:56pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/2025-boys-odp-teams/847/362 "2025-03-24T15:56:35Z")
Regarding feedback, I believe WPEX has the potential to make a greater impact on the sport than it currently does. Jeff and his team have created an online community that connects what seem to be the most passionate and possibly the most informed independent observers and participants in the sport.
I know a handful of USAWP board members and have suggested that they follow the site, even pointing them to specific topics I thought would be beneficial. That said, I’m not sure whether USAWP follows the site as closely as they should.
In theory, WPEX could facilitate surveys, collect feedback, provide education, and share insights with both the community and USAWP. This would be a way of “giving back” to the sport and supporting USAWP with the help of a dedicated group of volunteers. It also wouldn’t be overly time-consuming. For instance, the entire ODP discussion could be processed through ChatGPT to generate an “ODP wiki page,” and so on.
WPEX might require some editorial oversight, but given the number of active participants on the forum, managing it shouldn’t be too demanding.
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### Author:  [@Marco](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/Marco)
#### Post date: [March 30, 2025, 9:20pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/2025-boys-odp-teams/847/363 "2025-03-30T21:20:41Z")
Below are the final ODP Boys placings over the past three years with indicators showing the zone’s recent improvement.
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### Author:  [@wp2024](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/wp2024)
#### Post date: [March 31, 2025, 4:13pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/2025-boys-odp-teams/847/364 "2025-03-31T16:13:37Z")
A longer-term perspective (roughly a decade) and an attempt to ‘smooth the data’ using the available data on the USA WP site.
Observations:
- PAC has developed the most depth, with the Blue team moving into the top four.
- CEN has declined over the years, along with GLZ and PNW.
- NEZ has shown the largest improvement, breaking into the top eight.
- PSW consistently ranking at the bottom of the top eight is somewhat surprising (club teams vs. individual talent?).
I assume this trend mirrors JO results.
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### Author:  [@SDPolo810](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/SDPolo810)
#### Post date: [March 31, 2025, 5:04pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/2025-boys-odp-teams/847/365 "2025-03-31T17:04:29Z")
PSW Youth has traditionally not retained all of the top athletes through the final years of ODP, unfortunately. Many quit after the Cadet level if they don’t make NTSC or Academy, and zone performance is directly related to participation. It’s unfortunate because there are a lot of strong youth athletes in the zone.
I think you will see an improvement in PSW Youth performance over the next couple of years because of the number of Academy and NT kids at the current Cadet level.
Rod Bowen does an excellent job as the zone head coach, getting the best performance he can out of the participants every year.
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### Author:  [@JFranPolo](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/JFranPolo)
#### Post date: [April 1, 2025, 8:43pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/2025-boys-odp-teams/847/366 "2025-04-01T20:43:41Z")
Jack Davis (Del Mar/Cathedral Catholic/2028) on PSW Red made a lot happen for them on both sides of the pool. He was a major catalyst in their winning ways.
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### Author:  [@H20rosy](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/H20rosy)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2025, 7:47am UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/2025-boys-odp-teams/847/367 "2025-04-03T07:47:17Z")
I agree with the Nick Johnson award. I want to give a shoutout to one of our athletes that received the Nick Johnson award Braylen Ward from the Pacific section. He is from the suburbs, part of Lamorinda Brentwood (a branch of Lamorinda Waterpolo that is in a more underprivileged community). He was chosen by a coach at a tournament to attend ODP by invite only (he did not attend a camp…he scored like 9 goals on the teams coach the second time we played them). He scored 10 goals at ODP championship (NorCal) had steals, assists and had the most positive attitude a kid could have. He called all his coaches to thank them. He always has a smile on his face, supported the other athletes and he has only been playing for a little over a year and is 13 years old.
What makes the best part of all this, is he did this during black history month, and was the only black athlete on the team.
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### Author:  [@OutsideLookingIn](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/OutsideLookingIn)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2025, 5:08pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/2025-boys-odp-teams/847/368 "2025-04-03T17:08:08Z")
More of this!! Great to see.
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### Author:  [@calvesofsteel](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/calvesofsteel)
#### Post date: [May 14, 2025, 1:08am UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/2025-boys-odp-teams/847/369 "2025-05-14T01:08:34Z")
Awesome to see, and thank you for sharing!
also, thanks to the coach who recognizes talent. thanks for making our sport better
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### Author:  [@RoundMound34](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/RoundMound34)
#### Post date: [May 14, 2025, 10:23pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/2025-boys-odp-teams/847/370 "2025-05-14T22:23:10Z")
Has anyone seen the Roster for the U17 (Youth/Cadet hybrid?) team heading to Medellin, Columbia for the PanAm Games starting on the 19th?
Havent seen anything on USAWP.
Team Canada appears to have several Americans and SoCal club affiliated Canadians on their team.
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### Author:  [@JFranPolo](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/JFranPolo)
#### Post date: [May 15, 2025, 6:00pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/2025-boys-odp-teams/847/371 "2025-05-15T18:00:07Z")
2025 Pan-American Team
> [@2025 ODP Boys' Selections](https://www.waterpoloexchange.com/t/2025-odp-boys-selections/1284/13):
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> Some more details on the cadets. Looks like 11 clubs represented! First Name Last Name Birth Grad Club Position Hand Cortez Chavez 2011 2029 Del Mar A Right Owen Clark 2010 2028 OCWP CD Right Hunter Coleman 2010 2028 Stanford C Right Jack Davis 2010 2028 Del Mar A Right Curren Francisco 2010 2029 Newport A Right William Gorsche 2010 2029 LA Premier A Right Ronan Keane 2010 2028 North Irvine A Right Christopher Koo 2010 2029 Mission A Right Francesco Pintaric 2010 2029 …
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### Author:  [@Poolpro24](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/Poolpro24)
#### Post date: [May 15, 2025, 9:44pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/2025-boys-odp-teams/847/372 "2025-05-15T21:44:58Z")
Does anyone have the Cadet girls roster? Not sure to post in girls club or to start girls ODP thread
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### Author:  [@barin](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/barin)
#### Post date: [May 16, 2025, 4:42pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/2025-boys-odp-teams/847/373 "2025-05-16T16:42:25Z")
> **[Women's Cadet National Team Roster Announced for 2025 PanAm Aquatics Water...](https://usawaterpolo.org/news/2025/5/16/womens-cadet-national-team-roster-announced-for-2025-panam-aquatics-water-polo-championships.aspx)**
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> The roster for the Women's Cadet National Team has been announced for the 2025 PanAm Aquatics Water Polo Championships in Medellin, Colombia.
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### Author:  [@WaterPoloInfo](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/WaterPoloInfo)
#### Post date: [May 19, 2025, 3:55am UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/2025-boys-odp-teams/847/375 "2025-05-19T03:55:24Z")
They may be playing with team Canada since USA is only sending 2010’s or younger to the u17 PanAm Games.
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### Author:  [@Poolpro24](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/Poolpro24)
#### Post date: [June 4, 2025, 11:59pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/2025-boys-odp-teams/847/376 "2025-06-04T23:59:16Z")
anyone seen boys development june camp roster?
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### Author:  [@waterpoloplayer1](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/waterpoloplayer1)
#### Post date: [July 14, 2025, 7:39pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/2025-boys-odp-teams/847/377 "2025-07-14T19:39:38Z")
Just wondering if cadet is 2010-2011 for this upcoming 2025-2026 year?
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### Author:  [@wp2024](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/wp2024)
#### Post date: [July 14, 2025, 8:19pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/2025-boys-odp-teams/847/378 "2025-07-14T20:19:37Z")
2008/2009 Youth
2010/2011 Cadets
2012/2013 Development
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### Author:  [@Poolpro24](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/Poolpro24)
#### Post date: [September 2, 2025, 3:08am UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/2025-boys-odp-teams/847/379 "2025-09-02T03:08:12Z")
When and where our 2026 national championships for boys and girls?
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### Author:  [@wpolo93](https://waterpoloexchange.com/u/wpolo93)
#### Post date: [September 2, 2025, 11:09pm UTC](https://waterpoloexchange.com/t/2025-boys-odp-teams/847/380 "2025-09-02T23:09:06Z")
You can probably write to [ODP@usawaterpolo.org](mailto:ODP@usawaterpolo.org) and ask this question.
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