Navigating ODP Selection

ODP selection announcements can be emotionally challenging for players AND parents. The goal of this workshop is to provide tools that help families respond to both success and disappointment in a healthy, productive way.

The central concept guiding the workshop is Psychological Flexibility. Rather than telling players to “be mentally tough” and suppress emotions, psychological flexibility teaches athletes to:

-Acknowledge emotions

-Maintain perspective

-Focus on controllable actions

-Continue moving toward development goals

This approach is widely used in elite sport and performance psychology because it helps athletes stay adaptable, resilient, and motivated over the LONG TERM.