According to Walker, one or two athletes from each team will likely be selected to participate in a USA Water Polo camp with a chance to be chosen to represent Team USA globally by competing in …
KEARNS, Utah (ABC4) — The USA Water Polo’s 2025 Girls Olympic Development Program (ODP) National Championship came to Utah Sunday for the first time in its history.
“The Olympic Development Program is about producing future Olympians but also future great players and great people,” said Brad Peercy, aquatics director at Kearns Recreation Center.
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According to Peercy, the ODP is a pipeline for young players to eventually compete at the highest level, while also being discovered by both college and Olympic coaches.
The tournament brought in 18 teams from across the country representing 13 different regions. Players from Utah also competed on the Mountain Zone team, coached by Mitchell Walker.
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“These athletes have been working incredibly hard for the last several months to progress through the pipeline for this ODP cycle,” Walker told ABC4.com.
According to Walker, one or two athletes from each team will likely be selected to participate in a USA Water Polo camp with a chance to represent Team USA globally by competing in tournaments.
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USA Water Polo says the championship is centered on competition but still focuses on athlete development and experience.
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