The Ohio Players Academy (OPA) is for High School aged boys and graduating seniors who are looking to gain a competitive edge over the summer and to showcase their abilities in front of college coaches.

Benefits of OPA

• Play/train with like minded players in a fast paced, competitive environment
• Receive professional coaching from college coaches
• Learn to play at the college tempo/speed of play
• Be introduced to college tactics and sessions
• Showcase your ability in front of college coaches on a daily basis
• We can implement your HS/College Pre-Season Fitness training into our sessions
• Be in the best shape physically, tactically and technically before the fall season.

Topics Covered
*May change based on level and needs of players participating*

• Transition to offense/defense
• Possession to penetrate
• Speed of play
• Combination play in the final third
• Building out of the back
• Finishing exercises
• Crossing & finishing
• Defend as a line (back, midfield, forward)
• Deny penetration
• Defending in the red zone
• Pressing

Where
Westerville Sports Complex, 325 N Cleveland Avenue, Westerville, OH 43082

OPA Staff
Director: Jason Griffiths (Otterbein University Men’s Head Coach)
GK Coach: Tom Greensall (Otterbein University Men’s Assistant Coach)

•  Jason Griffiths (614) 823-3524
  jgriffiths@otterbein.edu