FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 1st, 2016 Region I ODP Chooses WorldStrides Excel for International Soccer Tours Glenwood, MD. — September 1st, 2016 — WorldStrides Excel, the nation’s largest and most trusted sports travel provider is pleased to announce it is partnering with Region I ODP to deliver international soccer tours for their players. Region I ODP cultivates standout youth soccer players to represent the entire North East-Region and the United States at the highest levels of competition. Traveling internationally allows Region I ODP teams to play against top level professional academy teams around the world and engage in a higher level of competition. The trips also facilitate evaluation by scouts for international teams for players in advance of extended formal try-outs. Katia Sarokon, Region I ODP Administrator, stated, “I am excited to partner with WorldStrides Excel Programs to provide international travel and competition for Region I ODP teams. They have an impressive track record with state associations within Region I and around the country. Their professionalism, experience, contacts and comprehensive support structure were a huge draw for us. WorldStrides Excel has proven itself as a leader in this industry and we are looking forward to a great relationship going forward.” Under terms of the agreement, all teams will travel internationally April 9th-April 18th, 2017. The 1999 and 2000 boys and a joint 99/00 girls’ team will travel to Spain and the 2002 boys and a joint 99/00 girls’ team will travel to Scotland. “We are extremely proud to welcome Region I ODP to WorldStrides Excel Programs and to become their international soccer tour provider. We have long admired what Region I ODP does for the development of their players. Taking players and coaches abroad for international competition, including chances to learn new skills and tactics, is a natural extension of their desire to give them the best resources for topquality performance,” said Eric McAleer, Vice President, WorldStrides Excel Programs. About WorldStrides WorldStrides Excel Programs is the leader in international tours for U.S. soccer teams and is a specialist in meeting the unique requirements of international team travel at the recreational, travel, ODP, and collegiate team level. Founded in 1998 by Eric McAleer, a former European professional soccer player, Excel International Sports was acquired by WorldStrides in 2015. For more information on WorldStrides Excel Programs, visit www.worldstrides.com/excel.
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