Great Bend youngsters Natalia Rodriguez and Xali Arias have been offered invitations to participate in the Kansas ODP state pool soccer  training age group. ODP is a nationwide process dedicated to the identification and training of players for state, regional, and national teams. US Youth Soccer ODP operates programs in 55 state associations. Kansas is part of the Midwest Region. Regional teams are selected for both boys and girls. Regional players are eligible to participate in future Midwest Region ODP events along with national training events.