The players participated in very competitive trials at both the regional and state level throughout the fall and winter before being selected for the Florida state pool of players to travel to the University of Alabama for this highly competitive honor. 

Additionally, Florida and Region III coaches were very complimentary of the boys for the 1996 age group and the Florida coaches stated that it was the best first year ODP group they have ever seen. 

FC United is very proud of these players and the way they represented the state and their respective club.  The club looks forward to placing additional players in the future through its intense commitment to player development.

Matt Volk and David Dimare from St. Augustine and Nicholas Weber from Palm Coast were the three state selected players that participated.  Volk and Weber were on the Florida-Y team, while Dimare was on Florida-Z team.  The teams competed against other Region III states running from North Carolina through Texas and were observed and evaluated throughout the week.  Florida’s teams were very successful overall including the Florida-Y team posting an undefeated record.  As an added bonus, Volk was also selected for the Region III pool of players that will compete in elite competitions over the winter months.  This is a very special honor for which the club is very proud.