The countdown begins to CanadaFootballChat.com Ontario Prospect Challenge on the May 1st weekend. Ā In the days leading up to OPC, CFC will preview the teams, coaches and players participating in the big event.
On Saturday afternoon at TD Place in Ottawa, the Ontario Prospect Challenge (OPC) will kick off with Team Central visiting Team East in the Minor game.
Game start is 1:00PM EST
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While Team Central is anticipating a formidable battle against their opponents, Roberto āBubbaā Allen will experience a first in his coaching journey.
āWe are just looking forward to a great game,ā commented the Team Central Head Coach.Ā āIt’s my first time coaching against an Ottawa team at this age level, so it should be fun.ā
As Team Centralās composition is top talent from the region, Allen said that itās a toss-up as to who will emerge as main contributors on game day.
āThis is an All-Star team, the best of the best, so at any given time or moment, anyone of these kids can and will step up and make big plays for us, offensively and defensively,ā elaborated Allen.
As for both teamās offences, Allen assessed the differing styles of play that each team will bring to the field on Saturday. Moreover, he is confident that Team Central will be successful in containing Team Eastās game execution.
āOffensively, we areĀ definitelyĀ going to put the ball in our game breakers hands,ā offered Allen.Ā āWhether that be lining them up in the backfieldĀ or spreading them out and creating a mismatch,ā
āOffensively, Ottawa teams areĀ accustomedĀ to passing, so we areĀ prepared for that.ā
Furthermore, there will be vary defensive schemes from each team ā Team Central will key in on their physicality while Team East hopes to seize opportunity.
āDefensively, we are going to use our speed andĀ athleticismĀ and get after the ball,ā elaborated Allen.Ā āDefensively for them, they will be fundamentally sound, being in the right place at the right time and they willĀ definitelyĀ be a good tacklingĀ team.ā
Overall, one key battle could determine the outcome of this game.
āThe key matchup will be how they match up against our speed and how weĀ matchĀ upĀ againstĀ their size,ā evaluated Allen.
Ultimately, Team Central comes into this game with one objective in mind.
āOur goal is to win the game,ā commented Allen.Ā āExecute and beĀ efficientĀ on offense, use our speedĀ and on defense, beĀ discipline but aggressiveĀ and fly to the ball.ā
If history has shown anything to Allen, he expects this to be a stiff, competitive contest this weekend.
āI think it’s going to be a great game,ā expressed Allen.Ā āFootball is great out in Ottawa, players are coached well, very technical and skilled full.ā
āWe’ve had some great battles over the years, especially in the OVFL at all age groups and I expect nothing different in this game.ā
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