For some schools, high school football is the main attraction when it comes to sports, and those schools take it very seriously. I recall my high school was like that, and it seemed that we always had a great team. Our basketball team never won, and the track team hardly ever had enough members to compete, but there enough of those who wanted to play football. Though they won some and lost some, they won many times and would end up in the state-wide series. Football was everything back then, and as far as I know, it still is.
What is great about high school football is that there is normally something for every player. Even the less small boys can find something to do with football, though most of the positions are for those that are taller and thicker. There are also things to do to support the team like cheerleading and the band. Most people enjoy football, and if a team is doing well, most of the town comes out to show support.
Some students believe that high school football is fun since you only play one time a week. There is more to it though, a lot more. Most have practice several days a week, if not after school each day. They are also being encouraged to run, and spend some time bulking up a bit in the school gym. High school football players also have to take time to be taught plays and strategy, and that leaves little time for study. Even then, the grades must be up to a certain point or they might be barred from playing.
If your boy wants to play high school football, do all you can to encourage them, but do not let them forget that there is more to life. A young person must have experience in many things without school and football taking all their time. Most schools know this, and they do keep things on an even keel. But, some trainers are trying to get students playing high school football and to give up all their leisure time for the game. This is all right on a professional level, but kids have to be kids to grow up to be well-rounded adults. Having a passion is great and should be suggested, but not everyone is able to play professional sports. Those who can't should have other interests when or if the football dream falters.
![[Valid RSS feed]](http://www.afreearticle.com/images/icon_Rss.png "XML Feed For RSS"){kind=icon}
Category Rss Feed
Print This Article
Add To Favorites