FOOTBALL! Football coaches and players only!?

Question

I'm 15 never played football before, really really big, I have my mom's approval, I'm out of shape, determined, friends with a couple of my football coaches, I don't run fast and can't run as fast as I can for a very long time, I have asthma, I don't know enough about football to play but want to, I have no friends on the football team and have a few enemies, starting to eat healthy, have GOD on my side(at least I think so), and I'm a christian. So what do you think the football coach will say when I ask to join the team? Do you think woulds work with me and by the way the coaches are pretty nice guys. Jesus Loves and Adores. 1John 3:16.

The 9th answer has diffenitly got my best answer choice!

Wow I guess I was wrong about the 9th answer so here you go 12th answerer.

Answer 1

Definitely go for it brother! Try your best & learn some techniques, & even ask the coaches & other players that will help you for some pointers, that way they know you're serious. If you're good you're good, if you're average, then you're average, if you're not that good, then you either had a good learning experience, or you'll get better in college, (I've seen it happen) But if you don't try you'll never know. Remember all challenges are opportunities! Let me repeat that.....ALL CHALLENGES ARE OPPORTUNITIES! Just make sure you learn something from each opportunitiy. Ask the coach sincerely & tell him you'll try your best & that's all you can promise him. People respect honesty. I have been a Christian since I was 8-9 yrs, old, I'm 45 now & was ave. - good in high school football. Sometimes I started & sometimes I didn't. I played linebacker & 3rd string fullback, I met a lot of great coaches & players that I see until today, I had fun. All sports teach you character, how to win humbly, & how to lose gracefully, just like in life.Music & Sports are great supplements to education. Good luck, & God Bless You. Always do your best, don't take anything personally, everyone has a right to think whatever they want, & always speak the truth(do what you say & say what you do)& have the wisdom & courage to do what is right! That's what being 'Righteous" means. "The Four Agreements"-John Miguel Ruiz I recommend you read this short book, it is easy to find or order from any bookstore.)

Answer 2

As a head football coach and a former collegiant walk-on, I can tell you give it a shot.

Hard work will get you looked at. But, if football was for everyone then we would not have other sports. Football will take more out of you physically and mentally of all the sports. You'll be tired and you still have to do your school work, which is the most important.

Find yourself a place to lift weights. It's about strength, and anyone tells you different is lying. Start running 20-20's and 10-40's on odd days and 1mile to 2 mile on even days.

Give it a shot you only live once and life is short.

Just do one thing, if you start, never quit. Finish the year, no matter what. If it does not work out in-the-end then you gave it your all.

Answer 3

I think it's great. Here are some things to keep in mind.

You probably won't play alot your first year. Maybe some JV. You need to enjoy the practices.

Football coaches tend to be harsh. Have thick skin. You'll make alot of mistakes, but don't take it personally. The coach is trying to help you.

If you're serious, you need to start training ASAP. That means aerobic excercise 2x day, and weightlifting. Don't overdo it at first! Practice is about to start, and you'll be plenty sore from that, so don't start out sore.

At this point the best you can do is build a little stamina and strength over the next couple of weeks.

(I'd encourage you to bicycle some . It will help w/ strength and endurance and isn't hard on your knees.)

Answer 4

When I first started out (age 13) I was 5'6" 115 pounds. When I told everybody that I wanted to play football, even my parents laughed at me. I, also, had the favor of God. I played J.V. and Varsity football. I did have a coach that believed in me, and he once told me that if I kept working I could play college football one day. Everyone else just made fun of me. I guess they had a reason: I ran a 5.5 second forty, couldn't bench press 75 pounds, and couldn't catch a football. I played a little as a running back my senior year, but that was it. I attended a junior college while enlisted in the Marine Reserves, until I transferred to Florida A & M University in 2002. When I got there, I saw they had a football team. I decided that I was going to play football, even though I hadn't played in 4 years. Before I could, I got called to war and spent almost a year in Iraq. When I got back, I was still determined to play football. It was like a miracle: I trained for a year for the 2004 season (my senior year in college) and went from a wimpy 155 pounder, to a 190 pound beast (which is the picture you can see), capable of a 4.6 second forty yard dash, 495 pound squat, and the ability to put a 225 pound linebacker on his back. I got to play in one game. I carried the ball for 3 yards, but it was the best three yards of my life, and by far well earned. Trust me: if I can do all this (through Christ) anyone can. I hope this testimony helps. If you don't believe me (or even if you do, but you would like the motivation), read this article. Show it to any idiot who says you can't do it, and then tell them your going to anyway. Copy and paste this website into your browser.

Answer 5

1st off, just because you have GOD on your side, it doesn't mean you will get everything you want. However, if you use Jesus as an example, you will be a better person for it. Maybe not a better football player, but a better person.

Being that you are probably a freshmen or sophomore, you will have plenty of time to learn on a freshmen or JV team. Within a full season of conditioning and learning of fundamental football skills, you will be better prepared for future seasons. Also, being "really, really big" while being out of shape is worse then being in shape, but undersized.

More importantly, learn that if your sentence contains 12 commas (I counted), it is no longer a sentence but a run-on "sentence" that just rambles and meanders about with no point or purpose. Odds are, you would be better off mastering the English language before working on pass blocking skills.

Answer 6

truefire, it is refreshing to see a young man proclaiming his relationship with Christ. I was in your shoes once. I was overweight, slow, clumsy, you name it. But I loved football and was determined to play. I went out my Sophomore year, and took a beating, but worked hard, trusted God, and I got better. I had a coach that was caring but harsh, which is what I needed. If he had handled me with kid gloves, I never would have made it. I hit the weight room (go slow at first, and work your way up so you don't get hurt) and was embarrased at first, guys much smaller than me could lift a lot more than me, but I kept at it, and I started running every day. Distance and sprints. Stretch out good, then run about a quarter mile, or around the block, or whatever. Then run about 5 good sprints, about 40 or 50 yards, as hard as you can, catching your breath in between. Then run some distance. Whatever you can handle, and work your way up. The secret is to keep at it. I did by the grace of God, and in my Senior year, I started at Defensive End and Center on offense, and made all-Conference and All-State Honorable Mention. You can do it, dude. Pray and keep trying. Don't let teasing from others and criticism from coaches stop you. Like others have said, the coaches are trying to help you. The teasing teamates are trying to break you. Don't let them win. Hang in there. "I can do all things through Christ, which strengtheneth me" Phillipians 4:13

Answer 7

Play. Most High School coaches are very willing to work with kids, even if they've never played. U won't be turned away, and as long as you put in the effort, they'll make you as good as they think they can.

Answer 8

Sry I'm not anyone you wanted to hear from but I just had to say you have God on your side no matter what even if you don't get on the team there is a reason for it. But I think you will. Plus, when I guy try's that hard to do something he really wants... girls think its sexy. Goos luck! :)

Answer 9

gee..overweight, asthma, slow, don't know the game, but who cares about that. You are a christian and have God on your side. You are a natural. I'd go right to the NFL draft!!!

Answer 10

the coaches are going to give you a shot at it. and if you are determined like you say you are i dont see why they wouldnt work with you. one thing is you might want to learn about the game as soon as you can. get familiar with rules and such.