My son NFL bound?

Question

My son wants to be in the NFL, currently he is 10 and plays for the city league. Is there anything I should do to help prep him for high school and college football? We're not being pushy parents, this is his thing and we want him to excell.

The city league is full contact not a "pee wee league" the last 2 seasons have each ended in broken bones during the superbowl. (not my kids bones, btw). He's good at the game, he thinks like a qb, the coach last season had him run 3 diff. positions during diff. plays because the other kids in those positions didn't understand it. And I'm not about to get a trainer at this age, that seems a bit extreme.

I truly am not being pushy- I just hoped a few guys that played football in school would have a few tips. He is determined to play and the league he's on insist on good grades so school is one of his priorities- he was honor role last yr., he is being a 10yr old- he's playing video games as we speak- I realize the NFL is a dream of many...but why can't my kid dream this too?

Answer 1

My advise to you when the time comes for him to go to High School is make sure that his grades are good enough to get excepted in to the college of his choice. My biggest regret was that I didn't have a high enough GPA and I had to score a 900 on the SAT to be excepted into the school I wanted to go to. I had to go to Junior College for a year, and transfer to the college that I really wanted to attend.

As far as on the field stuff... I would fall back a little bit if I were you. He's still very young and the last thing he needs is to much coaching and people filling his head with too much non sense. When your a kid playing football is all about having fun, not trying to work excessively and live up to expectations... Besides if he's really good he'll have enough pressure on him to succeed when he enters high school... Trust me on this... As long as he's playing every year his skills will grow along with his body and he'll be just fine.

If it's meant to be... then it'll happen... if not then it just wasn't in the cards... making it into the NFL is damn near impossible.

Answer 2

He's way to young to be thinking about the NFL. He should concentrate on community leagues and looking forward to junior high school. You and he need to take things one step at a time. He could very well change his interests or have an injury that would prevent him from continuing with any kind of football. Let him be a 10 year old and do 10 year old things of which Football could be a part. Don't define success by one goal that is very difficult to achieve Even in high school he should be thinking about college and college football if he's still interested.

Answer 3

Let him do his thing and and he's at the age his bones are hard and he can start lifting weights, but check with a doctor first.Feed him lots of protein like fish and penuts etc. while working out,it helps mucle growth.Stay away from artifificial muscle builders.Feed him healty foods for vitamins and nutriants.Theright nutriants helps with energy. He has to be pretty big to make it. I know a guy that was awsome in high school and college and played one pre-season with the Titans he is still trying to make the NFL this year he went ty out for the bears. They always mention size.Any way KEEP HIM AWAY FROM DRUGS AND ALCOHOL most important.Another thing, incurage him to focus on grages especially high school. GOOD LUCK

Answer 4

Don't 'DO' anything. Let him play the game. If he developes a deep passion for it then the drive to get to the pro level will follow. A deep passion and commitment will be what it takes, if as he developes physically he realistically has a chance. The chance of any kid at 10 becoming a NFL player are extremely slim. So at this point don't do anything. Let him play, have fun, and see what may follow.

Answer 5

You do sound pushy. If he doesn't make it to the NFL, will he feel like a failure since you prepped him for it? A lot boys want to be in the NFL, but most don't make it. Let him have fun and enjoy himself. If he wants it, he can work for it on his own. You can work your *** off every day and still not make it to the pros or even college. Having good genetics plays a big part.

Answer 6

Don't do anything for him, let him make his own path by using his own initiative to practice/join teams/get people to pay attention to him. If he is in a city with good leagues, he will impress and it will be done himself.

Unless you are lying and you are pushy parents, then you should find out who the best trainers/coaches/teams are and bug them senseless until he starts for them. Bribing doesn't hurt either.

Answer 7

I have the exact same dream, going to the NFL. Like my parents, motivate your son to do athletic competions, races like 12K, swim team, biking, etc. Do creative things to motivate him to the stuff I suggested. My parents gave me $100 to run 1/2 marathon to help my endurance and speed according to my dad. You can do other creative stuff. Give him the choice to do things. The most important thing is to support him in his decisions. If you or your husband is athletic give him some pointers. Practice as a family and work with him. Support is the biggest of all.

Answer 8

if he wasnt born with the natural ability to play on that level then there is nothing you can do. You will not find that out until he starts playing on a real level (i.e. high school/college). there is no way to tell while he is playing pee-wee league.

Answer 9

There are 3 basic principles to building your son's foundation.

Technique
- avoids injury
- helps level the physical disadvantage between players

Physique
- build a good core will help his agility
- build a good foundation (legs)
- avoids injury

Desire
- If your son doesn't have this then the above is pointless.

Answer 10

Conditioning and weight training are the keys. Hand-eye coordination will come as he grows and develops, but it's never too early to get in shape.