His team is lousy and he never leaves the field. This is his 3rd year of playing with this team. He has played the line (which he hates), linebacker, tightend, he is fast, has good hands and precise when kicking and throwing the ball. I've known that his athletic abilities were good. Now coaches and other adults see his potential and have brought it up to me. I don't know if I should switch schools to get him on a better team or be glad that he's getting so much play time since his team needs him so much. I'm a single mom and want to help him with his dreams. Just not sure how to go about it in the best way.
2006-09-28 05:31:34 · 12 answers · asked by Pam T 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
First of all, don't push him. Don't allow yourself to be one of those parents who burn out their kids on sports.
I wouldn't change schools. Let him do his thing where he is. Besides, even at the age of twelve it's hard to judge true athletic talent. That comes later. Right now, just let him play and enjoy himself.
As a side note, I don't know if you know who Marcus Pollard is but I'll tell you his story. He's currently the tight end for the Detroit Lions.
He didn't even play football in college. He went to Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois and they don't even have a football team. He played basketball all throughout college.
After he graduated he attended open workouts with the Indianapolis Colts and made the team. He was a Colt for about eight season, eventually becoming their starting tight end.
Your son is only twelve. Just let him have fun. You never know where it will lead him!
2006-09-28 05:41:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to understand that getting into the NFL is not easy. That's great that he has athletic abilities and all, but seeing as he is only 12, you want to take this one step at a time. The game changes when you reach that high school/college level and who knows if his interests will still be the same by then. I'm not trying to discourage you at all. I'm just hoping that you fully understand that's it's not a goal that's easily achieved because if even if he does make it, we all know that the NFL stands for Not For Long, which refers to how long players stay in the league. Keep encouraging your son and support him even though the team he plays for is not the best and remember: One step at a time! Good luck to you and your future potential NFL star!!
2006-09-28 12:00:42 · answer #2 · answered by baybeegrl5 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure he studies hard and does as well as possible in his academic courses. He'll have a better chance of making it to the pros if he plays at the college level first, and chances are he'll need a scholarship to do that. Also, not to be a party pooper, but the chances of making it to the pros are pretty slim. Out of all the kids playing football in jr. high, only a portion of those go on to play in high school; a smaller fraction go on to college and play at that level; and only a tiny fraction of those make it to the pros. Your son should focus on his studies and come up with a back-up career plan.
2006-09-28 05:43:16 · answer #3 · answered by fyrfly 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Probably every child in the country wants to be a professional athlete/professional singer/dancer/entertainer etc. Encourage him but make sure he gets an education to fall back on when his lofty dreams don't pan out.
2006-09-28 05:41:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ian Wright turned professional when he was 23. US Universities accept Soccer Scolarship applicants up to the age of 24.
2016-03-18 02:20:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd move him to a different school, one with a better football team, the better junior high the better training for High School, The better High School, the more scouts that will come to see the team play, and the better chance of him getting a free ride to college, and the better college he goes to the better the chances to make it in the NFL. You have to go with the best place that he can get noticed!
2006-09-28 05:37:32 · answer #6 · answered by Pink Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get playing experience and good coaching now. Go to a different school in a couple of years.
2006-09-28 05:41:27 · answer #7 · answered by William T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
always let your kids follow their dreams,if u dont let them do what they want to they will not enjoy what they do in future if u dont they might hate u for life.if ur child wants to be a footballer let her be a footballer u can start by taking your child to local football clubs and thats thats how they gets schorlaship and stuff to play for big football teams
2006-09-28 05:41:07 · answer #8 · answered by sniperrifle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 st thing does he like his school? thats #1 football#2 playing time will make him better, but an education will pay the bills.
2006-09-28 06:53:15 · answer #9 · answered by willbone3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At his age I think the best thing is to get playing time. When he is older (like high school age) you may want to consider switching schools to get him in a good program.
2006-09-28 05:36:30 · answer #10 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋