it is a very big problem lots of people think that girls are not as good as boys in soccer. so the boys will not let me play how do i convince them that i am as good as them?
2006-11-17 04:53:38 · 17 answers · asked by Yo its me 3 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ Women's Football
Just say to them that the reason they are not letting you play soccer with them is not because they are better at soccer than girls but that it is because they are afraid you can play soccer better than them. If they still will not let you play, ask them to let you prove how good a player you are by playing with them. If they still will not let you play then go and find some other girls who want to play soccer and play with them. If you think you and the girls are good enough, challenge the boys to a match. Good luck
2006-11-17 04:59:48 · answer #1 · answered by patsy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, as a coach of boys and girls for the last 10 years, I have to say that there is no reason that boys and girls shouldn't play soccer together.
In my experience, boys bring power and speed to the game then skills and girls bring skills to the game then power and speed. This is a great game where skills and tactics and strategy can beat strength every time.
We've scrimmaged boys vs girls for all 10 years and our 16, 17, and 18 year olds, playing recreationally, play on coed teams. Our competitive teams are boys only or girls only, because we have enough boys and enough girls to do this at club level and for the high school teams.
Coed teams at the adult level have rules in place and strictly enforced by the men, even if the women say they can handle the power difference, to protect the women from stupid men suffering from testosterone poisoning.
There is no reason that girls can't play soccer with boys!
2006-11-17 05:06:43 · answer #2 · answered by OU812 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps it's because it's more on even ground then other sports between genders. Although girls only play against other girls in soccer the skills are prety much uiniversal and there is no physical disadvantage. Consider if a girl tried to "prove" herself by playing American football against boys. Not only would it be more difficult but socially she might be accused of being too "butch". Girls can play soccer and still appear feminine. Also, boys are often led into the 3 main american sports of basketball, football and baseball. Interestingly, here in the UK soccer dominates boys sports and whilst girl soccer is probably just as healthy and prevalent over here as in the US, it is dwarfed just by how huge soccer is amoung men here. Girls are also less reluctant to teach soccer to girls because there is a long tradition of hockey and netball in English schools.
2016-05-21 22:58:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Girls are as good as boys - sometimes better up until about age 11 years old. That is why a lot of select teams have girls play on a boys team till about that age. Unfortunately, the boys skill level takes off about than and they become better than the girls
2006-11-17 05:04:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soccor is one of those sports that girls can complete pretty equally with the boys. If you are wanting the guys to let you play, call them out. Guys hate to be taunted, so say something like, "Are you scared to get beat by a girl" Then they will likely let you play for a bit. Play hard but do NOT taunt them during the game, be respectful and be just one of the guys. If you are good enough to play with them, they will likely let you play from then on.
2006-11-17 04:57:09 · answer #5 · answered by xorosho 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Girls are good at soccer. But as in most sports played at the same age level, boys are better. It's a gender thing.
2006-11-17 04:56:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most physical sports its obvious men r the more physically strong n hence better.U may be a very player, but ur not a man, but i guess u could give the guys a run if ur really good.
2006-11-17 04:56:31 · answer #7 · answered by vio_prince 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get out there on the field and prove it to them. Show your stuff on the sidelines a bit if they won't let you on the field and maybe they will change their mind about you.
2006-11-17 04:58:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them with the ball and run rings round them like I do.
2006-11-17 04:57:12 · answer #9 · answered by fubar18ad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that if you are really good and Love Soccer than you would just get out there and show your talent and put them in check...and what?!?!......are we living in 1800's...where women can't do ****??? PLEASE!
2006-11-17 05:07:01 · answer #10 · answered by honeyEMT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋