should I quit?

Question

PLEASE HELP
I'm a senior in high school and I have been playing football for my school since 9th grade and have been playing football since I was 5. When I was younger I was great at football (mostly because I was twice the size and strength of the other kids) Now I'm a varsity player but not a starter because starting in 9th grade the other kids caught up with my strength. I'm second string and have really no chance of playing much in any games. We are a good team(state champs 06) so football is taken seriously at my school. We started practice 2 weeks ago and end twoadays tomorrow. My problem is that I don't want to play any more. I like football but the practice and other time and energy commitments are two much for me, especially since I will not get to play in the games. I would rather spend my time practicing so I can make the golf team in the spring. Most of my friends are on the team. My parents push football alot and I dont even know how to tell them or my coach I want to quit

Answer 1

If your passion is in football stick with it... but again if youre not gonna play at all, then maybe you should use this time to practice for something youd rather do/actually get to play.... just tell your parents the situation, along with the coach... they should understand and tell them how you dont want to be sitting there on the bench your SENIOR year and would rather do something more productible and fun.... best of luck.....

Answer 2

Ignore the haters. If your heart is not in the game, you should not be either. You are also at an important junction. If you are unlikely make the next level and play at college, then now is the time to stop. You have played long enough to know if you have what it takes, something none of answering can possibly know. At hte point you are at, football becomes a business, and if you are not prepared to make a career out of it, then quit.
As you stated there are other things you could do with your time, and they are probably much more useful to prepare you for the work place. Be it college prep or trade training. If you continue to devote your time to a dead end, you will probably end up flipping burgers, or some other pointless low paying job, like half the people that are telling you you are a wimp for quitting. I wonder how many of them play? I played my entire High School career in Varsity as a 4yr starter at DT, occasionally playing linebacker. I did not progress mostly because I paid so much attention to playing that my academics suffered......And like 99% of those who play, was not quite good enough to get the full ride.

So think about it. Ask the coach if there is any realistic chance to get play time (even if you have to switch positions) and then make your decision.

Answer 3

If you've been playing since you were five, you may have out grown it. Might be time for something new, but make sure you're really wanting to make a change and this isn't just frustration at not starting. Look at it this way: let's say something happens and you end up playing and jack up a knee. Then there's no football, golf or any other sport for a while. All for something you weren't really into, to begin with. So, if you want to quit, quit. If you want to play golf, play golf. Live YOUR life, YOUR way. If your parents or coaches personal happiness is predicated on you playing football, then there are much bigger problems.

Answer 4

Yeah it sounds like you should quit, but before you do go to camp. Try out for your old position and kick the Holy gag Bag outta of anyone else who would try for your spot. See... you don't not want to play..... You want not to not play. You've got the rest of your life for the links. You have only one month left with a shot to live your dream you started in the ninth grade. The coach will be looking for a firebrand or two because of the Srs that are gone from the State Champs. Apply what you've learned and no matter what happens this years team and you can part under better circumstances. I'm talking MOJO here baby! Dare to be stupid!

Answer 5

You shouldn't quit if you're only mad because you're not starting (that's not sticking with your commitments) but If you don't enjoy it anymore you should quit. You're in high school and that's a time to find out what you enjoy best. If it's not football I hope your parents would understand (but I know how agressive some parents can be to push certain activities on their kids). Just talk to them. They can't force you to stay on the team. It might be tough and you might face some criticism but if they right choice you'll be able to stand up to anyone who tells you that you were wrong for quitting.

Answer 6

MY favorite movie of all time is Rudy. In the movie, even though Rudy wasn't the biggest or stongest on his team, he tried really hard. You may not be the strongest on your team, nor the fastest, but if you put in a ton of effort in football, your coaches will notice it, and you might get some playing time because of it. Plus, if football is really your passion, you should stay on the team, and maybe try to walk on to a college team (even if it is the prep team).

However, if football is not your passion, and you like golf just as much, I would say that dropping football to pursue golf is completely acceptable.

You only live once. If you think that you are pretty good at golf (close to 40 per 9 holes), go ahead and pursue golf, especially if you'd like it more than football. I hope that this helps.

Answer 7

I understand completely what you're asking. It is possible to quit quitting, but it's a lot harder that quitting going to the gym. You need a source of motivation and inspiration. Make some goals. Than reward yourself. Good luck =)

Answer 8

If you quit now because things aren't going your way, you are starting down a path of giving up that will affect your whole life. There will be things in your life much more difficult than high school football. You have got to finish what you start. What kind of half-*** person will you be if you start things and then don't finish?

Answer 9

If you are even asking the question, then you know the answer. You make very good points. Time is precious, really priceless. I don't blame you for not wanting to waste a minute of it.
It's difficult sometimes to inform people of a decision. Still, it is your decision to make. Instead of saying "I am quitting football", maybe you could say "I have decided to switch from football to golf becase I enjoy it much more, it's a better use of my time, and I am ready for a new challenge."
Good luck, you will do fine!

Answer 10

Don't waste another moment doing something that you're just not into anymore. It's obviously not worth it if you don't even get to play. I would say definately quit the football and go try out for golf. Don't worry about what you're parents think, they aren't the ones practicing football and not getting to play. Talk to your coach first, and just be upfront with him. Just say, hey this isn't working for me anymore, I want out so I can practice another sport. It's not uncommon for people to play more than one sport. You need to be honest and not let anyone persuade you to do something you don't want to do. It's your body and no one can make you do anything you don't want to do. Then let your parents know AFTER you quit football that you're going to golf practice instead of football practice. They shouldn't be too upset, if they are, let them know there is counseling available for them to cope....lol just kidding, don't say that.