re: Youth Football

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I know a couple of dads who played D1 football, they will not put their kids in pads until at least the 5th grade. They have them in flag - which has really grown around Birmingham for spring and fall. They have them playing a lot youth basketball too. And their kids are normally the most athletic out there.

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Best thing they ever did for youth football around here is the OTM League. They limit the teams to so many players and everyone plays. The idea of having kids sit the bench and never play at ages below high school is ridiculous. Now, there are more kids that play for the high school coaches to sort through.