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Posted on 6/19/15 at 2:10 pm to Aux Arc
Posted on 6/19/15 at 2:10 pm to Aux Arc
First played in pads here in Mississippi at age 9 in 1981. My son began playing at age 10(5th grade). He could have started at age 7 but I didn't let him. I heard Archie Manning say kids shouldn't pad up until 7th grade(jr high). I agree with this. My son is a big kid, 300 pound OL now in high school. He learned zero about blocking in youth ball. All it was about was tossing the ball to the fastest man and letting him run. No skills, techniques, etc. were taught. I guess youth ball could be ok with coaches who know what they are doing, but as some have said it is mostly a money grab, especially for the younger leagues.
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Posted on 6/19/15 at 4:10 pm to msudawg1200
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I guess youth ball could be ok with coaches who know what they are doing,
This makes a huge difference (in any sport). All the coaches my son has had have been excellent. The boys really learn some good fundamentals, but more than that they start to learn how all of the pieces come together to make a play work. It is so rewarding to see the lights come on and see kids really thinking and understanding. Plus, my son knows more about football than my wife when we watch games on TV - bonding!
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but as some have said it is mostly a money grab, especially for the younger leagues.
I'm not really sure anyone is making much money with it around here. It only costs about $60 which covers the field rental, refs, and EMTS. It's less than $10 per game per player (if you make it to the championship game). I'm not feeling ripped off.
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