As someone who has never played any organized sport, I'm wondering kind of how football works at your school... What is game day like? How early are you supposed to be at school prior to a game? What do y'all do before actually playing the game? I know at my school the athletes had to dress up (button up and slacks) the day of a game. Is that what its like for you? I'd imagine it'd be really hard to focus on anything knowing you have a game in the evening lol. I'm not an athlete so I don't know what the customs are but yeah

So I just finished my sophomore year of football. I started playing in 8th grade on my own will. For the past 3 years I have puked every morning and afternoon from anxiety attacks related to football. I do like playing, but the more I experience these anxiety attacks the more I lose having fun. This whole year has been the most dreadful time I think I’ve ever experienced. I really want to quit and get my time back. I’ve really been wanting to lift and exercise with my friends but it’s been hard making time for it. I’ve talked to my parents a bit and they say that if I quit, then I won’t have any discipline lifting with my friends. What do you guys think?

is 114 carries for 575 yards and 8tds good for someone who had to rotate with 1-2 other rbs this season?

Is a GoPro allowed during sanctioned games to be worn inside helmet? I cannot locate any specific rules about this, but I would think this could be a safety issue or even a privacy issue. Any insight?

Edit to add: I’ve seen the videos first hand - posted to public TikTok account, hence why I asked.

I am a junior who’s 6,2 235 I play dline Nose and Tackle when at nose I have problem getting through because either the center is too big and holds a lot or I get double teamed while at tackle i do seem to have more success and get some sacks but also I noticed if I attacks the tackles shoulder I’m already about 10-15 yards away from the QB and I can’t make the sack so are there any suggestions for me

For context i am a sophomore in hs around 6'1" i weigh around 225lbs and i play OL

This is my third year playing football (one year in 8th grade) and i dont know what im doing wrong. I feel like i should be on kv but my coach is forcing me to play c team, even though i know for a fact im better than some of the kids at my position on jv, ive advocated for myself but i always seem to not get in games on jv, and my coach always says "show me what you can do and ill put you in games" but he forces me to go to c team practices (which hes never at btw) so how am i supposed to prove to him that im better than the other guys on jv if hes never there? and i cant practice with the jv for whatever reason. It kind of feels like my coach doesnt like me, even though ive done nothing to have him resort to not liking me. Basically all my techniques are amazing, i get pancakes 24/7 at games on c team plus my pass blocking is amazing i dont think ive let up one sack this entire season. i honestly dont know what else to do i really want to keep playing and maybe ball in college but i feel like if this keeps going on i might quit.

I'm a sophomore in HS, it's my first year playing. My entire family has told me I better not quit because they've spent a lot of money on team gear and also stuff for me to play.

I wake up at 5 AM every day. On the field in pads by 6 AM. We go to 7:30. The entire duration of the practice, I'm a dummy getting my shit rocked. On Tuesdays, we have practice after school. All my JV games are getting cancelled or merged with the freshman, so I'm missing out on so much experience. My teammates have made remarks about laying me out in practice and it hurts my feelings but all I can do is laugh.

When it comes to Friday nights, I'd be a more valuable asset to the cheer squad.

And to make things worse, my parents went on vacation. They're in the middle of the ocean having the time of their lives, while I'm home alone hating my life.

Does anyone have advice? Everyday I'm tired and think about quitting.

My coach is a jerk and i just need to vent

Hi, im a sophomore in highschool. I play football and im 6,6 320lbs and start OL/DL, our head coach is sometimes annoying but now hes on some bullshit. So what happened was that a teammate of mine who is are starting safety, starting shit talking are whole team for weeks and i told him to stop or i'd beat his ass, he didnt stop so i squared up with him (hes much smaller than me) and proceeded to beat his ass. The next day (game day) after we finish he pulls me and him to the side and has me explain what happened and proceeds to tell me that im suspended from the football team for a week while he is not (even though he hit me first and was basically a team cancer) and then says that he can talk shit because he actually plays (for context ive had 8 tackles (4 tfls) a forced fumble and 8 pancakes in the past 2 weeks) and he also says ill be doing "bitch work" for the next week. Also he always said that we had to be a team but when i actually stand up for my team, i get punished, he gets away scott free and now the whole team suffers.

Was i in the wrong for standing up for my team?

When I think about it I don’t think I have ever seen a lineman wear turf tape, are they allowed to?

First let me get this out of the way…I am all for kids, any age, going out and playing football. If a kid gets the football bug the beginning of their senior year - more power to them, get out there, get involved, commit and play.

My question is: has there been a lot more “It’s summer before my junior year, I want to play football is it too late?” Kind of posts the last 2 seasons. Between Reddit, facebook, etc it just seems like that question has come up far more frequently than before. This may be a function of social media, it was unheard of way back in the day for a kid who never played to try football as a new sport past 9th grade. Or maybe it’s part of the recovery from COViD lockdowns.

Again I have no problem with the questions, I feel if the player, and the parents have their expectations managed upfront, it can be a great opportunity and experience for everyone. That goes for everyone at all levels really.

I get the additional challenges that may be presented…I have been coaching HS football at a public school for a few years so I’m not armchairing this.

I find when I get a kid who has never played but is older (10th, 11th, and even 12th grade) or when there have been the few female (non kicking ) kids try out it forces me to consider/optimize not just how I’m instructing but what and when I should teach the installs/techniques/etc. For me, they have been a tool, among many, that helps me focus on the fundamentals of the game, but keep it fresh and interesting for the kids. I also find that some of the nuances of the game our veterans may not have a good grasp of understanding so they get a refresher as well.

Would be interested in your opinion as a player/coach. I am also new to the sub so it’s a way to say hi as well.

*Cross post

How much chronic pain are football players expected to tolerate while playing?

My son is a starting running back on his varsity team. Last Friday he had a phenomenal game advancing the ball 3 to 15 yards at a time down the field over the course of too many carries to count. But his right shoulder took a beating. He woke up last Saturday in terrible pain. My son has had a high pain tolerance his whole life so I know if he is complaining about pain it's bad. After getting some guidance from the trainer, over the week, he iced it, took Ibuprofin, rested and did some exercises to improve range of motion. He seemed well enough to play last night so he did. After a fumble recovery, he asked to come out (which NEVER happens) and the trainer assessed him. His shoulder was bothering him.

For the rest of the game he either played as a decoy on offense or in a defensive role which is fine but not why he's on the team. They wanted him back in as RB but he advocated for himself against it since he was in pain. Maybe that will "cost him" but I'm glad he felt empowered to speak up. He was disappointed to hear one of his fave coaches say, "...I thought you were tougher than that!"

Thankfully they won and the work was spread around other players who got a chance to prove themselves. He was able to skate through JV and do well without these kinds of experiences. He has high hopes of playing college ball too but now I'm wondering if this is just part of the deal that he will have to accept if he is blessed with that chance. He's been told that he has a HUGE heart for the game and it shows but the game's not loving him back right now.

What should he/I do? Keep talking trainer? Ask to sit out a game? Is this normal?

hey ya so ik i started really late but this is my first year playing football, im a sophomore in hs. i joined the team a few months ago and ive made some progress but im still one of the worst on my whole team and i still have trouble learning any plays and dont really know what im doing on the field. my teammates all know im ass and i mostly sit on the sideline the whole time, if i do get in its for like 4 plays. i know its only my first year and i need to get better but i just think i started too late and it might be too late for me to get good at the game so idk if i should chose something else. if anyone has experienced this when starting football give me some tips please

Hello everyone. I'm a junior in highschool and a bunch of kids at my school have been asking me to play (d4 btw) I wanted to get some opinions and different perspectives on it. The only problem I have is I'm in all ib classes and I have lots of homework. I Also play rugby and right now I have weightlifting 3 hours a week (Monday Wednesday and Friday) this conflicts with practice and my homework time. I want to play but I don't know if I should take on more work and cut free time just to experience football. Please give me advice on the situation and or opinions on what others think I should do. Also I want to play just to be clear.

Check out this highlight https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18072418/66b636c1a512e17b75ba7ddb

Hello, I’m a 6’0 138 freshman who’s one dream his entire life was football. I never did tackle but obviously will this year.

I’m very skinny and long, decently fast with hands that will catch almost anything you throw at them, but I’m weak and not agile.

I’ve been practicing with the team since the start of summer. They have me in at TE and OLB. I’m decent when facing guys similar in stature but when they are bigger than me I get bitched. Idk what to do dude.

I've always liked the idea of playing football, but have never been in shape or had the stamina, and never been at a school that I could play for. I'm 6'5 and 300lbs, hopefully will be in the 230-250 by next school year. If I grind out and get in shape (keeping a good amount of bulk just turning fat->muscle) is it worth even trying? My senior year is going to be really light school-wise, so I would most definitely have the time, but is it something that I should even start thinking about if I want to? Don't want to start fixating on it if it's not worth high risk of pain from losing it, you know.

Hey, I am currently a junior in high school, and me and a few friends have been thinking about joining the football team next year just to have fun and to enjoy the experience, as all 3 of us love football. However, I am having some doubts about joining the team in general. First, it’s a walk-on team, so trying out isn’t an issue. I do, though, worry about how I’d do, as I am a pretty skinny person, with only good lower body strength. I did play football throughout middle school, but stopped to play basketball. I remember in middle school being somehow unable to really memorize the plays, and that’s also a concern. Would you join the team if you were me? Thanks for the advice.

Ever since I was in kindergarten I had hopes to go D1. Well, recently I started high school and have joined the school i've been waiting to join for a long time. I already hate it, mostly just my team and I also was put in 4th string at linebacker. Bad start, I want to quit football almost and work for my sophomore year and rejoin but at a different school. So I have four options, join my friends at a different school which is worse at football, quit this year and just train to get back at football next year for the same school, quit this year and train to get back at football for my friend's school, or just stay and play it out. I really hate my teammates though, what should I do?

Hey guys. I'm an incoming freshman (C/O '28), and I don't know what to do. My HS's team has started tryouts, but I can't register properly because of my county's registering system. We sent out a ticket but they haven't responded yet (It's been almost 2 days). Today was EQ handout day and I couldn't go because I wasn't signed up, and, quite frankly, I'm afraid to go, as I don't know what my coach is gonna yell at me next. Anyways, is missing my freshman season a major thing? (Eg. Do recruiters/scouts see freshman yr ball as a major aspect). I'm still planning on running track and playing lacrosse this year, but is missing my freshman football season major? I'm incredibly fast (4.6s 40-yard), and have good stats otherwise, so it's kind of a bummer for me to not be playing ball this year. I'm planning on playing sophomore season for sure, but is missing my freshman season a major thing?

Thank you

I’m a freshman and this is my first year of football. I’ve played sports my whole life including baseball, and basketball that I quit at 11. I’ve always weight lifted whether it be on my own or with my team, however I’ve always been quite slow. I’m mostly an outside linebacker but I still get reps at tight end. Our defensive scheme causes me to be put on the line to contain or rush frequently. I find that, against tackles or even tight ends, I am struggling to transfer my strength to football.

Besides from that, I’m slow, and I find that when I’m in man coverage against a receiver, 90% of the time I’m hoping he can’t run routes great. At tight end, I can’t execute my routes because I’m too slow and not strong enough to keep a block long enough. I’m still working out including explosive lifting and heavy lifting exercises. I’ve also invested in a personal strength and conditioning coach to get me quicker but after 2 months I’ve seen little to no result. I’m running out of options as season is only 2-3 weeks away. Does anyone have any advice or has had similar experiences in the past.

I’m a young coach in North Carolina and I’m new to the whole finding the next job there’s an opportunity I know of but I’m having a hard time deciding if I should call this coach to ask about it.

my legs are decently strong and well defined, I feel that if I work on my technique and strength, I could start as a kicker my junior year. I'm currently going into my sophomore year but I wanna take this time to practice and get better

I’m a 5’7 & 150lb senior who’s fast and strong and I lowkey wanna play football since I’ve been going to alternative school for the past 2 years. Should I play or am I just wasting my time?