Quarterback Makes Me Wrong

42 percent polled say it is appropriate for children to begin playing tackle football younger than age 14. Parents are starting to hold their kids out of football and other sports which is keeping them from learning the game and learning social skills early in life. Youth sports have been a part of many kids’ lives for as long as the sports have existed. Youth sports keep kids active and helps them get out of the house. Youth sports help kids develop social skills at a young age and they gain a better understanding of the game. As a result, youth sports are important parts in kids’ lives because they help kids develop social skills and they help them get a better understanding of the game, even though there are some safety issues.

I began when I was 4, but did not start playing competitively until I was 10. As the years went on, I became a distinguished athlete. I started to travel across the United States for softball, and even had the opportunity to play on the number one team in northern California.

I can remember that freshman year of highschool I wanted to play football. If only I knew the

“I’ve never really been aware of what is said about me, whether it’s positive or negative. I ignore it. I’ve always had that mind : no one can challenge me better than myself.” -Troy Polamalu Above all with that mindset and mentality anyone could accomplish anything. You can do anything if you believe you can.

I have always played the same three sports in elementary school, baseball, soccer and basketball but the summer before 7th grade I wanted the try something new and play football but because I didn't know much about it I was having a hard time deciding if I was going to play or not. But When football season came around i signed up.

In my two year career as a Marching Patriot, I have accomplished things I never thought possible. Starting my freshman year, I was insecure about my

Chief was was your early years like? I was big and strong, I used to play football in high school and I was considered a football star.

In the NFL, there is a general consensus that the Quarterback is the most important position on the field. For the most part, wins and losses are both attributed to the quarterback. Thus, it is imperative for teams to find a “Franchise Quarterback” to build their team around. With such importance being placed on one position, it can be easy to put more pressure one quarterbacks than they actually deserve.

August 1st 2007 I was 9 years old and I had been playing football for 2 years, my coaches was head coach Paul and then there was the two assistant coaches my dad and coach Bill. When I was in Peewee football I was bigger than all the other kids I guess they haven’t had got bigger yet.

I remember when I was little thinking how awesome it would be to play football and I looked up to the people older than me like in middle school or high school when I was in elementary thinking that someday I would be in that same situation.

My first football season didn’t go very well. I didn’t get a tackle on defense. We ended up getting 2nd in our league. We were mad but we knew we could make it up next year.

Lastly, the fact of the matter is children should not be allowed to play tackle football until they have reached high school, due to the fact that a child’s body is not mature enough to handle collisions in football at a young age. However since American football is has become a part of the United States culture , have children play flag football, Rhett Stallworth, coach of the Yuma Catch & Go flag football Raiders said in an interview that, ”Coaching these younger guys--it helps you practice patience...It’s just nice to see some of these guys develop a love for the game. Some of the guys I’ve had since they were 5 years old. They came out at first and they couldn’t walk and chew gum; now you’re seeing them progress into being good little

My parents were not from Poplar Bluff, and they weren't familiar with the sport at all. My mom grew up in Puxico and my dad grew up in Qulin, which both had really small schools and they only played baseball/softball and basketball. One day after school I told my mom I wanted to play football, she thought I was crazy. She said, “You don't even know how to play football”. I said, “I'll learn”. I started watching football

My sophomore year was filled with very awkward conversations about cheer. Not for me but for the people asking. At every pep-rally and every game there would be at least one person that came up and asked, “Why aren’t you cheering?” or “But I thought you were a cheerleader.” I had to answer with the fact that I didn’t make it and when asked why, even though the true reason why will never be known to me, I would answer with something along the lines of, “ well my jumps weren't as good as the others,” or “my stunt fell.” But I never really believed myself until the next tryout season rolled

Growing up judgement and doubt has surrounded me. People judged me for being hispanic and different colored. I was told that I would never graduate high school, and go off to college. They told me i would be a failure and get absolutely nowhere for my future. SInce the age of five i've proved everybody wrong, and am still continuing to do so. At the age of five i began playing sports, i started off with soccer and basketball, then did more throughout the years. Now as a senior in high school I’ve done soccer and basketball. Although they both ended for school i still do off season. In order to overturn other’s thoughts i began challenging myself in everything i did. In sports i had to learn the rules of the game and make sure i stood out. I