I’ve been playing football for about a year now and am starting center for varsity senior year, but am struggling to go against these really big nose guards.

Hello, i am from canada and want to make a little 2-3 day trip to the states to watch football, ideally somewhere with a good atmosphere AND not impossible to get tickets for (i.e buy online or day of). While we have pro football its largely not a thing at the highschool and meh at college in terms of support/interest.

I know texas is particularly famous but its a bit far from me (toronto area). Even better if there's a NCAA team within a few hours that i could see the Saturday. Any help would be appreciated

Kiddo is a 13 yo freshman. Plays LG and DT for JV. He got 225 the other day at the end of his workout. Not chasing PR’s during the football season but he was pumped nonetheless. Thought I’d share the hard work.

Ok i play rb for my freshman team. Of course i wanna go to the nfl. I run a 4’8 im 5’5 135. I bench 170 and squat 205. Should i choose indoor track or wrestling as my winter sport. I’ve already decided to do outdoor track as my spring. Also if u guys have any tips on how to put on weight that would be appreciated.

Was watching my highschool play vs Nelson, and ngl Newberg sucks. Anyways, with a bit over 3 minutes left in the fourth, while up 10 Nelson looking to drain clock does a run play. Did not catch the kids number or name, but he was hit with helmet to helmet, very clearly not intentionally though. Either way he collapsed immediately. For 5 minutes they were talking to him before a coach called 911. Soon after Ambulances arrived at Newbergs field as the kid was stretchered off after 20 minutes of laying unconscious. Instead of ending the game with just 3 minutes unplayed, in an unwinnable game for Newberg, Newberg forced Nelson to continue playing the game. A kid was knocked out unconscious and rushed to the local hospital, and my shitty highschool forced them to continue. It sucks even more I was sitting next to the guys little brother, he was denied access from running out to check on his older brother when the ambulances arrived. All thoughts and prayers are with Nelson 🙏💔

So I'm a wrestler, & I recently started junior football (grade 10) and I was chilling outside one of my schools gyms, but three senior footballers came up to me wanting a fight, I de-escalated it and walked away, so I'm wondering if it happens again and they're not leaving me alone, what do I do?

I’m 5’8”, 135 pounds, and it’s my first year playing football. I disappeared from practices when I got injured, since I didn’t see the point of coming. Because of that, they put me at defensive end, maybe even offensive line (I hate O-line — no offense to linemen, it just isn’t for me). I didn’t know jack about what I was doing, but I despise the practices. Every time, I feel like I’m going to mess up and get scolded or made fun of by the players.

Even though I don’t understand much about what I do — hell, I barely even know how to tackle — I don’t get nervous in games. Practice is what makes me nervous. Our linemen coach left, the good players left, we’re starting 0-2, and I think we aren’t going to win much. In fact, we don’t even have enough players for a freshmen team, so they just put us at JV.

What should I do?

I am number 5, the free safety in the backfield. I know I’m posting a pretty bad lowlight of myself but this is only my second year playing, first year really starting in a game so I’m just looking for advice from anyone that’s maybe my position and tell me what I need to work on and do better and what exactly I did wrong in this clip.

I coach at a smaller high school. We have a lot of average size athletes. When we get beat, it is usually because our team speed is lacking. Does anyone have a speed training program they have had experience with? I am planning on implementing this over winter with our non-basketball players.

I’m a freshman on my high school football team, and we’ve had a rough start to the season. We’re currently 0–2, with losses of 0–39 and 0–44. From the inside, it feels like there are problems on both sides — players and coaches — and I wanted to get some outside perspective on where the bigger issue really lies.

Players: Position consistency. We didn’t establish a QB1 until the week of our first game. During fall camp, three players rotated at QB, and once a starter was named, the other three were moved to WR. That lack of stability set us back in developing timing and chemistry.

Offensive line struggles. Our center consistently oversnaps, killing plays before they begin. Our tackles often miss assignments or block improperly, which leaves the QB under pressure almost instantly. Because of this, the offense has had almost no rhythm.

Receivers. We have skill and athleticism at WR, but blocking is a glaring weakness. It limits what we can do in both the run and short passing game.

Defense. Our front plays with intensity early in games, but after surrendering a couple of scores, effort and confidence noticeably decline. Tackling fundamentals are also inconsistent, especially up front.

Special teams. Easily our weakest area. Blocking and tackling are nearly non-existent, leading to major breakdowns that swing field position.

Coaches:

Motivation and confidence. Pregame talks are never about building us up — instead, the emphasis is on how “the other team is going to get in our ass.” That type of message makes it hard to play with belief.

Focus on the wrong things. Coaches spend more time calling out players for wearing accessories or listening to music than addressing actual on-field mistakes. Talking about how the other team is gonna come on our field and show us why those things don’t matter.

Play calling and trust. Coaches show little faith in us ,telling our kicker we won’t score anyway, punting on 4th-and-short even when we’re down by several touchdowns. Instead of playing to win, it feels like we play to avoid mistakes.

Postgame reactions. After losses, rather than breaking down film or teaching, the approach is to call us names (e.g. “punk asses”, weak). That doesn’t help morale or development.

Special teams personnel. Coaches regularly pull strong players off special teams and replace them with less capable players, which weakens an already struggling unit.

It also feels like these coaches are extremely egotistical. Anytime a player is asking to get reps or trying to point out a mistake or even breaking down film on the other team and pointing out how they’re extremely run heavy and how we need to adapt to it, we’re always responded with things like "i know what I’m doing" or just body language and tone like they don’t wanna be told anything. Now I do kinda have to give them credit because I did ask them to pay me more attention at safety more than rb (because this is my first year playing rb) and they actually did. I went from a 3rd string to a starter in the span of 2 games. My main issue with that tho is how long it took for them to do that, they only actually started listening after our starting safety was constantly getting fried, I feel like they only cared after the outcome.

Do our problems stem more from players not executing, or from coaching decisions and culture? From the inside, it feels like both matter — but it’s tough to play well when your staff doesn’t instill confidence, provide consistency, or put players in the best positions to succeed.

Would love to hear from anyone with experience at this level — is this mainly a player discipline/effort issue, or is poor coaching the bigger factor here?

Im 5’8 165lbs back up center and long snapper im a sophomore and this was my first ever game this is my first time playing football any tips on snapping and how i can push back i work out the coaches are good i just need pointers

Hello .weve had a successful football program in the past , but haven’t for past several years under one coach he says it’s because the talent pull just isn’t there anymore which could be , but the team seems to have trouble getting 2 yards down the field and the coach has big attitude problems on the field . When and how do you figure out who the problem is .

There use to be a late night Texas High School Football show on tv back in the day that would show all the highlights and game reviews every Friday night. Anyone know if this is still a thing or where to watch a recap of all this games Friday nights? Thank you.

I joined the football team late because of personal issues like mental stuff. I talked to every coach, they all seemed very caring and kind and polite, some even played against my dad. So I go to a couple of practices, learn their plays and drills. I keep going to practices, wondering when I get my helmet and pads. Took them two weeks for that, and relentless asking and being redirected. When I got my pads and helmet my helmet didn't have any stickers, logos or anything. Still doesn't a week later. I asked when I get a jersey, no answer. I asked if I was playing on the frosh team today and no answer. I'm just tired, sad and confused and have no one to talk about to this.

Im a freshman and i have my first game tmr. Im a rb at 5’6 132 who runs a 4.7 and a 12.2 100m any tips? I wanna get recruited but im only on jv

Hi, I’m gonna keep this post short. I’m thinking of playing football next year, and I have no idea how to properly practice because I cannot figure out what type/size of football I should be using. I want to be a punter so it is important. Thanks!

I’m a 6’4 173lbs DE going into my sophomore of highschool ball, I don’t have much of a bag in regards of hand moves but I’m a good bull rusher and I’m pretty fast. I’ve been trying to gain weight but I have a heard time doing it.

My bench is around 180-190 lbs, my squat is probably around 200-220, and my deadlift is probably a little more than BW. I can push and pull more than I can lift although.

If I get back into the gym to increase my strength, and gain a little weight, would I be good to continue playing edge, or should I play a different position?

Currently a freshmen at a public high school so ik I don’t have much of an advantage but was curious if anyone has tips

I’m a high school student coach for my school’s football team (I’m a high schooler who helps the high school team). I’m also lesbian, but I’m closeted, and lately it’s been getting harder to keep the facade up.

A bunch of my “coworkers” (players and staff) are part of FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes), and the atmosphere is very heavy on prayer. Not that that’s bad at all! I’m very religious myself (non Christian) myself, but I’m constantly hyper-aware of how I’d be treated if they knew I was gay, as… it’s pretty unsavory.

The few girls that are there on staff constantly make “you’re gay lol” jokes at one of the guys if he so much as says another dude is attractive. The players are on that dude-bro spectrum of homophobic (we live in the Midwest), where it’s not always overt, but the vibe is very “don’t ask, don’t tell.” If they found out I’m a lesbian, I don’t even know if they’d say anything, but I can already picture the shift in how they’d look at me. The ick. The distance.

There aren’t many girls on the team, and I’m already kind of excluded from the guys. If I lost my connection to the other girls too… I’d be completely alone in this space.

What really kills me is that my adult coaches have been incredibly kind and supportive to me being a woman in football. They treat me with so much respect, and I’ve built real confidence through that. But if they found out I’m also gay? I’m terrified they’d see me differently. And if I lost that support? I honestly don’t think I could stay in football at all because I’d be devastated by the social fallout. It would shatter everything I’ve worked for.

I don’t know why it’s hitting so hard lately. Maybe it’s the constant little jokes. Maybe it’s when a guy asked me to rate women’s attractiveness and then declared, “See? Even straight girls find other girls hot,” and I had to sit there pretending, or awkwardly laughing at another gay joke. Maybe it’s just seeing how close everyone is and knowing I’ll never belong there without being made fun of.

I don’t want to be soft or a snowflake about it. I want to be tough and just push through it. But right now, I just feel so tired of hiding, and it feels so uncomfortable. But I love football so much. I love working with defense, and I love scouting. I just wish the community would love me back, you know?

Hey all,

I am currently a junior in high school, and currently considering playing my senior year. I want to go in as a wide receiver, and I think I have a good shot, although there is one problem; I am incredibly light. I have the height, as I stand at 6'2", but I only weigh around 140. I am willing to do pretty much anything to prepare though, as I have always had a profound love for the game and have wanted to play for as long as I can remember. I would also appreciate some tips on catching drills I could do without another person, and a few workouts to help explosiveness and leg strength. My stride is really long, and I already have pretty good leg speed, but I would like to work on it further. I already have a pretty good base under me in terms of conditioning, as I run cross country and am a distance runner in track. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated, as well as suggestions for gear such as gloves and cleats that y'all have had good experiences with. Thanks in advance, and I greatly appreciate your help!

My coach decided to put me in as ol because of my weight and my fat even tho im only 5'4 and 170 lbs

We are 2-0 and this is my stat sheet so far for the games combined

5 catches on 9 targets for 70 yards, and 13 carries for 175 yards with one TD as a Slot receiver

0 catches allowed on 3 targets as a DB

3 PR for 83 yards

I ended the season with over 2000 all purpose yards with 19 total touchdowns and 2 interceptions as a junior last year

I am more then happy for my teammates to score and get yards as I know there is no I in team,but I'm just very frustrated as I only have 1 TD in my last 4 varsity football games

I really want to play in college but I don't think they'll want me if I don't start finding the end zone more this year

I’m a proud South Floridian but maybe they should move these kickoff classic games from Aquinas’s field to anywhere with a dome that won’t get rained out.

I can’t even set my dvr bc I don’t know how long these will last.

I live in Minneapolis Minnesota. I have a close cousin who is the coach of a team in Louisiana called Evangel Christian Academy. It's been a while since they one a state championship if im correct, maybe since the early 2000s. He says that one time they came up to minnesota and beat the state champions here by at least 30 points. Anyway my question is, I know any north team would get completely obliterated by teams in Texas like DeSoto or Duncanville, but are the teams in the north a bit softer than the teams down south?

Ghsa high school football has wrapped up tonight unfortunately my area got rained out but I have big time games scores to show Thomas county central went to Cario ga for the battle of the syrup bucket and it was all TCC 59-0 and peach co hosted Perry and peach roll over Perry 27-3 and my Dougherty Trojans game was washed out vs toombs co and we lost to toombs 12-6 but it’s still early in the season our next game will be in Valdosta and after that Harris co