[jw4914]

Well, I am an advocate for after school programs whether it be sports, band, FFA, etc.
And, I believe that every kid has a place in one program or another. But, when it comes
to only football, IMO there are a few things to consider before playing at the HS level or
above.

1) the LOVE for the game; Does the kid have the passion to make the commitment.
2) Military Future; Is the kid striving for a military challenge after graduation? If so,
Football can be a great learning lesson for a military career.
3) Discipline: Does the kid need the discipline that comes with football?
4) College: Using football as an avenue to pay for college. There are tons of colleges
begging kids to play. If they have any ounce of talent, they can get money for
school.

The bottom line is that no matter what program a young adult chooses, he/she will grow
and develop into a person that contributes to society as a whole. Just my opinion!