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re: Pee Wee Football Discussion
Posted on 5/4/17 at 2:31 pm to Chad504boy
Posted on 5/4/17 at 2:31 pm to Chad504boy
Here's a pic of these bell ringing, concussion giving, over aggressive D1 prospects. Kids at that age do not lead with the head or take malicious cheap shots that injure other players. It's 5 and 6 year old kids playing football just like they do in the yard except they have on protective gear. Safer than front yard football with the older kids for sure. They still believe in Santa Clause and are terrified of clowns. 
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Posted on 5/4/17 at 2:33 pm to 14caratgoldjones
#10 
Posted on 5/4/17 at 2:33 pm to Chad504boy
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how physical is pee wee football? how much do they get after it or is it just a bunch of little kids hug humping each other to the ground?
The ones here in N.Alabama have strict rules on sportsmanship requiring all kids play and the coaches can't run up the score (actually get suspended if they win by too many points). Strict weight requirements and who can carry the ball to level the playing field.
I've seen kids with good skills play at the level you mention, but they are definitely in the minority (5-8 percent). Most of the kids are like kids playing tee ball. Still getting used to their own bodies and little to no coordination.
Every once in a blue moon you end up with a kid that thinks he's playing for a professional team or a "Coach's kid" who believes he needs to overachieve and tries to punish another kid. Those get flagged pretty quick.
Regarding the coordination/athleticism: I'll say this from an official's perspective: It's hard to officiate because the kids don't know how to play yet, nor do they know the fundamentals. As a result we end up doing a lot of preventative officiating and talking with the kids. But the game is still safe at that level. There's no 20 mph bullets out there.
There's a lot of mis-perception about peewee football out there.
Best advice I have is: Go get a schedule and go watch some games. Get a feel for the kids' abilities if you're concerned. But honestly, I'd let my son play.
Posted on 5/4/17 at 2:38 pm to The Mick
quote:They call him QB
#10
Posted on 5/4/17 at 2:39 pm to Chad504boy
My nephews played at 8 and 9 years old their first year. Some of the coaches were good some not so much. They failed to teach the new kids the fundamentals before having them do complex hitting drills.
However its very important you dont undermind the coaches in front of the kids at or away from practice.
We did a little extra teaching and they became starters midseason. This offseason we did some more work. Now theyre pumped for their second year. One of them began the season terrified of contact after taking a shot early on.. it can be overwhelming for kids at first so dont push too hard.
Remember youth sports isnt just about playing and the sport. Thsyre learning valuable lessons for life. Hardwork, commitment, authority, teamwork, leadership, etc.
Youth sports played a big role in my life personally. All these things have carried into a successful career despite starting from absolute poverty.
However its very important you dont undermind the coaches in front of the kids at or away from practice.
We did a little extra teaching and they became starters midseason. This offseason we did some more work. Now theyre pumped for their second year. One of them began the season terrified of contact after taking a shot early on.. it can be overwhelming for kids at first so dont push too hard.
Remember youth sports isnt just about playing and the sport. Thsyre learning valuable lessons for life. Hardwork, commitment, authority, teamwork, leadership, etc.
Youth sports played a big role in my life personally. All these things have carried into a successful career despite starting from absolute poverty.
This post was edited on 5/4/17 at 2:45 pm
Posted on 5/4/17 at 2:41 pm to Chad504boy
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thoughts on kids getting hurt at the 5/6 age?
is it competitive much or mostly still about fun at that age?
Parents get overly stupid at 5/6 age?
I've never seen a kid hurt at that age in the 5+ years I've been calling it. No saying it doesn't happen but I've never seen or heard another official talk about it. I've seen collarbones broke, I've seen compound fractures, I've seen concussions, I've seen gashes on arms and legs...and that was middle school and up. But never in pee wee.
Competitive? It's organized chaos. Imagine yourself trying to herd 11 kids into doing the same thing. If the coach can communicate and teach well the kids do well. There's a star sometimes...but it's rare. Those kids have other things on their minds when they are playing. You should hear the talk from the huddle. It's downright hilarious (and can be refreshing).
We don't have much interaction with the parents, so it's not like tee ball in that respect (my father who was an umpire in Sulphur for years cleared both stands one game due to parents getting stupid). I've seen that happen in high school baseball games too...
Parents can get stupid...but not too bad. It's just passion. In the end they love their kids and want them and their team to do well...
Posted on 5/4/17 at 2:43 pm to Capo Losi
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Remember youth sports isnt just about playing and the sport. Thsyre learning valuable lessons for life. Hardwork, commitment, authority, teamwork, leadership, etc.
Well said. I've seen parents (and coaches) do more harm than good sometimes with kids. A good coach and parent will figure out how to connect with the kid and teach them. It's about learning...not living your dreams via the kids (but some people forget that).
Posted on 5/4/17 at 2:47 pm to NASA_ISS_Tiger
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Well said. I've seen parents (and coaches) do more harm than good sometimes with kids. A good coach and parent will figure out how to connect with the kid and teach them. It's about learning...not living your dreams via the kids (but some people forget that
This was the number 1 worst part about this first year as an adult.
Posted on 5/4/17 at 2:48 pm to Chad504boy
At 5-6 it's basically just kids bumping into each other.
Posted on 5/4/17 at 2:54 pm to LSUFanHouston
Posted on 5/4/17 at 2:58 pm to LSUFanHouston
This is good stuff that produces adults who drool
Posted on 5/4/17 at 3:06 pm to lsupride87
Lol, honestly the worst hits I ever took to the head were in Basketball(rebounding), riding bikes, and baseball(flyball) as a kid. This is not how they teach tackling these days. It's in the rules and training.
Which brings up an important note, make sure your coaches are trained and certified, not bubba off the street who still thinks concussion rules are for girls..
Which brings up an important note, make sure your coaches are trained and certified, not bubba off the street who still thinks concussion rules are for girls..
This post was edited on 5/4/17 at 3:07 pm
Posted on 5/4/17 at 3:06 pm to LSUFanHouston
My oldest son started when he was 8. He is a big kid so he played up until 8th grade(plays JV next year). My youngest started when he was 5 in flag football. He didn't want to play at age 6 because they didn't hit. He started back when he turned 7 and will play 9 & 10 yo this year.
Getting them to play early is critical for them to learn how to play the game and learn fundamentals. Never have I seen a kid get hit so hard he received a concussion. I have seen broken arms and collar bones, but those were from kids too small playing up a level or kids to old playing down. The bigger school are terrible for this.
Schools like OCS wins because they start their system when the kids are in Pee Wee and they know the plays by the time they get to high school.
Getting them to play early is critical for them to learn how to play the game and learn fundamentals. Never have I seen a kid get hit so hard he received a concussion. I have seen broken arms and collar bones, but those were from kids too small playing up a level or kids to old playing down. The bigger school are terrible for this.
Schools like OCS wins because they start their system when the kids are in Pee Wee and they know the plays by the time they get to high school.
Posted on 5/4/17 at 3:09 pm to Chad504boy
Need to test him at 5-6. W t f is going on.
Take him fishing and hunting. Leave league football and all sports for that matter until 10.
Relax, he isn't Brees yet.
Take him fishing and hunting. Leave league football and all sports for that matter until 10.
Relax, he isn't Brees yet.
Posted on 5/4/17 at 3:22 pm to Capo Losi
video is hilarious. 34 got quick burst, lacks top end speed.
Posted on 5/4/17 at 4:00 pm to lsupride87
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This is good stuff that produces adults who drool
That's good stuff to get coaches banned from coaching in a recreational league here in N. Alabama. As well as the kid suspended from games. The Park and Rec guy is just as much an official as we who wear the zebras. That kind of play would not be tolerated. Park and Rec do a good job of policing that stuff.
Posted on 5/4/17 at 4:17 pm to Chad504boy
My oldest, now in 8th grade, played since 3rd grade, all on the Offense and Defense line. No problems outside of migraine headaches, which may or not be because of football.
My 11 year old, started in 3rd grade also, and completed 5th grade tackle this past fall, RB and LB. He completely blew out his ACL with a partial MCL, PCL and Meniscus tear during the last 10 minutes of All Star practice. He will be back for track this year, just running, and basketball for winter. We are holding him out of 6th grade football but he will be back for 7th grade.
Now in 3rd and 4th grade the weight limit is 90lbs to carry the ball (WR, QB, RB etc). In 5th grade it jumped to 120-125lbs. That's a huge difference. So you basically have kids playing line in 3/4th who are running the ball in 5/6th. The weight difference is the biggest thing. You got some little kids playing CB who are 50-60lbs trying to take down a RB who is 125lbs and could be upwards of 130lbs because they had to cut weight at pre season weigh ins.
Now Evey dad thinks his kid should be QB, RB or LB. You are going to have talented kids playing out of position because they have a small number of kids for each team. They will play their natural position once they get to JR.High/High School.
All I can tell you is let your kid play wherever he ends up, may not be QB. It's good to learn all positions and if he gets put on the line then let it happen. He will get more action on the line than playing CB. My 11 year old played CB in 3rd and line in 4th. He was the fastest kid on the team in 4th but the Coaches put their sons at RB and QB (kid sucked and was afraid to get hit) so it is what it is.
He may not understand the game at first, no matter how much you try and teach him and watch it on TV. At some point, maybe this year, maybe next, it will click with him and he will get it. Just be patient.
My 11year old didn't have a clue what was going on in 3rd grade and this past year he would listen to the opposing team coaches call out plays and knew where the ball was coming.
My 11 year old, started in 3rd grade also, and completed 5th grade tackle this past fall, RB and LB. He completely blew out his ACL with a partial MCL, PCL and Meniscus tear during the last 10 minutes of All Star practice. He will be back for track this year, just running, and basketball for winter. We are holding him out of 6th grade football but he will be back for 7th grade.
Now in 3rd and 4th grade the weight limit is 90lbs to carry the ball (WR, QB, RB etc). In 5th grade it jumped to 120-125lbs. That's a huge difference. So you basically have kids playing line in 3/4th who are running the ball in 5/6th. The weight difference is the biggest thing. You got some little kids playing CB who are 50-60lbs trying to take down a RB who is 125lbs and could be upwards of 130lbs because they had to cut weight at pre season weigh ins.
Now Evey dad thinks his kid should be QB, RB or LB. You are going to have talented kids playing out of position because they have a small number of kids for each team. They will play their natural position once they get to JR.High/High School.
All I can tell you is let your kid play wherever he ends up, may not be QB. It's good to learn all positions and if he gets put on the line then let it happen. He will get more action on the line than playing CB. My 11 year old played CB in 3rd and line in 4th. He was the fastest kid on the team in 4th but the Coaches put their sons at RB and QB (kid sucked and was afraid to get hit) so it is what it is.
He may not understand the game at first, no matter how much you try and teach him and watch it on TV. At some point, maybe this year, maybe next, it will click with him and he will get it. Just be patient.
My 11year old didn't have a clue what was going on in 3rd grade and this past year he would listen to the opposing team coaches call out plays and knew where the ball was coming.
This post was edited on 5/4/17 at 4:22 pm
Posted on 5/4/17 at 4:37 pm to Chad504boy
In our league 6 year Olds play flag , very fun at that age. Tackle starts at 7 years old so they can be taught the right way at an early age how to tackle correctly. The theory is when those kids get to middle school tackling correctly will be second nature to them. I've volunteered to coach for the last two years and have enjoyed it. Some parents make it hard , thinking their kid is the next Reggie Bush. I always tell those types that if their kid is so good let them go travel ball. We don't need their attitudes. If you want your kid to have fun and learn the lessons that the sport can teach, we love the input.
This post was edited on 5/4/17 at 4:38 pm
Posted on 5/4/17 at 4:54 pm to Chad504boy
i've filmed about 200 Bobble-head 5/6 age group games.
can't remember seeing a serious injury in that age group during play.
seen a bunch at higher age groups.
here is a link of a slyfa superbowl.
might help you gauge how physical the age group is.
LINK
can't remember seeing a serious injury in that age group during play.
seen a bunch at higher age groups.
here is a link of a slyfa superbowl.
might help you gauge how physical the age group is.
LINK
Posted on 5/4/17 at 4:59 pm to sandraccoon
quote:
sandraccoon
Your son called from 20 years in the future. He wants you to stop treating him like a pussy. Because you stripped him of all masculinity, he ends up wearing an apron as a barista and sucking dick.
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