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<blockquote data-quote="Mr. Tibbs" data-source="post: 2008734" data-attributes="member: 748856"><p>I don’t have direct experience with football , just a little with lacrosse until my son decided it wasn’t what he wanted anymore .</p><p></p><p>this is what I know</p><p>a. most kids who do end up getting full or partial scholarships or assistance of any kind to any level in college sports have been actively involved in that sport since they were 7-8 years old.</p><p></p><p>b. said involvement exposed them to influencers in that sport for 8+ years by the time they are 16. these “influencers” make sure these really talented kids names get on lists for private high schools , amateur clubs & colleges</p><p></p><p>c. there are always exceptions to general rules - dont give up easily</p><p></p><p>d. consider contacting other private high schools coaches about having your son transfer there to play - know it might effect eligibility in some states .</p><p></p><p>e. given your son’s late entry to the sport - playing at a level higher than DIII might be next to impossible - so contact as many DIII college coaches as you can - those guys will likely at least grant you a meeting , where as DI programs may not. If a player starts at DIII or NAIA, he can always transfer up if really good . see Clayton Fedjelem from our program 10 years ago . </p><p></p><p>f. you will likely need to engage some service that will put your son’s profile on the internet so that you can easily reference it to people inside the sport</p><p></p><p>g. best wishes and good luck . do your best to help him be in the smartest 10% of the class . my experience in high school football , from my days , is that the O Line are the smartest guys on the team . almost always .</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mr. Tibbs, post: 2008734, member: 748856"] I don’t have direct experience with football , just a little with lacrosse until my son decided it wasn’t what he wanted anymore . this is what I know a. most kids who do end up getting full or partial scholarships or assistance of any kind to any level in college sports have been actively involved in that sport since they were 7-8 years old. b. said involvement exposed them to influencers in that sport for 8+ years by the time they are 16. these “influencers” make sure these really talented kids names get on lists for private high schools , amateur clubs & colleges c. there are always exceptions to general rules - dont give up easily d. consider contacting other private high schools coaches about having your son transfer there to play - know it might effect eligibility in some states . e. given your son’s late entry to the sport - playing at a level higher than DIII might be next to impossible - so contact as many DIII college coaches as you can - those guys will likely at least grant you a meeting , where as DI programs may not. If a player starts at DIII or NAIA, he can always transfer up if really good . see Clayton Fedjelem from our program 10 years ago . f. you will likely need to engage some service that will put your son’s profile on the internet so that you can easily reference it to people inside the sport g. best wishes and good luck . do your best to help him be in the smartest 10% of the class . my experience in high school football , from my days , is that the O Line are the smartest guys on the team . almost always . [/QUOTE]
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