The pressure comes from the competition of other one-sport point guards who may not currently be quite as good but aren't far behind. This is a large school.

 

Another related question: Does football weightlifting hurt or help a point guard more?

 

Also, how many past and present top point guards in KY are/were also good football players in high school?

 

Then there's always the risk of injury from football. My son plays tailback, and I know from past experience that they can take a pounding on the knees.

 

Football weightlifiting is ground based so it helps basketball. Are there any college or big high school programs who are successful and don't lift?

 

The Mason kid at TN was pretty darn good at football!!

 

All sports have a risk of injury I would hope fear of injury doesn't keep kids from playing sports. I also think basketball is just as bad on the knees (when considering cutting and quick movements) as grass has more give than hardwood in tearing of ligaments.

 

I would adivse him to do whatever is fun...that is the point in being a kid. Isolating on one sport can limit him. He might be a tremendous basketball player now, but what if he isn't a top prospect in a couple years (sometimes younger athletes peak out earlier then others)? Then he will have missed out on possible other opportunities in other sports. That would be a shame.

 

Just one opinion though.

Imo a high school kid should be able to play all sports if he wants to and enjoys them. I have NO use for coaches that tell kids that they should only play the sport they are coaching :irked: . I even know of coaches that have told h.s. kids that if they play one particular sport for them not to even come out for theirs . These types imo should not be in h.s. coaching period. Coaches imo shoul encourage kids to play all sports if the kid is interested and talented in them. Your boy is only in Jr. High and High School once. I would let him enjoy it.

May I suggest that you draft a short letter with the basic points you stated and mail it to head coaches of football, basketball, whatever sport(s) you choose, at various schools around the country. (you should be able to get all the info you need off school websites)

Ask them their opinion on kids playing 1 sport or multiple sports. Keep it short & in general - not specific so its a recruiting issue about your son.

 

I'd love to see the results posted on BGP. My 2cents is they say multiple sports as long as possible.

 

Woody Jr

May I suggest that you draft a short letter with the basic points you stated and mail it to head coaches of football, basketball, whatever sport(s) you choose, at various schools around the country. (you should be able to get all the info you need off school websites)

Ask them their opinion on kids playing 1 sport or multiple sports. Keep it short & in general - not specific so its a recruiting issue about your son.

 

I'd love to see the results posted on BGP. My 2cents is they say multiple sports as long as possible.

 

Woody Jr

:thumb: and might I suggest a small class A school in.......(oh well, better stop right here - don't want to be accused of the "R" word :lol: :lol: )

:thumb: and might I suggest a small class A school in.......(oh well, better stop right here - don't want to be accused of the "R" word :lol: :lol: )

 

 

I'm sorry I didnt clarify enough.

I think you should send it to COLLEGE coaches and see what they suggest.

HS coaches are often fixated on their own team and hence, more immediate factors - not always long term, if you know what I mean.

 

Thanx rambler for alerting me to it. I'm sure you were talking about ReeKruitn

 

Woody Jr

Great post by ChuckT, I don't think any child should specialize unless it's apparent he will make it at the next level, a super prospect. HS is too short, do as much as you can.

I'm sorry I didnt clarify enough.

I think you should send it to COLLEGE coaches and see what they suggest.

HS coaches are often fixated on their own team and hence, more immediate factors - not always long term, if you know what I mean.

 

Thanx rambler for alerting me to it. I'm sure you were talking about ReeKruitn

 

Woody Jr

Wasn't trying to alert you to anything Woody :thumb: , I was just having some fun :lol: :lol:

He should play both sports. If he WANTS to play both then let him. The best of the best athletes play multiple sports. Should never hinder or pressure a kid to concentrate on one sport.

He should play both sports. If he WANTS to play both then let him. The best of the best athletes play multiple sports. Should never hinder or pressure a kid to concentrate on one sport.

 

When he is playing football, he definitely enjoys that too, but I think he may be reacting to indirect pressure from from his AAU basketball coaches.

When he is playing football, he definitely enjoys that too, but I think he may be reacting to indirect pressure from from his AAU basketball coaches.

 

1. Find different AAU basketball coaches.

2. Enjoy football in football season.

3. Enjoy basketball in basketball season.

1. Find different AAU basketball coaches.

2. Enjoy football in football season.

3. Enjoy basketball in basketball season.

 

:thumb: your only a kid once...live it up. i sure do miss my old playing days.

:thumb: your only a kid once...live it up. i sure do miss my old playing days.

 

I hear that! I loved football and played 10 years after high school. I wish I would have played basketball instead of baseball though.

First of all, don't listen to what an AAU coach says. They are all about themselves anyway.:fire:

 

Next, there are College rosters all over the country with kids that played multiple sports in H.S.

 

LEBRON JAMES PLAYED 3 YEARS OF VARSITY FOOTBALL. DID IT HURT HIM?

 

Next, there is not a huge demand of 5'9-6'0 point guards in division 1 or division 2 college ball.

 

There is no guarantee that he will get a scholarship in football or basketball his senior year, so don't waste the chance to be a H.S. kid and play as many sports as possible.

 

Bring the issue up or set up a meeting between both the Football and Basketball coach and see what they say and agree on. Leave the AAU coach out of it. You can see the problems an AAU coach has gotten for OJ Mayo and Bill Walker.

 

Next, if two sports were to ever compliment each other, it would be Football/Basketball. They both teach speed and agility. Football teaches toughness and Basketball makes them quick and improves their endurance for all sports.

 

Finally, show me a College basketball program that DOES NOT lift weights... YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO IT!

 

Contrary to what many old timers think, weightlifting WILL NOT hurt you as a basketball player. IT WILL MAKE YOU BETTER. Weightlifting improves your body and athletic capabilities. Does this mean they should bench and squat heavy on a Bball gameday? NO! You have to be smart when it comes to training, but to think that lifting will "hurt" your shot during the season is complete NONSENSE!

 

Ask Tennessee's bball coach how much he believes in weightlifting.... he has his players work out with the football team. Didn't hurt Chris Lofton.

 

FOUR WORDS FOR YOUR SON: CHRIS LOFTON, MASON CO.

 

Allstate basketball and Football. Mr. Basketball, Full ride to Tennessee on basketball scholarship.

Play as much and as many the student has a real desire to play for. This is high school. Bottom line, 99% of all kids playing at a sport will NOT be a Division One player. Any high school coach who advocates the exclusive dedication to a sport - summer for basketball, for instance, vs. baseball vs. fall football is simply not a very good coach to begin with, extremely selfish and is doing a terrible injustice to the student/athlete. Add to that is the "miss our open gyms" or travel camps, or workouts and you "could" lose your spot. This has to end.

 

You want your child to be a better basketball player, skip AAU stupid tournaments and work on the summer on his shooting, leaping ability and physical development and he will be much better off. IF he comes into this fall with 6" more on a vertical leap standing at 6' he is better off vs. having played 35 games that do not mean a thing.

First of all, don't listen to what an AAU coach says. They are all about themselves anyway.:fire:

 

Next, there are College rosters all over the country with kids that played multiple sports in H.S.

 

LEBRON JAMES PLAYED 3 YEARS OF VARSITY FOOTBALL. DID IT HURT HIM?

 

Next, there is not a huge demand of 5'9-6'0 point guards in division 1 or division 2 college ball.

 

There is no guarantee that he will get a scholarship in football or basketball his senior year, so don't waste the chance to be a H.S. kid and play as many sports as possible.

 

Bring the issue up or set up a meeting between both the Football and Basketball coach and see what they say and agree on. Leave the AAU coach out of it. You can see the problems an AAU coach has gotten for OJ Mayo and Bill Walker.

 

Next, if two sports were to ever compliment each other, it would be Football/Basketball. They both teach speed and agility. Football teaches toughness and Basketball makes them quick and improves their endurance for all sports.

 

Finally, show me a College basketball program that DOES NOT lift weights... YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO IT!

 

Contrary to what many old timers think, weightlifting WILL NOT hurt you as a basketball player. IT WILL MAKE YOU BETTER. Weightlifting improves your body and athletic capabilities. Does this mean they should bench and squat heavy on a Bball gameday? NO! You have to be smart when it comes to training, but to think that lifting will "hurt" your shot during the season is complete NONSENSE!

Ask Tennessee's bball coach how much he believes in weightlifting.... he has his players work out with the football team. Didn't hurt Chris Lofton.

 

FOUR WORDS FOR YOUR SON: CHRIS LOFTON, MASON CO.

 

Allstate basketball and Football. Mr. Basketball, Full ride to Tennessee on basketball scholarship.

 

Great post. :thumb: As to weightlifting, basketball definetly compliments football because with basketball workout your training your muscles to be able to go longer. Light weights, many reps. Improving your muscle stamina. Football you are working to get bigger and stronger and make your muscles stronger. Both footbal and basketball compliment eachother, so being able to have the athleticism to play both is a luxury because you are constantly improving yourself and overall game even when your not playing one of the other. Take advantage of this.