I really think playing basketball really helps a football player with footwork, but it may keep them out of the weightroom a little too much.

Also I think a playing football makes a basketball player much more physical, but the lack of time in the gym does hurt them fundamentally.

 

If a kid is good enough and wants to, why not play everything he can.

When I played basketball I was more athletic, and agile, but after i stopped playing basketball I got bigger, and stronger, so i guess it just depends on what you're looking for.

Let him do what he wants. The only thing that is truly truly important are his grades.

I say let him play them all. I sat out my Jr. year of football to concentrate on B-ball and regret it to this day. I enjoyed going from sport to sport so I am sure he will as well. Its all about having fun and participating and if he is an exceptional talent, he will get noticed anyway for his accomplishments during that particular season.

Let him play what he wants, your only in high school once. Enjoy all of it because it goes by quick.

One of my sons played all three, until his senior year. He sat out of basketball. I believe he really missed it.

Someone said in an earlier post that there will be down time in between to really 'push it' in the weight room. I beg to differ. There was usually NO down time for him. One sport flowed seamlessly into the next. He would complain about being tired, but it was HIS choice to be there and he really enjoyed all three. (And his grades were better when he had less time...better management of that time)

Ultimately, it is HIS choice. It's his life and his memories in the making.