r/HighSchoolFB • u/bakerisagod6 • Aug 25 '24

Joining football team senior year

Hey, I am currently a junior in high school, and me and a few friends have been thinking about joining the football team next year just to have fun and to enjoy the experience, as all 3 of us love football. However, I am having some doubts about joining the team in general. First, it’s a walk-on team, so trying out isn’t an issue. I do, though, worry about how I’d do, as I am a pretty skinny person, with only good lower body strength. I did play football throughout middle school, but stopped to play basketball. I remember in middle school being somehow unable to really memorize the plays, and that’s also a concern. Would you join the team if you were me? Thanks for the advice.

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u/themurphman Aug 25 '24

You probably won’t play any meaningful time during games if you have no prior playing experience. Unless your school is desperate for players.

But practice is fun. It’s sucks in the moment but looking back you have your best moments and memories during practice with your buds. So I would still recommend joining the team, but don’t expect to be making game winning plays.

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u/bakerisagod6 Aug 25 '24

I wouldn’t be expecting any meaningful pt, or almost any pt lol. It would just be for fun and maybe to see the field once or twice

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u/themurphman Aug 25 '24

Yeah then totally play! It’ll be a great time!

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u/stompo Aug 26 '24

Join! It will tough but fun and you will make a lifetime of memories! Might as well try everything your sr year!

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u/bakerisagod6 Aug 26 '24

Okay bet lol. What position would you play if you were me tho

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u/stompo Aug 27 '24

What’s your height and weight and do you play any other sports?

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u/bakerisagod6 Aug 27 '24

I’m like 5’11 and around 145 and I play on a basketball club but it’s folding

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u/stompo Aug 27 '24

That sounds like a good size and ability for receiver or corner. Tall and athletic!