Do you think that a girl should be aloud to play football?
397723
It sounds like both coaches are allowing you to play, but one is worried about injury, and that is not dumb.  I happen to on the coaches with this one.  Coaches want to win and I'm sure they'd love to have you on team if you can help them win.  During 6th grade youth football, I played Left Tackle and blocked for a Female Quaterback that led our team to the league championship.\n\nIf you have really want to play football you should try out.  I would first weigh all the factors though.  You would almost undoubtedly have more success at other sports, especially at a high school/college/professional level playing for a women's team.  Unless you are exceptionally big or strong for being a female, you will be at a high risk for injury, as is any male would be.  We had a great running back in youth football but he weighed only about 120 pounds and broke his leg- twice.  Also, one position women fair well at is kicker... do you have some talent there?  In high school, a lot of gals can be competitive as a kicker.  Much harder to be competitive at any other position though.\n\nMost girls who play football either play at a pre-high school level or are in a unique situation (either physically huge and athletic for a female or have a strong leg and become a kicker).  Always exceptions though.
978621
Please learn to spell "participate."  After that, allow girls to participate in football, then you can complain about not participating in softball (and field hockey!)   Ok?
580104
im sorry but sports should not be coed.. it would take the competitve edge of it.. guys cant be as physical when they're playing on the field/court with girls... \nbut if u HAVE to do it, then perhaps u cud argue that it doesnt make women feel less important or something.. i dunno!
813102
High School Football \nTo hear the roaring of the crowd, to smell the wet dirt and grass on the field, to feel the awesome power of thousands of eyes upon you, to feel the electricity of anticipation, to hear and feel the crack of two bodies colliding…shouldn’t be limited to one sex.\n\nHigh school football has been an American tradition since 1920, and has been steadily gaining popularity. Since the beginning it has also been a tradition that only males could play the highly aggressive game. But now, in vastly changed times, the line between men’s and women’s sports is growing thin.\n\nIn 1926, women’s football was formed. Sure, it was just a form of halftime entertainment, but from there the seeds of the NWFL were planted. Since then, American women have been coming together to play this rough, aggressive sport once thought to be only appropriate for men – and high school football is no different.\n\nWith the new era of sexual equality, men and women have been blurring the gender lines (in more ways than one), and the exclusivity of high school sports has been blurred with them. There have been many accounts of girls trying out and making the high school football team. Some are actually very good. There are some states, like California, where it is against the law to prohibit girls from playing on a high school football team if there isn’t an exclusively female team.\n\nEncina High School, in Sacramento, California, is a high school that is known for having female football players, and they weren’t kickers either! So, now that the world has turned into a giant “gender blender”, why shouldn’t amateur sports follow suit? If they can keep up, and be a productive part of the team why keep girls from playing?\n\nHigh school football is a tradition, but it shouldn’t be a biased one.
781694
If a female has the equivilent skill and apptitude of a male sportsman in thier chosen sport then I dont see a problem with it.As far as I'm concerned as long as the person as such is dedicated then why not.
450407
Football in general intrests the general public; however the general public probaly finds a different kind of enjoyment in watching women's football.  This is due to the fact that society has a general perception of women and to see them take part in a sport as intense as football stimulates a reaction from both males and females.  I think most males would find it interesting because football is said to be a man's sport therefore men would be interested in watching football played by women and comparing it to the football played by men.  On the otherhand there are a few sexes men that would find the idea of women playing such a sport unethical and see it as another attempt by women to prove to men that they are in fact equal, and in the eyes of these sexes individuals it would spark no intrest and cause an uproar.  Like the men, women would also be devided because some would find it intresting as well as encourageing, because it shows that football is not just a "mans' sport" and will inturn encourage women to be more competitive with men and know that are capable of everything men are.  Some women would take a different perspective and find nothing about it interesting because they may feel that women should not participate in such barbaric activities.  \n     I personall think that society in general would find it interesting but there is always going to be a few people on the other side.
924019
If there is no girls team, then they should be able to go on the boys team. That wouldn't be fair if there was just a boys basketball team.\n\nMost schools have boys and girls basketball, baseball (boys and softball (girls), and volleyball is typically a girls sport in school, but boys should be able to play it too.\n\nLacrosse is separated, as well as other sports. And I know that they never let men join our gymnastics team ,which was so stupid! On our football team, they HAD to let the girls join even if  they were bad. That I thought was dumb, because I would hate to be put on a team without knowing I earned it...\n\nIf there is no girls, they should be able to join the boys, otherwise they need to make a girls and boys team.\n\nPeace!
149400
There have been girls on high school football teams before, so it shouldn't be a big deal.
898768
I love it when girls are into sports. And when they actually know what they're talking about...WHOOO!!
824628
Ever see women play football?\nWrestling?\nBoxing?\nBaseball?
533514
i think if women were up to the standard of the men then sure. I'm totally for women playing football (as i used to before injury) but i dont believe that the standard is high enough. the womens game just isnt strong enough!
310436
I like a girl who knows her football!
573400
if you are cute then join the football and the cheerleaders will be all over you. You know if you really want to join an activity then join.
381085
You should talk to your parents about it and see what they think. I think it's perfectly fine to want to start playing now. I'm 14 almost 15 and I'm gonna be a sophomore in high school and I'm just starting as well. If you need any help determining what position to play. The email me and i might be able to help you. If you tell me your height and weight then it'll become easier to determine what position you would be best at. I was thinking you could be receiver or cornerback but it depends on your height and weight. Email me back and tell me what you think.\n\nMy email address is: ohiostatekid91@yahoo.com
87610
i think that that is going too far. when kids sign up for something, lots of times, they want to enjoy themselves, have fun with their friends outside of school and maybe learn something. not many kids are looking to be asked to join a professional team. a lot of times, it depends on how old the kids are and exactly what they are doing. if they are on the other side of the field (so they can't hear their parents when they regularly talk) and they are letting the ball go inches past their glove, while they talk on their cellphone, then i think SOMEONE should say something. there are some cases when someone should say something and when people shouldn't say something. i played sports for a long time, and it only made me nervous. Hope this helps.
674243
I feel exactly the same way, but it's not just football! I would love to play real tackle football, though. At my high school they only provide powderpuff (touch) football for girls. Also, I would love to play baseball, but I can't because it's considered a 'boys' sport.' I can only play softball, which I'm not quite fond of. And now, even though I'm allowed to, my wrestling coach is still trying to get me to quit. I feel like I have to keep it up, now (although, that's not the only reason! I really do like it!). He's really, really sexist. But I don't care. I wanna do it and I'm going to keep trying. You should do the same. You should make the coach watch you, and if he doesn't you should bring it to the higher authority's attention. Fight hard for your cause! And good luck. \n\n\n\nP.S. you say you are a packers fan, but you know who the alltime greatest football team is? The Pittsburgh Steelers! Just kidding.
1023264
What i would do is go for it.  who cares if people say it is for boys.  i play football and my teacher/coach is a girl.