I want to start playing a sport, but am I too old? I'm 15, & I want to play varsity soccer, what should I do?
481013
Maybe if u practice hard u may make it to pro lvl but it's real hard
548759
Im shortly going to be a Sophomore, but i made varsity my freshman year. Ill tell you this..\n\n-You have to show the coach that you have a passion for the sport.\n-Show him/her that you will try your hardests wether you are winning or losing.\n-Show the coach  you have HEART.\n\nBut thats not all--\n\n-You have to have great potential. \n-You need to have good speed and skills.\n-Endurance.\n-Show that you would put yourself on the line for anything.\n-The ability to encourage other players to try their hardest. A potential backbone to the team.\n\nAnd at try-outs... give it 150%. Show the coach that you are out there for the sport, and nothing else (like talking to the other people). Be the first to every ball, challenge whomever has the ball, and show your DEDICATION.\n\nIf you have all of this, you are truly varsity soccer material! Any coach would be lucky to have you on his team!\n\nP.S. try and do "off season" stuff. like play club soccer when you are out of your high school season.\n\n\nGood luck!
589679
so what u dont believe me now, OF COURSE GIRLS CAN PLAY SOCCER!!! stop being such a punk :p, and yes i did score 17 goals and i told u it was advanced soccer so u can score up to 50 goals it depends on the timeing of the game. by the way when we talk your soooooo died!!!! \n\np.s i still love u but your such a punk :p
110863
It depends - are you relatively young and learning the game, or older and playing a casual game?  If you're just learning, you should try every position they'll let you play, so you can learn where you'll be best.  Otherwise, right field like the other folks suggest.
358708
No it's not to young, look for teams in ur area on the official website(idk offhand wut it is).
408637
At your age I guess you want to play for fun, as a hobby, not professional. Because you are a little old to start now a football career. I'm not saying it's impossible, but you must play really really good, nice is not enough.
337221
I'm guessing a lot of them...put in applications at different schools, go watch nearby college soccer teams and let the coach know you're interested (perhaps) for playing with their school, and/or ask your coach for suggestions. I'm sure you'll find one.
646905
you must be 15 and just starting out.....
685854
You're never too old to do something you love.  I'm 26 and have been skating for 10 years.  I have quite a few friends in their late 20's and now early 30's who are just as involved in the sport as ever and progressing right along with it.  \n\nI say go for it and have a blast!!!
1168490
Just go down to their offices and sign up -- it's that simple!  You see, not many other people would like to play professional sports, so it's really easy.  Pardon my sarcasm if you're under the age of 12.  But really, the way someone breaks into sports like that is usually by playing that sport in high school, then college, etc. So I would focus on just trying to play baseball as much as possible in little leagues and school. If you're good enough, the path to pro will probably be shown to you by coaches and others.
314664
if that's the first question you got starting to play soccer, you don't need to play it. play it in a videogame or something. that way you won't get hurt sitting on a couch :)
1099617
What I would do if I were starting a selective 14-15 yr. old team would first be to spread the word of a tryout. Talk to nearby High School coaches and ask them for any athlete contacts. Put an add in the newspaper. Make lots of phone calls. Next, hold a tryout and assemble a team. Hold practices. Sign up for games to be played and tournaments to be played in. I'm not sure of the overall cost, but you could potentially get some sponsors to help shoulder the load. Most baseball tournaments are at least 200$ per team. Next is uniforms, travel, overnight stay, etc. Good luck with your team!
309603
I have been around soccer in one way or another for 22 years and from my experience both playing and coaching I think the best way to ntroduce yourself is to have a two different meetings. One with the parents (depending on the age of the players you are coaching) either before or after practice and let them know who you are and give a little background info on yourself. The second meeting should be with the players before the start of practice (the first one if it's not to late) and do the same thing you did with the parents. From my experience you will gain a lot more respect from both the players and parents. And in both meetings explain your expectations (playing time, goals set, etc....)! Hopefully that helps you out a little bit!
609743
Play everything, because high school and Jr. High are fun like that.  I ended up playing running back and free saftey but on JV and C team I played D-line, tightend, reciever, QB get a feel for it all that way if you want/have to play a different position at the college level it's not that brand new to you. I was a lil guy in Jr high and high school 5'7 155 after I got to college I grew but do it all man. Don't limit yourself to just one sport do swimming, tennis, hoops all that skill pays off in the long run, And youre 12 what else do you have to do.
952276
First you need to get your ass in shape. Try finding some soccer leagues in your age range that you can play. Also, do alot of running, if you've played before you'll know that soccer is a constant running game.....especially if you play midfield. When I was in High School over the winter I would play on 4 different teams so I could keep in shape. You don't have to go to that extreme but try going to an indoor faculty, they're always looking for teams/players.
794375
I played soccer for 14 years before an injury took me out of the game. My favorite time to play was when I was inexperienced. I had the most fun. It didn't matter if I scored a goal on my own team, I was just out there having a good time. You can't walk onto the field and play like Mia Hamm. It takes practice, and the best way to learn is from making mistakes. Go out, and have a good time, and give it your best. Thats all anyone can ask.
582199
with skills and dedication. There really has only been sixteen years of age players that have played professional. I doubt a 15 year old can play. I know Freddy Adu has made it at age 14 but its for the usa.So if your 15 and thats why ur asking the question I hope you have alot of skill.