I dont want to play football my senior year but my dad does, what should i tell him??

Question

I have been playing football since freshman year and this year i don't want to play because i hardly get any playing time on the field. All we do at practice is stand on the sideline and watch.

I already told my dad i don't want to play and he flipped a ****. So i told him its not for me and im just not into it anymore. He said now your not gonna get a varsity letter.

Do varsity letters matter for getting into college?

Answer 1

Nope and I feel the same way you do.  We practiced all the time and I didn't get to play all that much either so I know how much it sucks.  Try a different sport or tell him the same thing you told us.  I joined the golf team instead.  lol

Answer 2

stand up to him, you can't let him tell YOU what YOUR interest are

Answer 3

Not really, especially if you are not being considered for an athletic scholarship of some sort.  Grades ARE important though.

If you really want your dad to accept your decision, come up with some new activity that you are planning to do instead of football.  If you demonstrate a passion for something he surely cannot argue with that.

That's what I call getting off the bench and into the game of LIFE.   :)

Answer 4

I think your dad is probably too old to play HS football.

Answer 5

If you aren't played, arent enjoying the game, and aren't going to be playing in college.....then don't play.

Are you playing football or is your dad?  Its not his decision, and you need to let him know that you have other priorities.  Varsity letters are nothing except for a piece of cloth.

College is about GPA, class rank, and your courses.  It has nothing to do with your sport unless you are going there for that reason.

It seems like your dad may be living in the past or trying to live his childhood through you.

Make the decision that you think is right, and don't listen to everyone else.

Answer 6

I went through the same think with my old man.  I struggled with injuries my junior year and was just burned out.  But I was a pretty good runner, so I ran cross country instead and he was cool with that.

Tell him the truth--that your heart isn't in it.  If its college he's worried about, then maybe think about doing another extracurricular activity to replace football.  Some will say that having a varsity letter helps supplement good grades, good test scores, a solid essay...some will say no.  Most colleges are looking for evidence of you committing yourself to something you love outside the classroom.  So being all into band, or volunteering, or the French Club is just as good, in my opinion, as having a sports letter.

If it's him trying to live out his unfulfilled teenage dreams through you, well...then, your going to have to fight it out with him, and it's going to suck.  He'll deal with it and move on...eventually, but yeah, arguing with him will not be fun.

Answer 7

Do varsity letters matter for getting into college? No but the fact that you would play for 4 years does.  Activity is all colleges look at.  Drop football and pick up something else or 2 things.

Answer 8

I really think that you should play one final year.  Chances are that you will never put those pads on ever again.  Enjoy it, have fun and it will be a great memory in the future.  If you don't play this final year, I believe you may regret it.  

PS. Have you tried playing a different position?  MAybe you may be an asset for the team in another position.

Good luck and God bless.

Answer 9

id stand up2 him and say its not for me i am not playing anymore.. and i just wouldnt go,.... if u dont love the game, theres no point in playin it

Answer 10

well if you're not planning on playing in college, does your last question really matter?  

Answer 11

well i think you will regret it ten years down the road. i know football was so much fun when i was in school. it is a brotherhood more than just busting heads

Answer 12

Lettering doesn't get you into college. Especially an automatic letter for simply being a Senior on the team.

What will effect college is your quitting something after you put 3 years into it right before the final year.

While you might not play much it's probably better for you to stick it out and complete what you've started. By quitting you are not part of the team and have no place even as a fan of the sport at your school.

You never know what the season will bring in terms of injuries, etc.. Your time could come at any moment. I suggest discussing with your position coach a way you could get more involved this season before you give up.

  

Answer 13

You only live once! Do what ever it is YOU WANT to do. As long as You don't want to play for your own reasons, don't play. However, If you like playing ( and who doesnt) and are quiting because lack of playing time, than you should play, you never know what will happen. If you like the game and quit? I promise you WILL regret it. I played and lettered for 3 years. I didn't play my senior year because of a girl, Ive never forgotten how big  a mistake that was. Its 6 months that will give you a life time of memories no matter which way you go. But remember, if you would rather be in the band, drama club, tennis what ever! Do what you want, it's YOUR memories you are building NO body else's... Good luck

one more thing.. Stop standing around !!! SHOW  the coach you have heart! It will change your life!

Answer 14

Listen to your dad. He knows whats best for you. One day you will realize that. When my son was younger I wanted him in a program called the Explorers with the Police Dept. he didn't want to, now he thanks me because of that experience he was hired in a law enforcement job. Different situation but you will be surprised at what a difference that one year will make on a resume!  

Answer 15

Tell him you are not playing

Answer 16

YOUR DAD IS LIVING LIFE THROUGH YOU,HE NEEDS TO BACK OFF,BUT THAT BEING SAID YOU ARE NOT THE ONE THAT NEEDS TO TELL HIM THAT. IF YOUR MOTHER IS IN THE PICTURE MAYBE SHE CAN.YOU ARE A YOUNG ADULT MAKE YOUR OWN DECISION AND HAVE THE COURAGE TO STICK TO IT. AND A VARISTY LETTER IS WORTH ABOUT 3 DOLLARS, NOTHING ELSE