Poverty and Football success

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

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It's a long read but interesting. 

[Bulldogs92]

20 minutes ago, Mr. Buddy Garrity said:

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It's a long read but interesting. 

Newton is a good example of this. Their economy has been awful for as long as I can remember. I think a lot of those kids work so hard because football is a way to move forward. The pros are unlikely, but a lot of those guys get good opportunities to play and get an education in college. Jasper is similar, but recently a couple of companies have brought in new jobs so things are looking up. 

[Austin1985]

The majority of the NFL and NBA are from 'can't go back' situations

That's why, as a country, we will never be competitive in soccer.......

[Hagar]

Not only meals and facilities, but better Coaches.  My hats off to all the Coaches, with the time they spend doing their jobs, but hey, some are better than others.  I know examples of that article, as I’m sure most do.  It’s not rocket science.

[oldschool2]

I've talked about this for years.  Of course there are exceptions.. but for the most part, schools with money > schools without.  Two working parents, 3 meals a day, summer camps, private tutor, nice equipment, high paid coaches, etc.. Anyone that thinks that doesn't make a difference is either naive or a fool.  Or both.  

[coach bear]

1 hour ago, oldschool2 said:

I've talked about this for years.  Of course there are exceptions.. but for the most part, schools with money > schools without.  Two working parents, 3 meals a day, summer camps, private tutor, nice equipment, high paid coaches, etc.. Anyone that thinks that doesn't make a difference is either naive or a fool.  Or both.  

Agree with your entire statement. But as a coach of over 3 decades in a wide range of students socioeconomic classes, I would rather coach those poor socioeconomic kids than the affluent kids EVERY day. If you are an honest coach both parents and players will give you 110%. I would go to war with those kids, win but most importantly have the greatest impact on their lives.✝️🐻

[oldschool2]

1 hour ago, coach bear said:

Agree with your entire statement. But as a coach of over 3 decades in a wide range of students socioeconomic classes, I would rather coach those poor socioeconomic kids than the affluent kids EVERY day. If you are an honest coach both parents and players will give you 110%. I would go to war with those kids, win but most importantly have the greatest impact on their lives.✝️🐻

I'm not saying one is better than the other in that aspect.. kids from tough upbringings are a lot of ways tougher because they've had to be.  I'm just saying the in context of winning state championships, of course money makes a difference more times than not.  I for one wouldn't be able to deal with parents of affluent, often entitled (spoiled) kids. 

[Coach.Shu]

3 hours ago, oldschool2 said:

I've talked about this for years.  Of course there are exceptions.. but for the most part, schools with money > schools without.  Two working parents, 3 meals a day, summer camps, private tutor, nice equipment, high paid coaches, etc.. Anyone that thinks that doesn't make a difference is either naive or a fool.  Or both.  

Why do I feel like we have had this conversation before???  déjà vu!  

[Bigdog]

On 10/8/2019 at 5:53 PM, Austin1985 said:

The majority of the NFL and NBA are from 'can't go back' situations

That's why, as a country, we will never be competitive in soccer.......

Explain.

[Austin1985]

1 hour ago, bigdog said:

Explain.

The extreme cases such as a LBJ or the backup RB out of Alabama were homeless at times during their teenage years.  Even the mercurial Antonio Brown was homeless in Miami.  Those are what Bomani Jones refers to as 'can't go back' situations.  The NFL/NBA is full of those while soccer here has been a niche sport for the more affluent.  While, internationally, the best soccer stars, on average, come from abject poverty.......

[PA4Real]

A lot of kids don't see soccer as a cool sport, therefore the most athletic kids don't play.  It's hard for some families financially to keep there kids in baseball and hockey.  With basketball and football, you don't need much to succeed.  Raw talent and a hunger to "get out" is all some kids need to succeed.  Everyone in urban areas know a certain part of town that deliver talented driven kids because they're tired of struggling and know that sport can give them more opportunities.   It's not right, but some parents want there kids to focus on that sport more than school when they see or they're told they have a talent in sports.  

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

3 hours ago, Austin1985 said:

The extreme cases such as a LBJ or the backup RB out of Alabama were homeless at times during their teenage years.  Even the mercurial Antonio Brown was homeless in Miami.  Those are what Bomani Jones refers to as 'can't go back' situations.  The NFL/NBA is full of those while soccer here has been a niche sport for the more affluent.  While, internationally, the best soccer stars, on average, come from abject poverty.......

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