Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Can high school football coaches say no? Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]Explosion990[/m] at 6:09 pm on June 29, 2008[quote]Hey, im gonna be entering my senior year this year, and I would really love to experience the thrill of varsity football, but I havnt played at the high school level at all. I played football from 1st to 8th grade, but due to different conflicts i couldnt play in high school. I was thinking about asking the coach this week (they open the weight room over the summer) if i could join the team. I know that chances are I wont get to play and it wouldnt really be fair to the kids who have been in it all throughout highschool, but can the coach legally deny me entrance into the team? I am a very timid person social wise, and if i know that there is a chance of me getting rejected in any form or fashion, i just wont do it, so be honest with me.. I would really like to play, but it would suck if he said NO GTFO NOW[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Explosion990 Posted at 6:09 pm on June 29, 2008 Hey, im gonna be entering my senior year this year, and I would really love to experience the thrill of varsity football, but I havnt played at the high school level at all. I played football from 1st to 8th grade, but due to different conflicts i couldnt play in high school. I was thinking about asking the coach this week (they open the weight room over the summer) if i could join the team. I know that chances are I wont get to play and it wouldnt really be fair to the kids who have been in it all throughout highschool, but can the coach legally deny me entrance into the team? I am a very timid person social wise, and if i know that there is a chance of me getting rejected in any form or fashion, i just wont do it, so be honest with me.. I would really like to play, but it would suck if he said NO GTFO NOW

Replies OverTheAir Posted at 6:29 pm on June 29, 2008 Well then it's a walk on team, so he shouldn't be allowed to tell you no, unless their season started. Explosion990 Posted at 6:19 pm on June 29, 2008 They dont have try outs though, because in 9th grade I asked the head coach at that time, and all he said was work my ass off and show up for the two a days. But then i chickened out at the last minute and just blew it off... Explosion990 Posted at 6:17 pm on June 29, 2008 I know college coaches can say know since its a private school, but high school football is a public thing isnt it? elementality09 Posted at 6:16 pm on June 29, 2008 he can't say no just by looking at you, but after try-outs you can get cut Trixy Posted at 6:12 pm on June 29, 2008 just ask the coach don't be afraid lovesmusic89 Posted at 6:12 pm on June 29, 2008 our school seniors got first tryouts & "automatic acceptance"..that didn't mean they would play. were were the district champs 8 years running...go for it! at least you can say you tried, looks good for college too. Stellar Posted at 6:11 pm on June 29, 2008 Just try it out. The worst that can happen is that you don't get to play, but at least you tried. I'm sure the coach isn't going to say "NO GTFO NOW" iluvkeatin Posted at 6:11 pm on June 29, 2008 idk..you never know until you try and fyi nobody can tell you what he will say on here unless its him himself b/c every school and every coach is diff! Selena Phillips Posted at 6:10 pm on June 29, 2008 i doubt he would say that but he could say no BigWill54 Posted at 6:10 pm on June 29, 2008 Yes he can  but if he does put u on u can't just play varsity you have to earn it but ya they can OverTheAir Posted at 6:10 pm on June 29, 2008 Did you miss tryouts...? All 11 previous replies displayed.