Youth Shrine Bowl and other “all-star” games

[sparked_up]

Maybe some of you are more in the know than I am on these things.

What is the value of 7th and 8th graders playing in these games? I assume the per player investment is steep. Correct me if I’m wrong on that.

I see kids playing 2-3 of these games over the winter and wonder what it’s worth.

[Fortfor5]

I saw that for 1st time also ?

[SF Band dad]

I don't know anything about them. I would be surprised if they had much if any value above and beyond the camps that are available to aspiring athletes at that level.

[midstateguy]

Here is a link to the Carolina Bowl information. 149 down fundraise 1200 dollars and it appears you are paying for hotel room as well.
https://carolinabowl.com/registration-checklist/

[Fortfor5]

Saw a fort coach coaching with south line.any kind of good coaching for young kids is good.

[Football Maniac]

We have a few (5) 8th graders playing in the Carolina Bowl. The Fort D coaching staff is coaching the 8th grade team and the parents of my players are raving about them. It gives the kids a chance to see how they matchup against other kids from around the state as well as North Carolina.

[Fortfor5]

We have a few (5) 8th graders playing in the Carolina Bowl. The Fort D coaching staff is coaching the 8th grade team and the parents of my players are raving about them. It gives the kids a chance to see how they matchup against other kids from around the state as well as North Carolina.

My kid loves em .i as some others always thought their kid's would play for coach mckissic as we did .(not knocking summerville at all).to be honest i wouldnt have my kid play anywhere else .fort coaches have done nothing but impress me .from top to bottom .im glad others see how great they are.

[sparked_up]

Thank you for the replies and the link. I am sure these events can be a lot of fun for the kids and a week with a lot of reps when everyone else is over-eating, sleeping late, and playing video games is a definite advantage. I also appreciate the link to the Carolina Bowl. The cash outlay is incredibly steep for a middle schooler. In my opinion, the financial obligation determines that it’s really not an all-star game or event like what I understand the high school events. Instead these are the “all deep pockets” events where adults or organizations capitalize on the willingness of parents to over find the dreams they live through their kids. I think I’d rather invest in local training opportunities and get my kids in the weight room and out on the field with me. Local training bridges a larger timespan increasing skill retention.

I do appreciate the info provided here. This board seems to be knowledgeable on every level of high school football. Had no idea the dollar amounts were so steep.

[Fortfor5]

Thank you for the replies and the link. I am sure these events can be a lot of fun for the kids and a week with a lot of reps when everyone else is over-eating, sleeping late, and playing video games is a definite advantage. I also appreciate the link to the Carolina Bowl. The cash outlay is incredibly steep for a middle schooler. In my opinion, the financial obligation determines that it’s really not an all-star game or event like what I understand the high school events. Instead these are the “all deep pockets” events where adults or organizations capitalize on the willingness of parents to over find the dreams they live through their kids. I think I’d rather invest in local training opportunities and get my kids in the weight room and out on the field with me. Local training bridges a larger timespan increasing skill retention.

I do appreciate the info provided here. This board seems to be knowledgeable on every level of high school football. Had no idea the dollar amounts were so steep.

Yeah aint nothing cheap lol
Did 7 years of tarvel baseball on several teams.thousands in.just ti watch mine to play one down of football and put the catchers gear and bat away.gotta laugh about it.

[sparked_up]

Thank you for the replies and the link. I am sure these events can be a lot of fun for the kids and a week with a lot of reps when everyone else is over-eating, sleeping late, and playing video games is a definite advantage. I also appreciate the link to the Carolina Bowl. The cash outlay is incredibly steep for a middle schooler. In my opinion, the financial obligation determines that it’s really not an all-star game or event like what I understand the high school events. Instead these are the “all deep pockets” events where adults or organizations capitalize on the willingness of parents to over find the dreams they live through their kids. I think I’d rather invest in local training opportunities and get my kids in the weight room and out on the field with me. Local training bridges a larger timespan increasing skill retention.

I do appreciate the info provided here. This board seems to be knowledgeable on every level of high school football. Had no idea the dollar amounts were so steep.

Yeah aint nothing cheap lol
Did 7 years of tarvel baseball on several teams.thousands in.just ti watch mine to play one down of football and put the catchers gear and bat away.gotta laugh about it.

Gotta Laugh!! Very familiar with the baseball business. Navigating those sharks is worthy of a scholarship on its own. The thing I love about football is that it doesn’t consume every weekend the way baseball does. Scholarship money is better at every level. However, I’m not down for spending that kind of money on a week long “experience” when it’s really not “all-stars” playing. We have access to great coaching in our community for a whole lot less money. Camps and clinics in high school might be worth it.