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Football vs track
So im an offensive lineman for my football team and im basically the the entire line, im the only one on the team that is athletic, strong and fast. The thing is though is that Im not quite sure I want to play. Ive been working out since January and no one thinks i dont like football because i was encourage other ppl to play and im just like the prototypical jock, so quitting football would be ridiculously hard, and my coach would be pissed becasue the talked to me and said i hav a good chance to play for teams like USC, Miami, Penn State, etc. I know that would be awesome but its not my "love". I love throwign shot put, I just have this great camraderie with my teamates and im currently number 1 in the state for my class (sophmore). Also the other thing is, is that my track coach is extremely supportive and truly cares about where things are going with me(the ideal coach. My football coach always seems like he is worried about himself like if i get this kid into a big school it'll make me look good and if i keep doing it i'll get a shot and coaching some college, blah blah blah. My track coach cares about my team so much that he turned down an offer from a D1 track college right down the street.
Now if I were to go about quitting football and breaking the news to my coach how do you suggest I do it in a formal matter where its just not, I dont want to play?
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If you don't like football or let's just say you like track more then just explain it to your coach is your choice not his, follow your dreams, I used to do track because everybody told me I could be the best in the 100m and I was ranked #1 for my age and everything but I never liked it so I quit and I did what I always wanted to do "soccer" everybody said I was stupid but now I'm the best in my age. So just do what you want to do.
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Look, in my opinion you just have to be three things: honest, polite, and assertive.
I think its appropriate that your coach gets more than a passing "hey... I don't want to play anymore" :)
So, find the right moment, pull him aside, and explain to him what you decided to do. Its ok to apologise for having given him the wrong impression, just make sure that he also realises that you were confused about the whole thing too.
If he insists, or if he argues, just be firm and underline politely that this is the decision you have arrived at. In the end it is your life and your future.
Good luck.
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Its really just none of your coaches buisness. You should follow your dream or love as u put it. And you may need to break it down easy then just leave. Or dont show up for practice. Would tht get u in trouble? Tell him and just walk out if he starts with profanity yelling and stuff like that. Good luck
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