The Younger the better
When I got to high school it was VERY obvious and showed in playing time who had been playing football for longer and who hadn't. 5 or 6 is usually the earliest that you can start them, but if they are going by age 10 they'll certainly have an advantage over kids who start in High School. Good coaching also helps a ton, teaching kids proper technique and fundamentals, as well as basic formations, plays, terminology, etc.
I can't wait for kids to start playing football. I've even considered volunteering with my old man to coach some youth football back home, if that's where we end up.
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