Where I grew up Pop Warner/Junior Football leagues were big. As there were no Junior High or Middle School athletics these other football programs are what fed the high schools.
Anyone from Santa Clarita or familiar with the football tradition there can attest that the Warriors and Cougars football programs definitely helped elevate those kids that participated in them once they got to high school.
But I'll echo what was said before that it's coaching that makes the difference. And mind you in these junior leagues they weren't just giving the ball to the fastest kid, but passing and running sophisticated plays which translated into the tremendous passing attacks found in the Foothill League in So Cal.
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Ernie Johnson: "Auburn is a pretty good school. To graduate from there I suppose you really need to work hard and put forth maximum effort."
Charles Barkley: "20 pts and 10 rebounds will get you through also!"
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