girl help: I’m a 13 year-old girl who wants to try out for football. - Help.com

Power to you. Good Luck. Be careful.

Think about it this way: In 10 years, you’ll be healthy from all those sports you do, you’ll have many guyfriends that you might’ve stayed in touch with from playing football, and all those people who started those rumors will have bad karma that will be turning against them very soon. If you really have a passion to do something, just do it! Those other people can just go f*** themselves. (haha, maybe not literally)

hey grl. im like but not as athletic and not overweight. i have lots of ppl telling rumors bout me. but wat i say is spread the rumors, lies, and labels but i will never change for anyone but me. so u go out there and kick some butt in whatever u want to do. and when those rumors come around jus say hey thanks for making me the center of attention.

go for it. Not often do I come across people with the enthusiasm and drive that you show. What ever you do, enjoy yourself.

Have a great day! :-)

Hey girl, you sound a little like me. I’m currently in college pursuing a degree in math and computer science. I’ve also become very athletic and toned (after an overweight childhood) and boxing is my sport. You could be me in a few years… I’m not going to lie; being a masculine female doesn’t get easier as you get older. I thought it would, but it doesn’t. Nobody teases me; in fact, I get a hell of a lot of respect. But people are constantly asking me why I work so hard at everything, why I box, why I count nutrients, why I’m so tough, why not just relax… You and I both know what it costs to push yourself to the limit; it’s a hardness in you. People see that and, yes, it puts them off. Guys are extremely put off. If you dress in a feminine way, affect feminine mannerisms, put a little honey in your voice, it can help a lot. But at the end of the day, most guys will see you studying hard, or coming back from a workout dead-white and pouring sweat, and they’ll know that you’re the better ‘man’. And no straight guy wants to date a man, even if she’s a knock-out. So you might want to pursue this football thing, but be aware that you will almost certainly sacrifice the last of your femininity, and consequently it will be much harder to make new friends or a boyfriend. Personally, I think it’s worth it, but you should know what your options are.

I had to do that too, bluecat. My last boyfriend wanted quits because he said it’s intimidating that I can kick his ***.
anon- i think you should go for it. you’ll lose weight, and maybe enjoy a great sport! who cares if people talk? you’re better than them, because you are doing what you choose. If you choose to join the team, def. be aware that some teammates may be against you. there are two girls on jv football at my school, and some guys refused to pass to them, or tackle them. good luck!

Agree with yodaluv. You should just have fun with this, training hard, while you can. If you want to become more of a lady some day, you’ll have plenty of time to do it in the future. Recently I experimented with a different style of training and packed on a little too much muscle. It’s slightly unattractive, but I’m in no hurry to shed it. I figure I don’t have much time for dating in college anyway, so I might as well enjoy these years and see how far I can take this. You can remake your body and attitude in a few months anyway. It’s important to keep that in mind; who you are now does not predetermine yourself in the future. You can become WHOEVER you want. Don’t like your life? Become someone else. You’re not ’selling out’.

go for it? wat do u have to loose? also ignore those people sreading rumors about u they obvisouly dont have a life. also anybody who beleives those rumors prolly aren’t worth your time. but anyhow footballs sooo much fun. (i was gonna play but the doctors wouldn’t let me). whatever you do dont let them treat you any diffrent cuz ur a girl. don’t let anyone look you over cuz ur a girl. also i know its unfair but u have to work twice as hard as the guys to be taken seriously. it sux but you cant juz goof off like the guys, the coachs will most likely look u over unless ur outstanding. i would suggest conditioning at home and working on your jumps(they help you with running and force when u tackle). also u want to work on flexibility cuz u can get really hurt if ur not. the most important thing tho is to strengthen ur neck! i kno it sounds weird but you get hit in the head alot and if your necks not strong enough you could be out for a long time and its the most common injurie among highschool football players. well i think this is already long enough so i’ll end it hear, but if u have any questions ask me? (or dont if u think my advice really sucked lol)
good luck!

No, no, your advice was great. Thanks!

yay! :D