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Originally Posted by MacDaddy77
I let my kids decide what they would like to pursue. they have had the opportunity when available to try any activity ( so far for both it's been soccer, dance, climbing, swimming, lacrosse, hockey, basketball and Equestrian). My son loves Hockey but really loves watching football with me a wants to try it, while my daughter has picked equestrian and soccer (for now) as her sport of choice. I don't believe that holding them back due to the possibility of the risks associated. I've had concussions from falling on ice walking, sometimes accidents just happen and I'm not going to take the joy of playing sports away because of the potential something might happen.
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I believe one of the best ways to keep a kid safe in a contact sport is starting them out early - they learn from day one the safe way to play... Speaking for myself our son is now 17 has played hockey since he was six - he played three years of Quadrant hockey AA and last year Midget AAA and has played both Cowboys Pee Wee, Bantam and now Midget football... He has had one concussion - last spring in Midget football when he ran into a teammate. Maybe he's been lucky I don't know but I think the training he has had to hit/tackle and play safely has gone a long way in protecting him...
I really have to commend the Woodson crew for their dedication to teaching young kids the right way to play football - they do an amazing job of teaching the right and safe way to play... I think there camps are called AIM High - look into them if your kid is starting out highly recommend their training...