My Football Journey

I had a bit of a different path to playing football.

Avery Green 2028

How Did I Get Here?

our kinda story

When I was a little kid, playing football in the yard with my brothers, friends, and neighbors was always so fun. So I was very excited when I was invited to play little league and my parents said yes.  At 6 years old, after moving to Cypress, TX, I starting playing in a youth football league in Katy, TX.  And I was starting at quarterback!!

Close-up of a Wilson football on green grass in an outdoor sports setting, perfect for sports-themed visuals.
Avery Green 2028 Student Athlete, basketball point guard, football - wide receiver, defensive back

And then the game changed…

I was moved to the offensive line with no explanation. I did the best I could at my new position, but as one of the tallest and skinniest kids on the team, I was not and am not a lineman. I still loved playing football, but it hurt to be moved because parents complained about positions versus ability, skill, and heart. I never played in a youth football league again, only “backyard football”. I still loved it enough to try out for my middle school team 7 years later… And I made the team!!

How Did I Get Here?

our kinda story

When I was a little kid, playing football in the yard with my brothers, sister, friends, and neighbors was always so fun. So I was very excited when I was invited to play little league and my parents said yes.  At 6 years old, after moving to Cypress, TX, I starting playing in a youth football league in Katy, TX.  And I was starting at quarterback!!

Close-up of a Wilson football on green grass in an outdoor sports setting, perfect for sports-themed visuals.

How did I get here?

I remember as a little kid, balls were everywhere in our home. Baseballs, basketballs, footballs, golf balls, soccer balls, tennis balls and even volleyballs.

And I’ve played them all, with my parents, brothers, sister, friends, and neighbors. Playing football in the yard was always fun so when I was invited to play little league and my parents said yes, I was so excited.

At 5 years old, after moving to Cypress, TX, I starting playing in a youth football league in Katy, TX.

And I was starting at quarterback!!

Avery Green 2028 Student Athlete, basketball point guard, football - wide receiver, defensive back

What happened next changed the game for me.

After a few weeks playing QB, I was moved to the offensive line with no explanation. I did the best I could at my new position, but as one of the tallest and skinniest kids on the team, I was not and am not a lineman.

I still loved playing football, but didn’t like that I could be replaced or moved because a parent or player complained about positions versus ability, skill, and heart.

I never played in a youth football league again after that, only “backyard football”. I still loved football enough to try out for my middle school team 7 years later… And I made the team!!


Football accomplishments

My making the football team both in middle school AND high school was a surprise to so many people.

I still have a lot of playing to do and experience to gain. Along the way, I’ve learned that it’s better for me to be in a position to get the most playing time possible so that I CAN get the experience. Game IQ is everything and that, along with skill, is what I am always working to build.

Currently, I am a skill player at wide receiver and strong safety on my freshman football Blue team. I am learning so much from having more playing time. My parents & I are grateful for the opportunity to have that because this will position me for a successful showing next year.

My stats

Freshman Football 2024 Season

2 for 20

REc for Yds

275

YDS Rushing

3

Tds

9

Tackles