Originally posted by Signore Sole Aumentante:
I know it's slowly gaining some popularity in the UK and Europe... but do any high schools have or have plans for American football teams? High school football is huge over here. I think high school teams being available for those interested is a good way to spread the game across seas and get the youth involved.
Are you talking about American Football or Soccer? Yes, we do have high school teams for american football and have had them for a long time. They are also very big all over the country. Here in Chicago, there are 8 high school levels and every state championship game at every level are broadcasted live every year. They also pcik a game of the week during the regular season to broadcast. Sometimes, some games are even broadcasted nationally if two nationally ranked teams are playing each other.
As for soccer, yes we do have high school soccer, though it doesn't receive as much attention as football because they both fall during the autumn season. However, the Chicago Tribune still gives a good amount of coverage on soccer in the Chicagoland area high schools.