Last Wednesday evening, Miami Mom Collective Contributor Illiett Ojeda and her son, Kash, hosted a FB Live to talk about how football has had a positive impact on their relationship and what football means to their family.
During their candid conversation, Illiett and Kash talked about a variety of topics–including starting with flag v. tackle, girls playing football, and the tight-knit community of local football families. While I’d heard that girls could play flag football competitively, I had no idea that there are now scholarships for women to play flag football at the collegiate level! As a football mom, with a daughter in a flag football league, Illiett shared some insightful perspectives on inclusion and how empowering it is for females to have opportunities to engage in high-level competition.
Q+A
In addition to sharing their thoughts, Illiett and Kash also invited viewers to submit questions for an informal Q+A segment. Some of the questions they answered from the audience were:
How early can kids start playing football?
What makes being a football-playing family special compared to other sports?
Kash, how do you encourage your sister?
Are the teams co-ed?
Kash, how would you try to inspire an almost 5-year-old to play football?
…and quite a few more! Grab your kids and check out the recorded FB Live below.
Are you a football family? At what age did our kid(s) start playing? How has football positively impacted your family and/or relationship with your kids? Share your personal experience with us in the comments!
Future For Football
The future of football is bright. Future For Football is sponsored by the National Football Foundation and is committed to the good of the game. Visit FutureForFootball.com to find a league near you and for other helpful resources. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook for more inspirational stories!
