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Jim Harbaugh believes kids should play soccer until eighth grade
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Jim Harbaugh has a true passion for football. Love him or hate him, that’s something that can’t be disputed.
Because of his attitude and outlook, you’d think he’d be the type of guy who would want kids on the gridiron as early as often. Actually, though, Harbaugh doesn’t necessarily believe that should be the case. Instead, the Michigan head coach thinks kids should be active in another sport.
“I always encourage youngsters in America to play soccer,” Harbaugh said. “Every American boy should play soccer until the eighth grade, then they should play football.”
Harbaugh said that the hand-eye coordination skills learned in soccer is something that would translate well to any other sport.
It looks like soccer is finally ready to become a mainstay for sports fans in Metro Detroit. Even Jim Harbaugh is onboard. #RamTrucks pic.twitter.com/VD2cJdAeUS
— Bally Sports Detroit (@BallySportsDET) July 21, 2017
Harbaugh is one of the best minds in college football and is also one of the more passionate coaches around.
Don’t be surprised if a bunch of Michigan fans start signing their kids up for youth soccer now.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB