Crying, Vomiting San Antonio Tykes Go For Football Glory On TV
SAN ANTONIO — Picture this: On the sidelines during football practice, a concerned mom tells her crying, vomiting 8- or 9-year-old son during an intense workout, “If you quit, you're not going to get stronger.”
It's an illuminating quote from the first episode of “Friday Night Tykes,” a documentary series premiering at 8 p.m. Tuesday on the Esquire Network spotlighting the hyper-competitive world of the Texas Youth Football Association in San Antonio.
Esquire filmed TYFA because it's one of the most competitive youth football leagues in the country, said the show's executive producer, Jason Sciavicco. It has no size or weight limit for its players. The organization has 18,000 players statewide, ages 4 to 13. Tackle football starts at age 6.
The trailer and first episode, already available on tv.esquire.com, have drawn criticism from other youth football organizations and medical professionals.
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[b‘Friday Night Tykes’ Provides A Terrifying Look Into The World Of Extreme Youth Football In Texas]
