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When it comes to high school football, the state of Texas is king. Anyone who has spent any amount of time in the Lone Star state will testify to just how adamant these high school football fans are. To hear Texans talk about high school football you may think it’s a religious experience.

There are needs and wants for any situation. A football team is no different. When you have a limited budget, there are items that might be necessary but hard to obtain and not break the bank. Dividing major needs from desirable items isn't always the easiest task, but all in all, there's only a few necessities.

Think about what you need for a game. The first things that come to mind are the players, coaches, referees, a field and equipment to play a football game. But having a great football game that functions seamlessly will require much more than this. You need more than a field, you need those crisp painted lines, the Friday night lights, the booming announcer and the smell of burgers wafting over from the grill. Which reminds you- who’s got the Gatorade for the kids?

A football team, from a fan’s perspective, is made up of several dozen players and a few coaches. Any coach who is familiar with a football program’s operations, though, knows there are many people who contribute to a team’s success who never put on a helmet or step onto the field. Just as a musical is made possible by teams of people who work backstage, a winning football program needs people who are willing to work behind-the-scenes to make sure that the team’s players can succeed. Here’s why non-players are important to a football program, along with how you can recruit student help for your football team if you’re a football coach.

Millions of kids play football every year. While they’re having fun playing this sport, they are also learning valuable life lessons. Here are five of the most valuable lessons your players will learn while playing football: