Harrison Bailey
Organization: NW Georgia Youth Football League; New Hope Eagles and MAYFL Atlanta Vikings.
Age: 9
Position: Youth Football Quarterback/ Youth Football Middle Linebacker
Favorite Football Player: Tim Tebow
Favorite Football Team: Florida Gators
Favorite play: Eagle Right Flood
Goals: Win his league’s Super Bowl, become an NFL player and get a good education.
Meet our newest Youth Football Online All-Star selection- Harrison Bailey. Harrison Bailey is not only a great youth football quarterback- he is an excellent leader. Even at Harrison’s young age he is excelling at the quarterback position in the state of Georgia. Harrison is the definition of a student athlete. Harrison has a complete understanding of the importance of getting an education as well as playing sports.
He has attended several camps and currently works with highly regarded QB Coach Ron Veal. Harrison credits a lot of his throwing skills to his QB coach.
Just a few of Harrison’s accomplishments-
- Harrison has been selected as a youth football All American two years in a row by O-D.com (offense-defense), which is one of the top youth football camps in the country.
- Harrison was nominated for Player of the year by borntocompete.com. Harrison has also been chosen as a “Prime Time Kid” by borntocompete.com and Deion Sanders. Check out Harrison’s “Prime Time Kids” video on youtube.
Harrison has great dedication, character and athleticism. Harrison is a leader on the youth football field- leading his team with energy and passion. Harrison is a real competitor, a true quarterback. Harrison has great size and weight for his age; Harrison is 5’2” tall and weighs 108lbs. He is also a pretty solid middle linebacker; he averages several tackles throughout a game. Harrison plays basketball to stay in shape for football, during the off-season.
Harrison is not only an excellent football player; he shines in the classroom. Harrison understands the importance of doing well in school. Harrison stated during our interview that, “school is more important than football”.
Harrison not only has solid grades, but he is well known throughout his school and is well liked.
Bullying has been in the news lately mainly because of the way kids interact via social media. You’ve heard the horrific story of the Rutgers student who ended his life due to an incident where he was bullied. Harrison befriends kids that may get teased or picked on. “Harrison takes them under his wings and helps them”, his father Orvell said during our interview. We support organizations like Stop Bullying Now and we encourage kids in youth sports to stand up against bullying.
Past and present teachers rank Harrison as their favorite student. Harrison works hard in the classroom, stays out of trouble and always talks and acts with respect.
During our interview he broke down several of his youth football plays with great detail. I have never talked to a youth football player, of his age, that was so knowledgeable about the game of football. Harrison’s successes in athletics and in school comes from excellent parenting. Positive parenting is crucial for positive development.
Harrison is selected as a YouthFootballOnline.com all-star for his excellent character and his football accomplishments. Harrison is a dominant youth football quarterback and linebacker. He plays with great heart and passion. Harrison is a great leader and has all the qualities along with a great work ethic to be a successful quarterback going forward. Harrison excels in the classroom; he is fully focused on his education.
Check out his impressive highlights on youtube:
Harrison the sky is the limit for you! Keep working hard, keep up the good work in school. You have a great family base that is supporting you. You have great talent and potential in athletics. You have all the elements that are needed to develop life successes.
Y.F.O thanks Harrison and his dad Orvell for spending time with us. Congratulations on being selected a YouthFootballOnline.com All-Star.
If you would like to nominate an outstanding youth football athlete to be an All-Star please contact us.
all around great kid, student, and football player! thanks for the info and insight for the game of football and its importance on our youth!
This sounds like a great kid on and off the field. I also watched some of his highlights! He is unbelievable!
Great job Harrison! Just keep working hard and continue loving the game and always remember you will only get what you put into it . Plus thanks to YFO for the great work you guys put into today’s youth.
Great website. I love the way this kid plays the game like a little pro. Never have I seen anything like it at this age!
Great kid and has got talent on and off field. Watch for this young man to be playing in Superbowl 15 yrs from now.
Also, Kudos to Coach Jeff for bringing up the issue of bullying in school. Sports can build a strong defense against this problem WE all saw when we were in school.
Thanks youthfootballonline for blending sports with real life problems and challenges facing kids today.
Great site and wonderful story about this bright kid. Looking forward to next all-star interview.
–Hollywood Jim
Nice article…..seems like a kid with a very bright future ahead of him
Great job big H! Keep up the good work!
Kid is amazing! Wish you the betof luck in the future.
Nice size kid! Keep working hard and get good grades and we will see you in that Gators uniform.
Hi Harrison,
Congratulations on your accomplishment! I am super proud of you! You are an amazing quarterback! Keep up the good work! A+
So great!!!! I love this article! The kid has a lot of talent and will go far for sure!! I look forward to more videos and info in the future!! Keep it coming!
Harrison, mommy is so very proud of you. You are a wonderful kid on and off the field. Keep looking to the future, continue to work hard and study hard; and your dreams will be yours for the taking! Never forget who you are, always remember where you’ve been, and don’t stop working to get where your going…….
What a wonderful story. These kids have such potential. Can't wait to see what happens next.
He is playing on the 6th grade team at Hillgrove as a 5th grader and is very successful.