Future Football Star Mugs

'We want her to be a goal keeper when she grows up.'

'My Dad said I'll be an international goalkeeper when I grow up!'

'Jimmy's not interested in sport - He'd sooner be out, kicking a ball around.'

'Dad, are you sure this is building the right muscles for football?'

'Save some purrs for when I play quarterback for the Saints.'

A boy with a football

'Reading, writing and arithmetic are important, son. Someday you might sign autographs for money.'

Football Fans

"I wanted to be a baseball player 'til I found out they send you to the showers."

I love your enthusiasm, girls, but we're not opening a can of whoop-ANYTHING.

My coach wants me to go to soccer camp. Focusing on one sport isn't good for you. But mom! I'll develop crucial life skills. Let's see. "Landing endorsements, agents and college sports scholarships." The definition of "crucial".

'Wow! That's some growth spurt!'

Exercising

The game is tied, and this is the final inning because the sun is setting. I understand, coach, I need to get home before dark!

The team video didn't spotlight my talents. I've hired my own film crew. They'll showcase my skills so college recruiters can see my strengths. Wow! How can the director pack so much into one little video? Great point! Daddy? Tell Steven Spielberg we're going feature length. Nice save!

Children playing football.

"What do you want to be when you blow up?"

Danae's Celebrity Career: 'Don't you know who I am?...I've decided to pursue a career as a celebrity, so I'm developing the basic language skills used in the industry.'

"If there is no more American Idol what am I going to do to become famous?"

Future Wrestler

'I won't bother to bath Mum, we're playing again tomorrow!'

Big Football

'He'll be a great basketball player someday -- he already dribbles all over the place.

Football Skills

'It's great that you want a career in football, Timothy, but don't you think being a striker would be more fun than being a goalpost.'

'Reading, writing and arithmetic are important, son. Someday you might sign autographs for money.'

"The next time the baby kicks give him this."

'I can just see him twenty years down the road pitching for the Giants.'

'We're going to insist that he at least finish kindergarten before entering the NBA draft.'

"We'll see who wins on Sunday, and more importantly, if we'll hear 'Not Like Us' at halftime."

'Wow! Feel that kick! I'm buying him a football for his first birthday!'

'Not everyone can make it as a professional footballer!' 'I know dad, there are snooker and darts players...'

'Play your best. There's going to be a scout for the ten year olds in the stands!'

'When do I learn to read and sign a huge NFL contract?'

Boy holding football.