Future Nfl Star Gifts

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

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

Football Fans

"College basketball recruiters are after him."

"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

Children playing football.

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!

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

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!

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.'

Parents start infant on the way to fame.

Future Wrestler

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

A boy with a football

X Factor contestant dressed as a 'Y'.

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

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

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

Big Football

'When I grow up, if I don't become a pro basketball player, about about 'spin doctor'?'

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

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

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

'Kid, go out there and play like you're worth 29 million plus signing bonus, buyouts, and endorsement deals. '

"Papi, will I be the first in our family to go to college?"

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

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

"I like you kid, but you're really just a work in progress!"

I'm not worried about the economy. Me either! It's not like I'm going into banking, car manufacturing, or real estate. Totally! We'll still make the big bucks. May I ask doing what? Movie actress. Rock star. When you move to L.A., I'm not converting your bedroom.

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

'Your grandfather is a cautionary tale, son. He quit school early and pinned all his hopes on an NFL career. But in the end, he was never used in a single game.'