My name is Tayvion Galloway and I am starting this petition in hopes to gain a lot of traction so that OHSAA can see how many people are in support of changing their ruling of no 7on7s or spring ball for Ohio Hs athletes. Although this wont do anything for myself as I am going into my senior year of high school next year, maybe this will help the kids in the next few years and generations get the proper opportunities to not only get better as a football player but also build their team chemistry like all the other top football states in the US allow for their student athletes.

OHSAA allows for softball / baseball players to play travel ball. 

OHSAA allows for basketball players to play AAU ball.

OHSAA allows for wrestlers to have tournaments outside of school organized events.

So why doesn't OHSAA allow for football players in Ohio to play 7on7 in the winter and spring like Texas, Florida, California, Georgia, and many other states along with spring ball? 

7on7 and spring ball would help our development and allow us the opportunity to compete against others while also learning and getting better as a team. Many schools down south have two (or more) 7on7 teams they play for one that is full of guys from their Hs team (to build confidence and team camaraderie) and the other who is filled with a very high level roster of guys so they can play on either team and compete and learn!

My aunt always says that "life isn't fair" but in this case that term needs to be tossed out the window! Us Ohio football players deserve much more and better than we have been given by the leaders of OHSAA.  Lets be the change!

Tayvion Galloway 

2024 Chillicothe Hs Grad