What Sport for my Very Tall 6yo Girl?

[Anonymous]

My 2 6-foot tall daughters played rec soccer (to be with their friends). Then one ended up playing travel soccer and volleyball, while the other got into rec and then travel basketball. In high school both took up rowing and that's what they do in college.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Gymnastics, yoga, or dance could all help her get a better sense of her body now even if she only does it for 6-12 months. Would registering with a friend encourage her to try different activities like tennis lessons or t-ball? Or especially at that age, the personality of the coach or instructor can make or break a kid's enjoyment and improvement in skills, so signing up for a short session or just a few lessons to try something out is good, because you may be able to see that she and the coach don't click, and you can switch her out before she thinks she hates that activity.

I think you know you shouldn't make body measurements or level of coordination at six years old determine what sport you invest in (emotionally and financially) now. Don't discount the value of weekend excursions to go bowling (with bumpers), ice skating, play mini golf, or go on bike rides. Watching others -- runners on a trail you bike on, kids at a skate park, high school athletes on the field in your neighborhood, may give her ideas and she might even ask you if she can try something she sees.

Op here - I appreciate this sage wisdom. We are new to NOVA, and, frankly, the lacrosse and soccer forums here have me stressing. She loves to dance, and I really should just let her embrace what she wants to do as well.

Avoid those forms at all costs! The kids playing on a top travel team who end up playing college
Is so statistically low. Parents in this area are obsessed with starting their kid at travel soccer at age 8 so they can be one of them! Focus on what she enjoys or will build her confidence and body awareness. I’m the Dandelion picking soccer players mom, she didn’t make travel until she was 11. Please don’t feel like you have to rush, the crazy Soccer parents will certainly make you feel that way!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Gymnastics, yoga, or dance could all help her get a better sense of her body now even if she only does it for 6-12 months. Would registering with a friend encourage her to try different activities like tennis lessons or t-ball? Or especially at that age, the personality of the coach or instructor can make or break a kid's enjoyment and improvement in skills, so signing up for a short session or just a few lessons to try something out is good, because you may be able to see that she and the coach don't click, and you can switch her out before she thinks she hates that activity.

I think you know you shouldn't make body measurements or level of coordination at six years old determine what sport you invest in (emotionally and financially) now. Don't discount the value of weekend excursions to go bowling (with bumpers), ice skating, play mini golf, or go on bike rides. Watching others -- runners on a trail you bike on, kids at a skate park, high school athletes on the field in your neighborhood, may give her ideas and she might even ask you if she can try something she sees.

Op here - I appreciate this sage wisdom. We are new to NOVA, and, frankly, the lacrosse and soccer forums here have me stressing. She loves to dance, and I really should just let her embrace what she wants to do as well.

YES to what she wants. And NO to reading the soccer and lacrosse forums when you have a 6 year old!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Gymnastics, yoga, or dance could all help her get a better sense of her body now even if she only does it for 6-12 months. Would registering with a friend encourage her to try different activities like tennis lessons or t-ball? Or especially at that age, the personality of the coach or instructor can make or break a kid's enjoyment and improvement in skills, so signing up for a short session or just a few lessons to try something out is good, because you may be able to see that she and the coach don't click, and you can switch her out before she thinks she hates that activity.

I think you know you shouldn't make body measurements or level of coordination at six years old determine what sport you invest in (emotionally and financially) now. Don't discount the value of weekend excursions to go bowling (with bumpers), ice skating, play mini golf, or go on bike rides. Watching others -- runners on a trail you bike on, kids at a skate park, high school athletes on the field in your neighborhood, may give her ideas and she might even ask you if she can try something she sees.

Op here - I appreciate this sage wisdom. We are new to NOVA, and, frankly, the lacrosse and soccer forums here have me stressing. She loves to dance, and I really should just let her embrace what she wants to do as well.

Lacrosse is a great team sport for girls. Do not let these forums change your opinion. Only a fraction of a percent post here the rest are normal and supportive.