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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DD is starting HS next year and it seems nearly all of her friends are planning to play a sport.  She's never shown interest in sports and actively refused to play as a younger kid, but now is experiencing FOMO.

Her HS is not very competitive and there are plenty of no-cut options. I've suggested track/cross country but the idea of "running for fun" is an abomination to her. It's a little sad because she is very talented in other areas, but has been convinced that continuing those interests into high school is for losers.  :(

What are good options for kids without any sports background to try at this age? She's physically fit and reasonably coordinated, but has never once played for a team.[/quote]

Cross Country is going to be the only realistic option since most of the others involve skill and/or hand-eye coordination which your daughter likely doesn't have.

Someone else suggested Field Hockey and that might be an option if she can find a week-long summer camp/clinic to attend to sort of jump-start her skills.

If she's willing to think outside the box and try something non-traditional, see if they offer women's Wrestling - it is now in the Olympics and is a fast growing sport.

Helen Maroulis is from Rockville, MD:

<font size="4"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lk3c4FaDSOY?autoplay=1" target="_blank" >▶ PLAY VIDEO </a></font> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk3c4FaDSOY[/quote]

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