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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]ADHD and soccer don’t work. That’s what I learned. 
My child can’t learn soccer (and my other child who was also diagnosed, isn’t hyperactive but has another specific type of adhd). Meds for evening practice isn’t the priority either.

I coached as well. My worst parent experience was sadly for a completely off the rails adhd child. Like actively kicking our scrimmage ball FAR FAR away.

In addition, I had a young team 2 years ago and it boggles my mind. Almost every kid was unfocused. The best player at that age, technically and team-wise was a very smart Indian child.[/quote]
Disagree with this. It depends on the child.
My U14 DD thrives on the soccer field. Her focus is totally different to academics because she enjoys it. [/quote]

I’m glad for you. For us, especially for our younger adhd, learning any sport has been too difficult in a team setting, or a home parent-child setting. Our next step for any sport he wants, is a private coach, to help with focus. 
I wanted to clarify that my “worst parent experience” was in regard to my coaching, and the other parent being very angry with me, approaching the rec director. :(  I gave a sideline consequence to the child who repeatedly kicked our scrimmage ball far away. He derailed the practice multiple times, and this parent was very mad that I needed him to sit aside. I didn’t know what else to do, and neither did she, so I wasn’t even mad at her.
I’ve read articles about adhd and soccer, and I think it’s possible. Such as for your dd, but in some cases, they can’t learn the sport in the team environment.[/quote]

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