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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote] things like regular private lessons (because learning in a group is a challenge), and driving all over the place for training, camps and tournaments, and to what end?[/quote]

PP here.  So private lessons can be helpful with some skills (e.g. learning to head the ball, improving the accuracy of your shot).  But for other skills, there really is no way to learn them except working with other kids.  This may be why the private lessons are not paying off.  Can you get one or two other kids interested in joining the sessions?[/quote]

OP here.  Private lessons thus far have been necessary for DC to keep up on the individual skill components of the sport because group learning is a challenge.  DC does some small group training, and is really strong in privates, small group training and small area games like 2v2 or 3v3.  However, DC is inconsistent in actual games - body language often suggests DC is bored or disinterested during games, which I believe goes back to ADHD, and wonder if the ADHD is an insurmountable obstacle to play a team sport at a high level. DC is still young so maybe as a teenager focus will improve.  [/quote]

Some of it might be sport/position specific.  My young teen son plays at a high level for lacrosse, LSM and defense.  He definitely might appear disinterested but he snaps “on” when the ball comes to his side of the field - it’s not that he isn’t paying attention otherwise but he is absolutely more focused (and importantly, it shows) when it comes to what is going on for his specific position.  He is combination not inattentive - so some of the same issues although not completely the same.  Medication helped but so far I wouldn’t say ADHD has held him back, if anything I think it has helped because he can hyperfocus and also has a lot of energy.  In addition, I think the way his brain works with his out-of-the-box thinking helps him anticipate what the opposition is doing.  Will he be college level?  Not sure yet.[/quote]

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