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[quote=Anonymous]OP, is this swimming? Some of the things you wrote make me think it could be. Swimming gets very intense at this age and the really talented kids have a lot of pressure on their backs, sometimes while still loving the sport and competition, so I get that too. Boys in particular can start to fall apart mentally at this age in swim because if they are not early to hit puberty/growth spurt, they will not keep up for a few years, no matter how talented. The good news is if they stick it out through those 11/12/13 year old seasons they will eventually catch up in growth and the competition will normalize. If they keep working on sound technique they may even come out ahead once it’s said and done. As for injuries, overuse injuries are certainly possible but a good club will take into account a kid’s physical development (not just speed) and will not push too much too soon. If you feel he is being pushed too hard, you should definitely talk to the coach about your concerns or even start to look for a new club.

Maybe this is a different sport, but some of this may still apply. If your kid is enjoying it, sometimes feeling pressure is just part of the process and you have to work on strategies for helping them process those feelings. If this sport is a big part of his identity, making him quit altogether would probably be detrimental. Maybe there is a middle road. [/quote]

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