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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, do not pull the plug and decide at 8 that he is "not sporty". I thought the same about my oldest as he spent time being the worst on the team for several sports until around age 9 or 10 (and he started earlier than your kid). Then suddenly he became confident and more aggressive. He was a middle level player until he found his dream sport in middle school, which he now plays in college.

I think what helped him was keeping at it, and also playing with my husband in the yard. Literally playing, not some weird dad drill with dad making things not fun, though he would give pointers if my kid asked.

I spent a lot of time telling myself that my child had secretly inherited my husband's sportiness, because I myself was uncoordinated and not sporty. Then recently, at age 53, I started to get serious about my own fitness beyond walking and yoga videos, and discovered that I actually have the potential for way more strength and coordination than I ever dreamed of. Not interested in taking up any sports now, but I realize I gave up on all that stuff too quickly when I was young.

Sports should belong to everyone. Encourage your kid to keep at it, and, if the other kids are mean, find a group with a better vibe.[/quote]

What sport for your son? [/quote]

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