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[quote=Anonymous]I always thought of sports--and team sports--as something *fun* to do.  I was never driven to participated because I loved to win.  The only sport I started 'early" was swimming -- again, that was a fun summer activity, and I liked the social aspect of practice and the party atmosphere of the meets.  I did this through high school. My parents thought of it as a life-saving skill, too, so that's why I was in the pool at a very, very young age. Good news: I still swim today for fun and exercise even though I've never been an award-winning swimmer.

I played soccer, kickball, and softball during recess.  I played basketball with friends at the school playground after school. That was plenty for me at the time.

Later in high school I picked up volleyball. I was never a stellar athlete, but I thought it was fun.  I liked the social aspect of practice and the collaborative effort of games.  I can still bump, dig, and set a ball -- not so great at spiking, anymore. :)

And as an adult I took up running and a few triathlons.  For exercise, stress relief, personal challenge, and camaraderie with friends. Never got better than an 8 min mile for a 5K even at my best, but I didn't care.

Now, this is how *I* think about sports.  Enjoyment, personal challenge, exercise/health, camaraderie.

I would hope the same for my child.[/quote]

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