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[quote=Anonymous]I see where you are coming from OP. We have a teenage son in a bit of a similar situation but he plays an individual sport so we have some control over the level of tournaments he chooses to participate in so he doesn’t get crushed.

He was never what you’d call a natural athlete and had some gross motor issues as a young child. What I can tell you is “ natural talent” - being naturally quick, having great hand-eye coordination - matters less once kids hit puberty as technical skills start to matter more. If you are 9 or 10, you can rely on your speed and athleticism, but then you and your team mates start to hit puberty and most will catch up on speed and athleticism.

What starts to make a big difference then is technique. If you can afford it, hire a private coach for a few lessons to teach her some more advanced dribbling and shooting techniques. Sometimes small tweaks make a big difference. Extra points if the coach is also inspiring and can also serve as a mentor. We found an amazing coach for my son who would give him weekly sessions.  He truly turned him around and gave him a ton of confidence in the process. It’s the best money we’ve ever spent.

Best of luck to your DD. [/quote]

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