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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My son sounds a lot like yours and after talking to a professional she recommended that we pursue team sports that are more individually focused such as baseball, tennis, golf or swimming.  I didn't fully appreciate it, but the chaos or soccer and basketball drive him crazy because he can't anticipate what others are going to do.  Needless to say, at 8 I am convinced he is going to be an engineer like his father!  He really likes baseball so we are focusing on ensuring he has the skills to succeed.

Also, I think 8 is way too young to just stop playing sports all together.  In most areas kids don't start playing sports until 3rd grade.[/quote]

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Age 8 is the age when kids really compare and notice others in sports.  Like anything, some are more gifted than others.  But it can be a developmental issue. Please change camps, not do away with sports. You need to talk to the camp director ASAP.

I had a kid who was not good in soccer, but in 4th grade, it finally clicked. And there are so many sports to like.  My bad knees and I are still getting into canoes and I'm 55. [/quote]

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