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[quote=Anonymous]OP - I have not fully read this thread but please, please do not keep your kid in team sports where he is the last kid picked for the team if he does not enjoy it. That was the situation my brother and I were both in growing up and I think it really shook our confidence. There are other ways to learn teamwork, leadership, etc. If you are the worst on the team and everyone is being mean to you and you are miserable, I sought you are learning the positive lessons from sports anyway.

In terms of other options, I think things like fencing or martial arts or hiking/scouts might work. Have you thought of Outward Bound or something similar for next summer? A camp where physician activity is more of the hiking/rafting variety might be a better fit since it's not competitive.

I still remember how much it sucked to know that when it was my turn at softball everyone was rolling their eyes and expecting me to strike out.

I am now very physically active (much more than friend played variety sports in high school) doing things like marathon running, spinning, weights so I don't necessarily think being uncoordinated dooms you child to sedentary life.

Good luck with everything - you both clearly love your kid and wants what is best for him.[/quote]

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