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[quote=Anonymous]Hi OP, I have uncoordinated kids as well but also encourage physical activity. I'm sorry that coach was an ahole. My oldest was a daisy picker but enjoyed the team aspect of her rec soccer team through fourth grade. Her coach and teammates were so accepting. Fifth grade moved to co-ed and that was a bust, but maybe co-ed rec leagues could be good for your son, if you figure an uncoordinated boy is at least more athletic than an uncoordinated girl.

I think in elem they can still get enough physical activity through regular play and family time (hikes, walks, bike rides, park, pool, summer camp). Keep going with the lessons for those lifetime sports that dc has any interest in (golf, tennis, swimming, etc.)

In middle school, we found NICA mountain biking. If that sounds interesting, see if you have a team in your area - it is a nationwide league. My daughter had never tried it before (but liked bike riding), and the usual suggestions (running, swimming) seemed too grueling. It's been amazing for her. It is very inclusive and welcoming and positive. It is also fun - she is cautious by nature but has found herself in thrilling situations inadvertently and is so proud she can do it. Her first race her goal was to finish; her second race her goal was not to be last; then she had the goal of moving to the slow group (before then she was one on one with a coach). By the end of the season, she could hold her own. My youngest has very mild cerebral palsy and he can't wait to join.

A lot of the kids on the bike team doing climbing as their indoor sport, but we do not require a winter sport, and she likes a lot of downtime, so we are fine with it, since she does not use screens. [/quote]

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