Anonymous
Post 06/04/2023 18:33     Subject: What sport for a 14yo who has never literally never played sports?
When in doubt lacrosse
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2023 18:31     Subject: What sport for a 14yo who has never literally never played sports?
Volleyball! While there are some club players out there, there are also a good number of beginners.
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2023 17:52     Subject: Re:What sport for a 14yo who has never literally never played sports?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Fencing. Lots of kids start as young teens.


This isn’t going to make her seem cool though is it?


My kid fenced for years and kids and adults thought it was very cool.
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2023 17:48     Subject: What sport for a 14yo who has never literally never played sports?
I know kids who took up volleyball as a first year and liked it.
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2023 17:45     Subject: What sport for a 14yo who has never literally never played sports?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Fencing, Karate, archery


None of those are high school sports.

Crew is really the best option for someone like this.


Fencing is.
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2023 17:44     Subject: What sport for a 14yo who has never literally never played sports?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Anything really! Let her pick. In 9th grade I joined the field hockey team with 4 of my friends. It was a total sh-show and I was terrible, but it was good fun. Then in college I took up rowing, same story. Sports are really just a fun and healthy activity to do with friends. Simple as that!


Oh how I wish it was that simple. Parents and organized sports and general competitiveness of everything have taken the fun out.


Happily, that isn’t true everywhere. Our HS had many No cut sports, welcomes beginners, and the kids have fun. Sometimes they even win.
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2023 17:36     Subject: What sport for a 14yo who has never literally never played sports?
Field hockey
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2023 17:26     Subject: Re:What sport for a 14yo who has never literally never played sports?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Fencing. Lots of kids start as young teens.


This isn’t going to make her seem cool though is it?


Gives off thar paedo vibe?
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2023 17:13     Subject: Re:What sport for a 14yo who has never literally never played sports?
Anonymous wrote:Fencing. Lots of kids start as young teens.


This isn’t going to make her seem cool though is it?
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2023 17:08     Subject: Re:What sport for a 14yo who has never literally never played sports?
Ultimate frisbee is a no-cut club sport at many high schools.
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2023 17:07     Subject: Re:What sport for a 14yo who has never literally never played sports?
Agree with the cross country votes. It is very welcoming and the kids seem to be nice no matter the school!
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2023 17:05     Subject: Re:What sport for a 14yo who has never literally never played sports?
Fencing. Lots of kids start as young teens.
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2023 12:00     Subject: What sport for a 14yo who has never literally never played sports?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why does everyone suggest crew??? It's sooooo grueling! Super early wake-ups (although some schools are lucky and can secure practice slots after school; ymmv), the drive to the river, quickly pivot to get to school on time....and that's just the weekday commitment.

Your weekends are shot with regattas that leave you no time for anything else.

And parents are expected to commit too. Training on land starts in the Fall.
No thanks!


Because it doesn’t require any learned athletic skill you just grind


I tried to learn to row as an adult and found it pretty challenging to get the hang of.
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2023 11:44     Subject: What sport for a 14yo who has never literally never played sports?
Try tennis it’s very easy
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2023 11:16     Subject: What sport for a 14yo who has never literally never played sports?
Anonymous wrote:Spend summer playing basketball with her. She can learn rules later, get the skills.

And Pickleball. Super fun. Played at lots of schools and colleges. Contrary to the people who post only an old person sport, it takes skill but not as hard as tennis to learn. Look up 16 yr old Anna Leigh Waters.


This is a very bad recommendation. Basketball is incredibly difficult and frustrating to play until you get the skills. My HS player started in 2nd grade as did most teammates. And the rules are not straightforward (notwithstanding what 99.99% of people shouting incorrect nonsense at refs believe).