My D (now 17) tried some team sports, but never liked them. I think she did not like the pressure of feeling judged (even if they weren't judging) when she messed up. I insisted that she do something athletic, and she eventually found fencing. She happily fenced just in practice with a club team for two years before trying her first tournament (individually, not as a team) last month. And to her amazement, she finished high enough to get a medal. I think she was just hoping not to finish last, so it was pretty exciting. She is also pretty introverted, so that may also have been a factor with the team sports. Never likes being in a crowd. But the intellectual aspect of fencing also appeals to her, and the kids are more like her (some GT kids).
Last edited by intparent; 01/20/13 08:49 PM.
