How can I encourage my son to participate in sports?

Answer 1

1. The best way is to show an interest in a sport. This could either be by television, reading, news, participation.
2. Getting him to learn about the rules of a sport, strategy, dos and don'ts will help build a desire to participate.
3. If he has any friends that participate, he may want to participate to be an equal with his peers.
4. Another would be attending various sports and being a passionate observer.

A final factor will be determining whether or not he is more comfortable in individual sports vs. team sports.

All of these activities will help you build an interest and perhaps assist him in wanting to participate. He will be most successful, if the desire to participate comes from him. It will also be more enjoyable and rewarding for him.

Good luck.

Answer 2

You Cant Make Kids Do What They Dont Want To Do!
Try Finding Something He Is Interested In, Playing A Musical Instrument, Volunteering At An Old Folks Home.. Something He Wants To Do!
If You Are Not A Physically Active Parent You Son Wont Be Either.
Every Night, As A Family, Take A Walk, Get Physical Together. Bike Rides, Skateing.. Something That You Are Involved IN As Well. Once A Week, Hit The Park As A Family, Invite His Friend, Play Some Basketball Or A Game Of Softball. Some Tennis Or Raquet Ball. Something Everyone Can Enjoy And It Might Motivate And Broaden His Perspective On Sports He Might Be INterested In PLaying!
Or Easier...
Ultimaitum..
Take Away The Video Games And Give Him A Choice Of Something To Do This Summer.
No Video Games, You Either Buckle Down And Learn To Horseback Ride, Or Pick And Participate In A Sport Of Your Choice!
OR ELSE!
Lol..
Good Luck!
♥...
Kristie

Answer 3

You have some good answers here. Gently expose him to it without forcing him to participate, perhaps coaching a team. However, just because he's a boy doesn't mean he'll even be remotely interested in sports.

My oldest son is 13 and plays baseball most of the year. He's done this since he was about 7. My youngest son is 9. He's tried T-ball (one season) and soccer (one season). He's simply not interested.

Try some other activities with him and find out what he IS interested in.

Answer 4

Some people are born spectators and some are born players. Dont force him to participate, it'll only make it miserable for the both of you. Instead, take him to a sports game of any kind, expose him to every aspect of the game. Oh, and if he chooses football (American) it'll be the best decision of his life. Tell him sports are not just games, but a part of life, you learn from mistakes, sometimes you win and sometimes you lose, you meet new friends, and most important of all you have fun. Tell him to try it, if he decides he doesnt like it you can atleast said you tried. Persistance Pays!

Answer 5

I was wondering the same thing. My oldest loves sports. He is 18 and been playing since we was old enough to walk. I have a 15 yr old son who doesn't like to watch sports and hates to participate. I try and try to get him to even play catch. He won't even do that. Hopefully someone else will reply to help both of us !!!

Answer 6

try taking him to some sporting events live so they can see how much fun it is. So many kids want to be famous athletes when they grow up. Encourage him to hang out with certain buddies that do play sports. I started playing basketball because someone dared me to play at recess. I found i was pretty good and have been playing since.

Answer 7

Start young and teach him the fundamentals of whatever sport he likes. My son started watching football games with me when he was three and he has been going to football games since he was five. He understands most of the rules and strategy of football. My knowledge of the sport has increased dramatically since he has been asking questions and showing an interest.

Answer 8

Encourage and be creative, build up his self-esteem and spend your time preparing him and teaching him the sport all the while gaging his interest. There are thousands of sports hes bound to like at least one.

Answer 9

Volunteer to coach a youth sports team

Answer 10

Give him your love, time and attention. Provide a stable balance to the topics discussed and in an appropriate portion then also talk about sports. He is learning to be a person, and in the process is following 'your' example. if you show patience and give him leeway to make his own decisions....... and you support them, you'll find him also more likely to listen to your input.

Good luck.