Should I learn the sport for him or just be myself and not worry about it?
126714
oh...get him to teach you.  If he is the kind of guy who likes that...has the patience for it..lol.  He will love that you are taking an interest in something that he loves, AND that you are looking to him, not to a book for help.  It really isn't that complicated of a sport.  If anything, just sit and watch...have a book or a magazine handy...and ask as you see things you don't understand...or wait...better..ask on the ads.
496251
Are you insane?! Let him grow up to be what he wants to be. Don't push him! You would hate to have a teenager with those abilities without the discipline of other areas of study. \nThink about him, not about how you wished you grew up as an ULTIMATE FIGHTER. What a lame....
409362
Tough call if he's so unwilling to listen to you, or take your advice about educating himself through books and other materials.\n\nEither tell him to change his ways, or tell him you're going to find a replacement player.
16882
As in any sport discipline is mandatory. It is a fine line between this and abuse. You are in a very very competitive sport where very few make it. If the coach has a reputation of getting kids to the finals or better then take this into consideration. If he just has a reputation for being abusive and most kids loose their enthusiasm then perhaps a new coach is in order. Bottom line buck up or move out seems to be your only options.... How bad does she want it I think that is what he is trying to find out?
114703
First face that fact that you might get burned again and when you have someone in mind (I'm guessing you all ready do), that you think is worth the risk of shedding some tears over if it doesn't work out, then you're ready to make your move.  Be where that person is when you can, not stalky, but if he's in some sport or club, go to the games or go to a club meeting, etc.  Give him an opportunity to notice you.  Ask for help with some topic if you share a class, that sort of thing.
222179
Practice, practice, practgice.  Tell him what you like.  He'll be relieved.  He probably has no idea what he's doing, and as long as you don't make him feel stupid about it, he'll appreciat the coaching.
552068
Hmmm, I wouldn't recommend it if you were just goofing around with your friends....but since you are in a supervised event, with trained(?) instructors....I think it would be okay.\n\nIf you are still a little nervous about it.....talk with your instructor & see what they say.\n\nGood luck & have fun!
645279
Go anyways. So what if your not that good. Its a learning experience and it builds character. In order to survive in this world anymore your self-esteem has to be so high that nothing phases you. Who cares what other people think.
256964
The guy doesn't respect you as a player, probably because you're female and that would make him a male chauvinist pig. Another reason might be that he thinks he's the only good player on this team and will hog the ball to shoe how "great" he is. In either case, you should speak to the coach about him. He will probably be a smuck even after the coach speaks to him, so good luck. If it continues and the coach doesn't remedy this you may have to approach the local district sports board.
27226
well for the life isn't fair comment tell him he is lucky to learn that at a young age. As for his attitude. Thats a tuff one I have kids his age and I firmly believe in restricting the peers he/she hangs out with. Also if it is possible get him involved in activities after school. Baseball or whatever he is in to. If he is not interested, make him do it for one season or one whatever depending on what you choose. I did this and my daughter cried and stomped her feet. Now she plays softball every chance she gets, and I can tell her if she is not good she wont play. It's hard to give advice without knowing your exact situation but I hope this helps. Remember in a couple of yearsthere wont be much you can do about anything so stand your ground he will thank you in the end.
535751
Why not surprise him? Take him out for lunch then stop by Sports Authority or a similar store and have him pick out his own? Does he know you are doing this? If not, it would knock his socks off. \n\n\nsome guys get all the luck.....
125482
Well you sound like you are giving into peer pressure anyways. So just let him play.
245881
why do you care?  if its working for you, then keep doing it! your buddy will just have to keep on being a looser and nothing you can do about it.  confidence comes from within and if you have it great.  if he doesn't, not your problem!
311922
Yes! Get your spelling on the ball first!...\nThen - as any good coach should know - simply ask her if there are any specific areas of your game that she thinks you should work on, and HOW (Very important: skill isolation drills must focus on the particular skills you need to develop, not just general ball-skills). For example: just practising your shooting is ok... but if you want to improve your accuracy of shooting - try landing your shot on a particular section of the goal rim 10 times...\nAs for feeling embarrassed/shy about approaching her - hmmm, maybe you admire her a bit TOO much. Don't be in awe of her - if she is genuinely your coach then it is her role to improve you and all the other players as a team - together.\n\nBest of luck
24135
hey i had the same problem when i was younger i just started to go to the gym and either ran or lifted weights but be careful don't over do it, it will come in time. And if there is a guy that you are trying to impress don't try to be something your not. if he doesn't like your body it's his fault he didn't get to know you first, do it for yourself not for the guy.\n\nsome guys like sporty but some don't. some don't like sporty girls because they don't want you to be better than them.
415363
Sounds like the little boy syndrome that has not grown up yet. I have to see my game. Look there are a lot of so called men that take the sports thing to the point of Yuk. I like most sports but there are too many other things in life that rate higher, and one would be time with my wife. It sounds as if you are going to play second fiddle to whatever he has going at the moment. That calls for a simple \nHasta La Vista Baby. Too many fish in the sea for one bad catch.
210825
Ball is in his court as this point. You've done enough to make it clear to him that you're interested. Allow it to unfold at its own pace, and if it doesn't that's fine too. You've done what you could now let it take on its own life or not.