I just quit volleyball, and I need some comforting?

Question

I've only played volleyball for two years, and my coaches say I am improving..yet, I don't enjoy it anymore! My coach told me that if I don't enjoy it, then I shouldn't pursue it. She wasn't mad, and she said I could help out or keep score any time, which I'm sure I'll do. I just don't think that volleyball is the thing for me, and I don't think sports are for me either..any of them. I would rather pursue something that I KNOW I can do very well in. I am a tap dancer, and I know I can excel in that, and get better, and I'll be on my own, so I can work at my own pace and not be compared to people. I just don't think volleyball was something I should continue doing.

Are my reasons for quitting good enough, or am I just a quitter? I don't want to do something I don't enjoy. I have one problem though..my step-dad. He is obsessed with sports, and it made him soooo happy that I played volleyball, and I know he's going to react saying I'm "lazy" or just shake his head and think less of me. I don't want this to happen! What should I say to him. That its what HE wants and not ME?

Answer 1

i think it's good you quit because you shouldn't have to do something you don't want to do anymore

it's not considered quiting unless you don't try to pursue anything after that that you want to do

Answer 2

you are not lazy, do what makes YOU happy and what you can put effort into to be really great at. Go for it and dance your heart out!

Answer 3

just do what makes you happy

dont feel bad cause your not living like your dad

btw dance is a sport :)

Answer 4

i think you made the right decision

you shouldn't do something you don't enjoy just to make other people happy

plus it's alot easier to get better at things when you want to be doing them

i personally love volleyball and i'm trying to get good enough to make club all i want to do is play volleyball

you have to find something that you enjoy because thats when you can really excel

as for you step dad he should understand he should just be happy with what makes you happy

Answer 5

Your not a quitter just because something just doesn't work for you, and your reasons are totally fine. Always do something your comfortable with, i know how volleyball is so i have A LOT of reasons why not to be in it, and your S.D. forget about him it's not like he's the one playing, is it? No. He needs to just learn to deal with your decisions, but if you care a lot meet him half way and do something with him that you'll both like (like jogging every morning or weekend) or just do something like doing beach volleyball if you can (it helps SO much with the digs) or whatever until you can enjoy the game. Having friends can always help by keeping you to stay motivated it that's what you need, it not only keeps you interested i think that it'll helps you improve faster- i never liked sports until one of my best friends dragged me to soccer practice with her, so maybe it can work for you. But whatever do what feels right.