TD, you are right about the IQ testing, there isn't much point knowing the score. You know where his is academically.
I'm pleased to hear he plays with the kids his age.
A gift for the end of year report? A big hug and lots of kisses for doing his best, regardless of the scores.

Look, team sports aren't for everyone. Some kids take like a duck to water (although its a must that every aussie kid can swim well ). I didn't like netball and stuff but I liked tennis where you can beat your own best iykwim?

He has PLENTY of time to be the best, PLENTY. I'd back off the pressure whilst he is in his Primary School years. You can help and support him through the Secondary years where the scores start becoming important for Uni.

I would have flown through so many things if I didn't end up with a crippling fear of failure. I was used to it all coming easy and being the best at everything. I wasn't used to NOT winning, and I was mortified when I didn't.

I still have to work through it now as an adult. I've had the golden ring so close to my hand but the thought of actually getting it scares me more than NOT getting it.

Sometimes they have to fail to lose the FEAR of failing, so always let him know you want him to be HIS best, not yours .

xoxoxoxo