Tips for Successful Youth Sports — occupational therapist

My son hated wearing shin guards for soccer. They were "itchy and irritating". 

My son also hated wearing a hard protective athletic cup for baseball.  He threw a fit before evey game and practice about wearing a cup, then he tugged at his crotch throughout the entire game.

My son refused to even try the game of football. Just looking at all that protective gear and personal contact with other kids made him cringe.

My son is a sensory sensitive kid.  

My son is not alone.  There are