Parents are a major influence in most kids when it comes to sports and letting them play for the enjoyment factor alone. I know too many parents who pushed their kids because they themselves were not very good and tried to live glory days through their kids which is seriously wrong. Back when your parents were growing up it was a hard life and your dad with farm life must have been really tough. My parents were not that sporty and I gained my own love for sport playing with school friends which made it more enjoyable.