[JavaBrewer]

CC sounds like an excellent choice John. That is a non-cut sport - kids who show up get to run. CC is also one of the more mentally challenging sports - many say the mental aspect is harder than the physical. Do some research on proper training techniques, there's more to it than just racking up large miles. Also be smart about how many miles he starts running per week. Too much too soon (TMTS) will result in injury. I ran CC in community college and had to watch from the sidelines as the season wrapped. Muscles build much faster than the supporting architecture.

Good luck!