Bat your eyelashes at him and look up seductively while smiling ever so slightly. If he doesn't get the idea then he may not be interested. You can also talk about your shared interests and that may lead to an invitation of some sort.

if your worries about 'awkward' are big, then keep your thoughts to yourself until you are no longer doing the same sports things.

if not, just ask.  i did it lots of times... sometimes they say no, and thats okay.  i remember one time i asked a guy out buy writing my name and phone number in lipstick on his car window... that works.

You could make a fairly casual comment like "Wanna go to DQ when we're done here?"  It would give you both an opportunity to talk a bit, explore possibilities without jumping in with both feet.

Why not go out with a group for a meal after a practice or game? Then sit by him and flirt - and see how that goes.

Invite him over to help wth something you need help with. ie hanging pictures, moving furniture, putting together a bookshelf. Less pressure than a date but if it goes well you could always then invite him for dinner to say thanks

Thanks everyone for your advice :)

I'll let you know if something happens.

any updates?

Sadly no.  I have not been brave enough to mention anything to him.  It’s hard to have a conversation with him at these places as there’s no time.  He’s either shy or not interested. :(

who knows Sterton ... maybe he's posting on some other BB --- there's this person I play sports with who I'm interested in, but not sure how to ask out ...

Perhaps the Xmas season will bring you a gift of opportunity to get together for some cheer! 

Many people are shy around around people they are interested in. 

I'm definitely one of those people!

My future hubby was too shy so I approached him. It was his birthday so I knocked at his door to wish him a happy birthday (I was living on site), all giggly and smiley as I was pretty nervous, but I let it show that I liked him. Pretty wreckless it felt, it took a lot of courage, as I might get my heart, hopes and self esteem stomped on as I had before, but he was worth it! And I had been wreckless before about things I really wanted, so this was like that. After a week or two, with lots of smiles and blushing and chatting at his work, he finally asked me out.

Good luck Sterton!

Carollo: your BB comment made me smile :)

Mostly teasing Sterton-but why not ask him about oil bills?

Ha ha Tabitha!

Yeah and he might have to come over to see what's wrong :)