athlete burnout

what causes burnout?

For athletes, there are a few theories:

• Excessive pressure to train, perform, and win
• Overtraining with little recovery time
• Shift from intrinsic (having fun, learning new skills, making friends) to extrinsic (medals, scholarships, endorsements) motivation
• Entrapment – Time and energy invested does not equal the rewards
• Empowerment – Organized competitive sports controls an athlete and their life, making them feel powerless

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Athlete Burnout – Symptoms and Prevention