The ever burdened backpack of stress seems to be getting heavier for all those involved in sports. Athletes of all ages deal with this differently but it is exceedingly more difficult for young athletes to handle a myriad of stress avenues that sometimes appear rapidly on a regular basis. There is an ever growing demand on the athlete to perform beyond their abilities from their peers, parents, family and coaches.

Prevalent signs and symptoms of stress are not exclusive to the athlete either. Coaches, officials, parents, family members and even board members of sports organization succumb to the pressures of that six letter word. Stress and its affects is common in all sports and is increasing at an alarming rate without many organizations reacting to the problem. The symptoms of stress may be addressed with a band aid approach as a solution without getting to the source. In order to alleviate negative behaviour that comes from the hands of stress, we need to find the cause and not bind the hands in the hope of stopping the outward signs of stress.

Stress In Sports is dedicated to educate, provide useful information and assist in the understanding of the affects of stress on athletes and those involved in sports regardless of age or sex. We will put forth best efforts to provide the means available to resolve and work through areas of stress sports utilizing experts from all facets associated with the health and welfare of those involved in the world of sports.

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