By Ian McMahan — 2017
While there are lifelong benefits to college sports, former athletes are also at risk for chronic injuries later in life.
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Dealing with Conflict at Sporting Events
Be mindful of a young athlete’s psychological well-being.
Evidence suggests that as young people compete more intensely in sports, gains in mental wellness may be replaced by mental health challenges particular to competitive athletics.
Experts say the more parents involve themselves in their kids’ sporting events, including acting out on sidelines, the less enjoyable and more results-driven is the child’s athletic experience.
70% of children drop out of organized sports by age 13, according to research