In our previous issue we took a look at symptoms which might indicate an athlete is suffering from burnout. In part two of this article, we examine the causes of sports burnout. By Dr. Alan Goldberg CAUSES OF BURNOUT NOT...
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Are You Burned Out (Part 1)
By Dr. Alan Goldberg Have you been having particular trouble lately in your sport? Is it hard for you to get as excited and enthusiastic as you once did when you first got hooked on and began participating in your...
Coaching strategies for helping the injured athlete cope
The fifth and final installment in Dr. Alan Goldberg’s series on helping athletes through injuries. This segment deals with what coaches can do. #1 BE EMPATHETIC– Let your athletes know that YOU understand what THEY are feeling and having to go...
Athlete strategies for coping with injury
By Dr. Alan Goldberg (Note: This is the fourth in a series on Injuries to Athletes:) #1 BE SAD – Allow yourself to mourn and feel whatever loss you are experiencing. Being “macho”, “strong” or “brave” by burying or...
The Psychological Consequences of Injury
By Dr. Alan Goldberg(Note: This is the third in a series on Injuries to Athletes:)So what happens to all of these psychological goodies when you’re suddenly sidelined by an injury? To put it simply, you become overwhelmed by a variety...