.....Rubin and Moreno-Pardo (2018) reported on deep burnout in the student-athlete academic services area. Among many comments the authors reported, one stood out: “We’re extremely underappreciated, but yet the first ones to point to and blame if something happens.” The participants also complained of the lack of professional growth opportunities.Add the increasing issues of mental health distress found in college athletes, alongside the demands for staff to identify and refer athletes to appropriate professional care, and the “business of college athletics” may have reached an inflection point.
Head coaches and athletic directors often proudly speak of the culture they have created within their team or department. However, what might appear to be successful to the outsider may look and feel entirely different to those working on the inside. The culture won’t be successful if the staff are struggling....
Bethany`s Notes: Those caring for student-athletes are also struggling with their own mental health and possible burnout.
Share this article on you social outlets
Our Sponsors
- - Volume: 10 - WEEK: 24 Date: 6/10/2022 9:07:57 AM -