Avoid burnout with our handy guide
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Burnout basically means physical or emotional exhaustion caused by long-term stress.
Children just starting out in sport are unlikely to be affected. If they get seriously involved, it could then become a factor.
The symptoms of burnout can be physical, mental and/or emotional.
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES?
Burnout can happen if excessively high expectations are placed on a child by parents or coaches and they are pushed too hard too quickly.
Children who go all out in their sport and neglect other areas of their life, like schoolwork, may also fall foul.
The symptoms can be confusing for parents but being aware of them is important because the severe cases can lead to clinical depression.
What to watch for in your child:
Constantly feeling tired
Easily frustrated
Not wanting to go to practice or training
Increased irritability
Headaches or minor body aches
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