As Corliss Bean et al. states, “. . . sport in today’s society is engulfed in the idea of performance and professionalization, which ultimately has a negative impact . . .” (10232). Fortunately, if organized sports are structured correctly it has been shown to improve positive development in youth and promotes increased well-being and self-worth while decreasing depression and stress. With a positive relationship with coaches, parents and teammates young athletes have been shown to have increased academic achievement and an increased chance for continued participation in physical activity. However, with a negative relationship between peers, coaches and parents there is an increase in drop-out rate and an increase in depersonalization, emotional exhaustion and reduced sense of
As Corliss Bean et al. states, “. . . sport in today’s society is engulfed in the idea of performance and professionalization, which ultimately has a negative impact . . .” (10232). Fortunately, if organized sports are structured correctly it has been shown to improve positive development in youth and promotes increased well-being and self-worth while decreasing depression and stress. With a positive relationship with coaches, parents and teammates young athletes have been shown to have increased academic achievement and an increased chance for continued participation in physical activity. However, with a negative relationship between peers, coaches and parents there is an increase in drop-out rate and an increase in depersonalization, emotional exhaustion and reduced sense of