Play Your Part: Prevent Burnout in Your Athletes through Fighting Unhealthy Perfectionism

Abstract

Young athletes want to be successful in many aspects of their game. Unfortunately, some athletes allow their desire to be successful to turn into perfectionistic behaviors that do not benefit them and can lead to burnout. Coaches have a responsibility and want to help their athletes through their unhealthy perfectionism, but many coaches do not know how to do so. This article provides practical suggestions for coaches to help their athletes when they exhibit perfectionistic behaviors.

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Karina Beus

Karina Beus is an undergraduate student in the Department of Teacher Education at Brigham Young University in Provo, UT.

Marissa Coleman

Marissa Coleman is an undergraduate student in the Department of Teacher Education at Brigham Young University in Provo, UT.

David Barney

David Barney ([email protected]) is an associate professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Brigham Young University in Provo, UT.