Your Title: Adolescent's Athletes Identity
- marvinharvey1
- Dec 30, 2024
- 1 min read
Athletic Identity and Emotional Toll
Pros Development Foundation and Academia Research
Research by Brewer, Van Raatle, and Linder (1993) defines athletic identity as the extent to which individuals identify themselves based on their role as athletes. FFCP’s findings highlight the risks of over-identifying with this role:
Athletes who face injury or failure often struggle to adapt, seeing sports as the sole marker of their identity.
Without environments that encourage identity integration, athletes fail to develop critical life skills needed for success beyond sports.
Coaching and Development Gaps
Lack of Qualified Coaches:
Only 30% of youth coaches in the U.S. have formal training, according to the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS).
This contributes to a focus on winning over development, leaving athletes without proper guidance.
The Problem with Results-Driven Systems:
70% of youth athletes quit organized sports by age 13, citing pressure to win and lack of enjoyment.
Systems like YMCA and AAU prioritize competition, neglecting skill refinement and emotional intelligence.
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