{"id":22442,"date":"2022-04-25T09:47:58","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T16:47:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traceup.com\/?p=22442"},"modified":"2022-09-20T07:26:49","modified_gmt":"2022-09-20T14:26:49","slug":"how-to-prevent-burnout-in-youth-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traceup.com\/how-to-prevent-burnout-in-youth-sports","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Burnout in Youth Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As a parent, it\u2019s difficult to know when your kid is showing signs of burnout. You want to help them pursue their passions and skill sets without riding them too hard. It\u2019s a delicate position to be in, but one that most parents go through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to first understand what burnout in youth sports is and looks like to best avoid it when, or if the time comes. Not only can it affect their physical health, but also their mental health. Creating a balance between the two<\/a> as they get older is an imperative skill to learn and best to acknowledge earlier on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Burnout?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cBurnout or overtraining syndrome occurs when an athlete has worsening performance despite intense training. It is believed to result from a multitude of factors, such as constant high levels of physiologic or emotional stress, fatigue, immune system failure, or insufficient recovery time.\u201d<\/p>\nChildren’s Hospital Colorado<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of Burnout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While there are a number of factors that contribute to burnout for young athletes, here are a few that are important to be on the lookout for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n