Objectives Sports coaching can be an inherently stressful occupation because coaches
must fulfill multiple roles and cope with various expectations. Further, stress and well-being …

Sports coaches operate within a complex, ever-changing environment that imposes many
pressures on them. Here, we address the psychological impact of these demands via a …

We examined the performance and organizational stressors encountered by elite and non-
elite athletes within the competition environment. Twelve sport performers (6 elite, 6 non …

OBJECTIVES: The rapid development of elite sport in Europe and across the world has had
far-reaching psychosocial ramifications for those operating within its sphere of influence …

Mental toughness is one of the most common terms used in sport–by athletes, coaches,
spectators and the media. However, it is also one of the least understood terms. This book …

Background Coaches have the potential to support athlete mental wellness, but many are
unsure what to do and concerned they may unintentionally engage in behaviours that …

Esports is an electronic sport known as competitive video gaming, which has seen
tremendous growth over the past few years. Unlike traditional sports such as hockey …

In 2011, the Innovation Group of Leading Agencies of the International Council for Coaching
Excellence initiated a project aimed at supporting the identification and development of the …

OBJECTIVE: This study examined the appraisals, emotional reactions, further appraisals
and behavioural responses of athletes to the performance and organizational stressors they …

This study explored coaches' responses to stress, the perceived effects of stress, and the
coping strategies coaches employed. Transcribed interviews with 12 world class coaches …