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Briefing: Crossing the line: Emotional abuse in college sports
Strategic angle: Researchers have found that athletes experience emotional abuse more than any other form of harm.
editorial-staff
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Updated 14 days ago
A recent study indicates that college athletes report emotional abuse from coaches more frequently than any other type of harm. This finding suggests a significant issue within the coaching framework in collegiate sports.
Emotional abuse can have long-term consequences on athletes' mental health and performance, potentially affecting their overall well-being and career trajectories.
Addressing this issue requires a reevaluation of coaching practices and the implementation of robust support systems to safeguard athletes against emotional harm.