Athletic Talent vs. Interest: Not All Talented Athletes Like Playing

By: Dr. Chris Stankovich | @DrStankovich | Jul 14, 2012

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When we see a youngster excelling in a sport, it’s understandable that we would also assume that he or she loves playing that sport. In some cases that’s true, but in other instances the athlete may be pretty talented at a sport but not love — or even like — playing that sport. When kids continue to play a sport they don’t like, the pressure they experience can lead to frustration, anxiety, burnout, and even depression — all important reasons why parents and coaches should tune in to the level of interest kids having in playing sports.

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Dr. Stankovich has written/co-written five books, including Positive Transitions for Student Athletes, The ParentsPlaybook, Mind of Steel.

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