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EP74: Athlete-Centered Coaching with Jesse Rawlings

The Transforming Basketball Podcast

CHAPTER

The Pressure of Professional Dreams

This chapter examines the cultural influence of football and rugby on youth in England and New Zealand, focusing on the high dropout rates among young athletes who chase professional contracts. It critiques the 'race to the bottom' mentality in sports, addressing the societal pressures that affect athletes' self-worth and mental health, while advocating for a broader definition of success beyond elite achievements.

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