Sport is not only physically challenging(挑战), but it can be also mentally challenging. Criticism(批评) from coaches, parents, and other teammates, as well as pressure to win can bring more than amount of anxiety or stress for young athletes Burnout has been described as dropping or giving up of an activity that was at one time enjoyable.
(运动员). Stress can be physical, emotional, or psychological and research has showed that it can lead to burnout (精疲力尽). The early years of development are critical years for learning about oneself. The sport setting is one where valuable experiences can take place. Young athletes can, for example, learn how to get along well with others, make friends, and gain other social skills that will be used throughout their lives. Coaches and parents should know, at all times, that their feedback to youngsters can greatly affect their children. Youngsters may take their parents' and coaches' criticisms to heart and find flaws(缺陷、错误) in themselves. Coaches and parents should also be careful that youth sport participation does not become work for children. The result of the game should not be more important than the process of learning the sport and other life lessons.