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Two Sport Psychologists Are Better Than One: The Case for Specialized Roles

In reality, these roles are often merged into a single position, leading to significant conflicts of interest and diminished effectiveness. To truly support athletes and maximize performance, organizations need to hire two sport psychology professionals: one specializing in counseling and one focusing solely on performance.

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Preventing Burnout in Athletes and Employees: Behavioral Insights for Sustainable Success

...as if a fire has torn through your brain or heart and left only charred emotional remains.  The metaphor is apt for the experience across sport and performance domains.  Both athletes and employees have described burnout as causing feelings of loss, devaluing, resentment, and exhaustion...

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