“Once status, self-image, and the opinions of others are prioritized above all else, players become increasingly on edge. Performance spaces are seen as dangerous, and players feel threatened by the possibility of not being enough. Once they feel this danger, their playfulness decreases.” SportsDevelopmentStressMindsetCoachingAdolescencePerformanceAthletes Book:B.E.T. On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond Source: B.E.T. On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond
“Adolescence is a period when the social landscape undergoes a massive shift. Suddenly, it’s not just about family, it’s about peers and where one stands in the hierarchy among them. The need for acceptance becomes necessary, and it feels as if one’s survival depends on it.” PsychologyDevelopmentCoachingAdolescence Book:B.E.T. On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond Source: B.E.T. On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond