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...bonds can matter so much, even for elite athletes whose bodies have been engineered to physical perfection. An athlete’s ability to consume social support – from teammates, family, and fans – may prove to be one of nature’s most effective performance-enhancers. [The Conversation]This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article....

...family. This cycle continues over an 11-month period until you finally get a break. Without emotional support and periods away from competitive football, burnout becomes almost inevitable. The psychological symptoms of burnout were identified by Hackney, Pearlman and Nowacki (1990) as increased anxiety, mood changes, loss of concentration and sleep disturbances. Emotional...