Young Athletes Face Tough Challenges Off The Field

Athletes get help in managing problems with coaches, parents and teammates.

(PRWEB) October 21, 2004 -- The biggest challenges for young athletes may not be on the field or on the court. Many young athletes report great difficulty in what may be thought of as the interpersonal arena. High school and college age athletes frequently experience significant stress due to psychological problems with coaches, parents, teammates and competitors.

Lots of talented kids fail to reach their fullest potential and fail to have fun in sports because of conflicts with parents, coaches, teammates and opponents, according to Jay P. Granat, Ph.D., Psychotherapist and Founder of StayInTheZone.com.

Many adults come for therapy because they are having difficulty getting along with employees, employers, colleagues or spouses. Kids often have little training or experience in resolving complicated differences with other people,," says Dr. Granat.

Some of the most common problems that Dr. Granat sees in his office are kids who are caught in the middle of a conflict involving their parent or parents and their coach. Frequently, parents, kids and coaches are simply not on the same page."

I spend a lot of time advising parents, kids and coaches on the best way to manage conflicts, and help the child reach his or her greatest potential," notes the Founder of StayInTheZone.com

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