The pressure to win among young athletes is causing kids to burn out sooner, develop bad habits, and undergo more frequent injuries. This video shows a news report from Ohio in which the focus is on the pressures young athletes face. A survey was conducted and the results obtained show the bigger picture on the pressures faced by young athletes. The survey involved over 1,000 high school athletes and 200 coaches. More than 40% of the athletes pressured them to play. More than 90% of coaches surveyed say that pressure on young athletes are causing more burn outs.
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