As records continue to be set and boundaries are pushed, outsides sources begin to play a huge factor in performance outcomes. Recent studies have targeted these sources that have the potential to impact athlete performance to find the best possible “combination” to maximize performance. In one such domain of study, researchers have begun to look at youth performance and enjoyment, and more specifically the causes of burnout. Parental pressure is a likely cause for decreased enjoyment and increased burnout in youth sport as parental involvement is the greatest in adolescents and has the ability to change the thoughts, feelings, and perceptions of the child. Recent research has tested this relationship to further understand the impact others have on sport. If this impact is significant enough, it may then be of value to educate parents, coaches, and peers on effects their expectations have on the athlete, and given a more constructive …
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