As public health restrictions begin to lift across the country, the return to some form of sport participation will require adjustment and adaptation. As athletes return to sport, the virus is still present, and so is the uncertainty. The cancellation of sport events and the imposition of stay-at-home and physical distancing protocols over the last several months have caused many athletes to experience a loss of control, even a loss of their sense of identity (Koninckx & Teneau, 2010). These feelings of loss may continue long after returning to training. With the return to sport, athletes may move through three phases of emotional challenges: managing the emotions associated with losing their bearings; making sense of the situation and giving meaning to the necessary change; and mobilizing energy and efforts to adapt to the new reality. This blog will discuss each phase and the implications for athletes and coaches.
© Copyright 2020 Veröffentlicht von Sport Information Resource Centre SIRC. Alle Rechte vorbehalten. / Übersetzt mit https://www.DeepL.com/Translator