Sportspeople experience a unique set of pressures in their jobs from scoring goals
and winning trophies to facing media scrutiny and meeting the high expectations
of adoring fans. While these issues make for an out of the ordinary workplace, in
essence they are all linked to employment. The managers, coaches, clubs,
governing bodies and player’s unions all have a role in supporting sports
professionals to manage their mental wellbeing at work.
Our research identified three particular mental health pressure points for
professional sports people, coinciding with times of key transition.