When we were younger it was a rare thing to have learners playing at provincial level or with professional clubs, now most learners who do sports at schools are part of a professional club and have the added pressure of attending practice and matches.
When we were younger it was a rare thing to have learners playing at provincial level or with professional clubs, now most learners who do sports at schools are part of a professional club and have the added pressure of attending practice and matches. Now experts are warning that the pressure to perform that comes with the increasing competitiveness and professionalisation of school sport in South Africa may be creating unintended psychological risks for some young athletes. I am joined by Dr Mahlatse Thosago to elaborate on this….
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