The 23rd Olympic Winter Games are underway in South Korea. Today, we discuss the pressures that elite athletes can bear.
Hyper-competitive parents, ruthless coaching, and lack of mental health education are challenges that athletes face at any level of competition. We'll talk with experts about these challenges, their consequences, and their solutions.
Guests:
Atlee James, founder, Potential Pictures, director of "The Cost of Winning"
Kate Fagan, ESPN columnist, author of "What Made Maddy Run: The Secret Struggles and Tragic Death of an All-American Teen"
Wade Gilbert, Ph. D., sports psychology coordinator and coaching expert, Fresno State University