All articles tagged with #professionalization
As youth sports become more competitive and professionalized, children are experiencing burnout, injuries, and decreased enjoyment due to pressure from coaches and parents, leading many to quit sports by their teens.
Baylor's addition of NBA draft pick James Nnaji to its college team highlights the blurred lines between professional and college basketball, raising questions about NCAA rules, eligibility, and the future of college sports amid increasing player mobility and legal challenges.
Managers of Women’s Super League clubs express strong views on the appropriateness of player-coach relationships following recent controversies, with most asserting that such dynamics must remain strictly professional. The shift from amateurism to professionalism in women's football, power imbalances, and the need for safeguarding are highlighted as key considerations. Calls for consistent codes of conduct, anonymous reporting mechanisms, and consequences for breaches are made to ensure a safe and professional environment for players.