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Competitive sports can have a negative or positive impact on an athlete's mental health, and an athlete's coach plays a large role in determining this. The coach's goal should be to help athletes realize that developing human potential is equally as important as winning. This article highlights guidelines to assist coaches in instructing and mentoring athletes.
