With sports hanging in the balance, the mental state of athletes should be considered

....I worry about the mental state of high school athletes, and coaches, for that matter, if high school sports aren’t played this fall. I’m not trying to underestimate the seriousness of the coronavirus, because everyone’s health is obviously more important than playing a sport.

However, it doesn’t make it any easier. It is a proven fact that high school kids who play sports or are in an extra-curricular activity of any kind, thrive a lot better in school.....

....“As a coaching staff, our first concern is the kids’ safety,” Carpenter said. “Coaches deal with injuries, but now with this COVID-19, it is above our paygrade. There is a lot of frustration, but our kids are working hard and we just trying to provide a safe environment. My first concern is their safety......

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Bethany`s Notes: A good balance is essential for kids right now. I believe they need some sort of sports participation this fall. It could be just practice, in conference competition only but definitely something. As a mental health professional I get nervous when student athletes don`t have an outlet for their stress and challenges.