Case Study 3: Dual Career Pressures (University-Level Player)

You are working with a university-level player who is struggling to balance training demands with academic workload. She feels overwhelmed, fatigued, and has begun missing sessions. She worries this will affect her selection for upcoming games.

Coaching Focus and Approach:

Supporting dual-career athletes through load management, communication, and mental health awareness.

Coaching Tips:

• Hold a one-on-one check-in to understand her current stressors.
• Collaborate on a flexible training plan that prioritises quality over quantity.
• Encourage time management and rest as key components of performance.
• Provide reassurance and perspective, performance is built over time, not weeks.
• Foster a culture where athletes feel safe to communicate workload concerns early.