Staying in the game: protective and risk factors for burnout in soccer coaching

The results suggest that professional burnout may affect younger and less experienced coaches to a greater extent particularly in the context of retraining. Along with age and experience, the rigor of scoring positively affects coaches which suggests a variable pathway of retraining depending on these factors. A greater number of led teams has a positive effect on burnout but not in coaches with higher specialist training suggesting their need for self- actualization and fulfilment. The authors suggest a further need for research into professional burnout in soccer coaches.