Combating Burnout in the Sports Industry

Regardless of your role with an organization, working in the sports industry is exhilarating because of the exciting events you get to put together. For example, the NBA Playoffs feature packed arenas with screaming fans, creating an electric atmosphere that carries over to the living rooms of those watching it on television.That atmosphere is what draws so many to pursue sports careers and work countless hours, including nights and weekends, in order to get a front-row seat to these thrilling events. However, despite the fun and (literal) games, the work can take a toll if you are not careful. Robert in Chicago demonstrates this in his question to the WorkInSports Podcast:“Hey Brian, I know this may be a little touchy-feely for your normal topics, which tend to be action-oriented, and problem-focused, but I trust your opinion, so I wanted to ask you about mental health. I’m feeling really burnt out, stressed, depressed, exhausted, and overall just bummed out. I thought my post-college life would be easier. This is not easy. I’m working two jobs right now, one in sports and one out of sports. I’m not here to complain about pay because that’s only part of my frustration. Am I alone?”Listen to the full episode as VP of Content and Engaged Learning Brian Clapp explains more signs of burnout at work and how to combat them. Also, subscribe to the WorkInSports Podcast for more sports career advice and catch additional content on our YouTube channel.