Sources of stress among college athletes and need for counseling

In past few years stress among sports persons has gained a lot of attention. The present study is also based on identifying the various sources of stress, but specifically for those athletes who are college students. The study also tries to make a probe into the need for counseling for them. the study identified six specific stress sources i.e. 1) Academic Stress 2) Financial Stress 3) Physical and Mental Health 4) Social Stress 5) Stress of injury and illness 6) Pressure of competition 7) Conflict with the referee and 8) Career uncertainty. The study also emphasize on the need of tailor made counseling sessions for such athletes under stress.