Managing Stress Under Pressure
- Dec 17, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 13
Top Outside Resources to Help You Understand and Manage Stress Under Pressure
Stress comes with being an athlete whether you're on or off the court. While some stress can rather be motivating, prolonged stress can take an overwhelming toll on both your physical and mental well-being. Below are links to dependable articles that are here to help you better understand stress and explore healthy coping mechanisms to help manage it.
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Stanford University: Stanford Report
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Shares her past work with elite athletes
Recommended stress-management strategies
Build emotional resilience
Common misconceptions about stress and performance
IMG Academy+
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Ways stress affects the body
How to use stress as performance fuel
The Jed Foundation
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Defines stress
Unhealthy vs Healthy ways to manage stress
Common signs that someone might require more support
Mental Health at Cornell
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Defines stress
"The Stress Continuum" (explains what it is and what it measures)
Stress management tips
American Psychological Association
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Videos to help manage stress
Learn the science behind these stress management videos
National Health Service
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10 healthy ways to manage and cope with stress
National Institute Of Mental Health
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Stress vs Anxiety
Shares extra resources
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Experiencing high levels of stress does not define you or your performance. If you are experiencing tress, you are not alone and you should not have to deal with it by yourself. Taking the time to learn how to manage stress and prioritize your well-being is a meaningful and empowering first step toward resilience and long-term performance!
**DISCLAIMER: These external resources are provided for informational purposes and are not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care.
