Learning from Collegiate Athletes who have Recovered from Eating Disorders: Advice to Coaches, Parents, and Other Athletes with Eating Disorders

Arthur-Cameselle, Jessyca N.; Baltzell, Amy

doi:10.1080/10413200.2011.572949

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“…Heffner and colleagues (2003) suggest that the influence of coaches on athlete eating-related behaviors is due to their situation as multiple-role fulfilling authority figures. Athletes often perceive weight pressure from coaches, and regardless of whether this perception is accurate they may be at increased risk of disordered eating behaviors (Anderson, Petrie, & Neumann, 2011Arthur-Cameselle & Baltzell, 2012;Berry & Howe, 2000;De Bruin, Oudejans, & Baker, 2007;Kerr, Berman, & DeSouza, 2006;Muskat & Long, 2008;Reel, Petrie, SooHoo, & Anderson, 2013). Qualitative evidence suggests that even seemingly casual weight referent comments from coaches can precipitate the onset of disordered eating behaviors (Jones, Glintmeyer, & McKensie, 2005).…”

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Gender Differences in High School Coaches’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Communication About the Female Athlete Triad

Kroshus¹,

Sherman²,

Thompson³

et al. 2014

Eating Disorders

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The objective of this study was to assess high school coaches' knowledge, attitudes, communication, and management decisions with respect to the Female Athlete Triad and to determine whether results are patterned by coach gender. Data were obtained through an online survey of high school coaches (n = 227). Significant differences were found between male and female coaches in certain attitudes and communication behaviors related to eating and menstrual irregularity. School or district level policies may help reduce these differences and may help mitigate the health consequences for athletes related to possible differential prevention and detection of the comorbidities of the Female Athlete Triad.

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Gender Differences in High School Coaches’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Communication About the Female Athlete Triad

Kroshus¹,

Sherman²,

Thompson³

et al. 2014

Eating Disorders

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“…Thompson and Sherman (1999) also recommended that coaches address weight and performance by taking into account each individual athlete's physical capabilities. Providing emotional support and employing the care of a physician, psychologist, or nutritionist, have also been recommended (Arthur-Cameselle & Baltzell, 2012;NEDA, 2008;Thompson & Sherman, 1999). Furthermore, athletes may prefer coaches' support to develop physical functioning and healthfulness instead of coaches' encouragement of athletic body ideals (Smith & Ogle, 2006).…”

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“…Furthermore, although there have been a number of recommendations for addressing body image concerns with athletes (e.g., Arthur-Cameselle & Baltzell, 2012;NEDA, 2008), there is little, if any, description of athletes' experiences of coaches' encouragement of healthy body image. In fact, Muscat and Long (2008) sport body image.…”

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Coaches’ Communication of Sport Body Image: Experiences of Female Athletes

Coppola

Ward

Freysinger

2013

Journal of Applied Sport Psychology

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“…It is important to note, however, that encouragement from the coach has been identified as a key motivator for athletes to access support services (Gulliver et al, 2012). Specifically, athletes who have recovered from an eating problem have cited intervention by their coach and imposed reductions of training as useful and necessary strategies in promoting helpseeking behaviors (Arthur-Cameselle & Baltzell, 2012).…”

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Responses of track and field coaches to athletes with eating problems

Plateau

Arcelus

McDermott

et al. 2014

Scandinavian Med Sci Sports

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This study aimed to explore how track and field coaches respond to athletes with eating problems. Eleven experienced coaches participated in semi-structured interviews exploring their responses to, and challenges faced when, working with athletes with eating problems.The analysis revealed three themes relating to the strategies employed by coaches. The first theme indicated a supportive approach, where coaches were proactive in seeking support and in reducing training at the early stages of an eating problem. The second theme outlined an avoidant approach, characterised by coach reluctance to be involved in managing eating problems, and a lack of confidence in their knowledge of eating disorders. The third theme involved a confrontational approach, where coaches employed strict rules and engaged in coercion to persuade athletes to seek treatment. All of the coaches reported facing challenges in persuading athletes to seek treatment and were frustrated by a lack of available support.The study highlights the importance of providing resources and support services where coaches can seek advice. Coach education packages can utilise the findings to highlight the strengths and limitations of different coach strategies, and to reinforce the importance of their role in identification and intervention when eating problems in athletes are suspected.

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Learning from Collegiate Athletes who have Recovered from Eating Disorders: Advice to Coaches, Parents, and Other Athletes with Eating Disorders

Cited by 23 publications

References 22 publications

Gender Differences in High School Coaches’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Communication About the Female Athlete Triad

Gender Differences in High School Coaches’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Communication About the Female Athlete Triad

Coaches’ Communication of Sport Body Image: Experiences of Female Athletes

Responses of track and field coaches to athletes with eating problems

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