Burnout syndrome among elite brazilian volleyball coaches

Abstract

This study investigated the factors that can cause burnout syndrome, as well as its occurrence and effects in high-performance volleyball coaches. Fifteen interviews were conducted with coaches of the Brazilian Volleyball Male Super League 2010/2011. The data were subjected to content analysis. Three categories were identified: "Factors that could cause burnout syndrome"; "The manifestations of burnout", and "The effects of burnout." Results indicate that coaches have factors that generate stress in their profession. Evidence was observed of the three dimensions of burnout syndrome: physical and emotional exhaustion, a reduced sense of sport accomplishment, and sport devaluation. We concluded that these coaches showed vulnerability to the onset of symptoms related to burnout.