The consequences of demanding schedules are apparent, but growing awareness means elite athletes are more willing to seek out specialists
he boom in women’s sport has brought fame and fortune to a swathe of female athletes, but the increased exposure, escalating pressures and sheer demand for time has forced a growing number to step away from the spotlight and seek help with their mental health.
Pushback around expanding sporting schedules has traditionally been around physical fatigue and the risk of injury, but the growth in women’s sport has coincided with an increasing awareness around mental wellbeing. “This has been something that’s been building for a while in multiple sports, in both men’s and women’s sports as well, but it’s the first time we’ve seen it in the women’s professional football arena,” he said.Having worked in elite sport for more than a decade, Inglis has watched as women’s team sports have moved away from amateur or part-time pursuits alongside work or study, towards full-time professionalism.
Two weeks ago Vine explained her reasons for taking a break. “I’m sure many people can appreciate that my life has dramatically changed over the past two years,” she said.No topic is too small or too big for us to cover as we deliver a twice-weekly roundup of the wonderful world of women’s footballVine scored the winning penalty in the Matildas’ win over France at the World Cup last year, becoming one of the most recognisable athletes in the country almost overnight.
“For some they might actually describe it as depression or eating disorders. For others, they might say ‘I just don’t feel myself’, or they’re having problems with a relationship that might be personal, or sometimes in the club that they’re playing with they just feel like they need to talk to someone,” he said.
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