Coaches should be able to recognize which athletes are more vulnerable to stress and the types of situations that will increase their feelings of stress. Likewise, it has been established that coaches have near-maximum heart rates when sitting on the bench watching their team play. Coaches not only need to help manage their players' stress, but, for their health, they need to properly develop their own stress management skills. When athletes see that their coach can handle stress, they will be more likely to learn from their coach. If a coach understands how to deal with the stress athletes feel, they will be able to show athletes personal examples that will help the athlete feel like they are not alone. Additionally, the coach will perform better and make better decisions for the team if their stress levels are managed.4 Additionally, coaches must learn to determine the individual's current coping style.2 Even if coach works with young children, stress management remains an important concept. The age of the athlete must be taken into consideration because the