The different sides of having to follow a successful family member athletically
It goes without saying that most families share a competitive factor in terms of athletics. Whether it’s push-up competitions in the living room or running a 5k together, these competitive relationships can positively and negatively affect athletes.
Commonly, a relationship with an experienced athlete can help build and expand one’s skills, which is why it’s not rare to see a pro athlete’s child also go pro. According to the Wall Street Journal, 48.8% of professional athletes are related to another pro. But, mentally, how does it affect the young adults’ who grow up with a professional athlete in their life?
“Growing up with athletes around me really got me into sports and competing,” junior Ian Christo said…