Every workplace can have a different dynamic, but when it involves being a professional athlete, often handsomely rewarded for your work, then there’s a different level of expectation and pressure.
One of my best friends in high school was a gifted volleyball player who I had the pleasure of sharing the court with as a teenager. Our team did very well, and we had a very positive and supportive environment with that group. It was a big part of what I loved so much about high school sports, so I’ll never forget when I went to watch him play in University for the first time, and saw his Team Captain scream in his face after he made a mistake.