Arousal, Stress, and Anxiety

Based on your reading of Chapter 6 from Anshel's Sport Psychology, as well as reviewing the Premier Sport Psychology Mental Training System workbook, describe how higher levels of stress can affect an athlete's ability to perform optimally during a key competition.

Can you think of any examples of athletes in recent history who have experienced high levels of stress off the field that could have impacted his or her ability to perform at a consistently high level in their sport?