Read the text and match the paragraphs with their headings

Advantages and disadvantages of professional sports

• A poor attitude.
• Choice of a coach.
• Pressure.
• Too much pride.
• Money.
• Health-related issues.

Everyone knows that sports are a great way to stay healthy. But are there any cons of playing professional sports apart from injuries? Have a look at some aspects to consider.

1. [ ] Being competitive in sports and winning is great. However, it's almost impossible to win every single competition in your sports career. How do sportspeople handle failure? Well, some of them are calm and balanced while others get too frustrated! For example, they might start to offend their competitors and even begin fights. Learning to accept failure can be tough, but this is something that cannot be avoided.
2. [ ] This might be one of the main choices a sportsperson makes in their career. A good coach will inspire you to do your best and reach your ultimate goals. Some, though, are aggressive bullies who make people feel embarrassed if your progress doesn't match the coach's expectations. Obviously, a coach or a trainer can negatively affect a person's motivation.
3. [ ] It's quite common among sportspeople to put themselves under too much pressure to be the best. An important thing here is to be realistic about what you can achieve. Even the best athletes have good and bad days. Sports are a great way to challenge yourself, but it's also important to remember it's just a game.
4. [ ] It feels great when someone praises us for a natural ability or talent we have. But if someone is given too much praise, this can be really damaging to their personality. They will think they are superior to others, and some may develop unhealthy traits of their character.

The choice to take up a professional sport is a personal decision, of course. It's important to be balanced and have a healthy view of both winning and losing. A successful sportsperson isn't strong only physically. They also have a healthy mental attitude, and this mixture is often the key to their success!