ABSTRACT
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this chapter the reader should be able to:
understand the nature of high performance management within the context of sporting events from the perspective of participating teams and athletes;
define and identify the nature of key elements relating to risk management during/before major events;
clarify boundaries between organizers’ responsibilities and concerns, and risks that participating teams must accept; and
detail aspects of key issues relating to living conditions, transport, illness and injuries, mental stress, coaching, leadership, and relationships with the media.
