Considerations for deciding if a referral is needed include all of the following: use of existing coping strategies, length of time the issue has existed, the severity of the issue, the desire of the coach to have the athlete back with the team.

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The desire of the coach to have the athlete back with the team is not a professional consideration for deciding if a referral is needed; it should be based on the athlete's well-being and the professional assessment of the issue's severity, duration, and impact on the athlete's ability to cope.

Considerations for Deciding If a Referral Is Needed Include All