Loss of Social Capital of Amateur Athletes

Abstract

This article aims to present a perspective on the loss of social capital of amateur athletes in Thailand, with the process of studying social phenomena mainly. Findings: (1) Search and development of athletes according to the principles of athlete development in sports science It is the Long Term Athlete Development to achieve professional athletes and athletes of excellence. It is considered an highly effective, If the government and private sectors involved are serious and enforceable, (2) the loss of social capital (time, income and welfare) of unsuccessful amateur athletes is very high, which lacks a system to monitor and monitor their lives when they are no longer athletes, and (3) recommendations for reducing the loss of social capital of amateur athletes in all aspects starting from changing the attitudes of people in society that focuses on athletes of all levels and increase channels in seeking social capital for amateur athletes To compensate for what they have lost while striving to be professional athletes or excellence.