The research surrounding elite adult athletes has shown that these athletes consistently experience mental health difficulties. The prevalence rates of mental health disorders among the adult elite athlete population are at much higher rates than the average adult population. This includes substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. A subpopulation of adolescents who participate in their sport at the highest skill level are considered as highly recruited or elite high school athletes, but studies have not examined the prevalence of mental health disorders among this population. In the current culture of sports, financial gains and endorsements are now readily available at the college level. The spotlight is now focused on how high school students experience their journey of becoming an elite athlete and gaining financial and endorsement deals. This experience is likely stressful for highly recruited high school athletes and can exacerbate their mental health concerns. These adolescent athletes may be at greater risk of experiencing negative mental health disorders. The purpose of this study was to survey highly recruited high school athletes and obtain an understanding of their experiences with anxiety. This study explored the extent of anxiety the athletes experience, and identified stressors that may influence their anxiety. An inductive content analysis allowed the researcher to better understand the experiences of the participants. A total of five participants completed the survey. The participants were all in the 11th grade, male, and between the ages of 16 and 17 years old. Four of the participants identified as Caucasian and one as Black/African American. All participants played either baseball or football. The results of the study indicated that many highly recruited high school athletes experience anxiety to varying degrees. This study also indicated that many of these athletes are willing to participate in their respective sport while injured, at times with severe injuries. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]