 This study examined the effects of gender and perceived stress on burnout levels among Lithuanian university coaches before and after the coronavirus pandemic. The findings suggest that perceived stress after the pandemic was associated with higher levels of burnout for all three burnout components, exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced accomplishment. These results highlight the importance of addressing stress management strategies for coaches during times of crisis. This article was authored by Ramu Aldous Malanaskis and Dileja Malanaskine.