Athletes are very dedicated to their sports and that commitment can often bring unintended consequences in the form of injuries. Students at Marist are no exception to this problem.
“I sprained my ankle in three different spots. I had to stop playing in my fall season for lacrosse and I also couldn’t drive. It affected me mentally and was such a setback for me,” says junior Kailynn Solis.
There are many different kinds of injuries, ranging from minor to severe.
“I tore my ACL in a soccer game and was told I had to get surgery and would be out of my sport for months. I had to get surgery and do physical therapy. This took me out of my club sport season as well,” says junior Mia Sherry.
Many injuries are not fully avoidable but there are tips that can be beneficial to reduce the possibility.
“Some things that you can do to avoid getting injured are stretching before and after games and practice. Don’t ignore any type of pain you feel, and make sure to drink a lot of water to stay hydrated and keep your bones healthy and strong,” says Sherry.
A single injured athlete can affect the whole team’s overall performance, rhythm, and spirit.
“A team is all about different strengths and weaknesses and working together to combine those things and make a great team. When we lose a player, that’s our team losing some strength abilities that others may not have which can affect the way we play,” says Solis.
An injury can have a big effect on physical, as well as mental, health.
“When I was injured I made sure to always think that everyday I was getting better. I would stay active and do as much as I could with the mindset of coming back even stronger than I was before,” says Sherry.
Finding ways to navigate healthy habits while injured can be useful.
“I took it little by little trying to gain back my courage and become the good player that I was before. I knew it would take time to get over the mental block but I tried my hardest every day. The worry of getting injured will always be there but I don’t let it get in the way of me being a strong and good player,” says Solis.
