Hi friends,

One of the most common challenges I see in my work with teen girl athletes isn't the injury itself, it's the fear that can show up just before it's time to return.

"Will I get hurt again?"

"What if I'm rusty?"

"Has everyone else moved ahead while I've been recovering?"

These worries are incredibly normal. While doctors, physiotherapists, and coaches help athletes understand when their bodies are healing, there is another important piece of recovery that often gets overlooked: rebuilding trust in yourself.

In this week's blog, I explore the emotional side of returning to sport and why learning to tolerate discomfort may be one of the most valuable skills a young athlete can develop.

Did you know?

Confidence doesn't arrive at return to sport time. Confidence grows in the mind first and then is built through small steps, testing out some movement, trying the first drill, taking the first shift, and discovering that we can handle the uncertainty that comes with growth.

Whether your daughter is navigating an injury, a new school, friendship challenges, a big performance, or simply stepping outside of her comfort zone, the ability to move through discomfort rather than avoid it is a skill that will serve her for life.

In the blog, I cover:
• Why fear of re-injury and feeling rusty is so common
• The difference between discomfort and danger
• Why trust in ourselves matters just as much as trust in our recovery team
• A simple mindset shift that can help teens focus on what could go right

You can read the full article below!

With gratitude,

Chantal

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