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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My Kid who is 12 has always avoided hard things and has been injured often.  Maybe the OP is speaking from experience and seeking validation for their own child... I know I ask my self similar questions from time to time.

In the end, I am happy that my DD is part of a high level team, even though she is injured often.  There is a correlation between mettle, resolve, resilience, motivation and injuries.  We are currently seeking the advice of someone more knowledgable than us on this issue.  The person we are in contact with has emphasized how important it is for the athlete to develop pa resiliency mind-set and to still train as much as possible while being injured so that they do not fall behind.  The idea is, that if your right ankle is sprained, for example, you should still be training your left side more, your core, and your upper body.

Athletes who do not continue to train, while injured, often fall behind and accept the fact they will be behind for a while.

Apparently this is common and should be addressed if possible.

To truly get at the heart of this issue, for anyone who is truly interested, it is recommended to seek the help of a sports psychologist.  [/quote]

If your child is often injured, consider whether it really is in their best interest to continue playing.  Particularly, if these are injuries that can affect them as an adult.  We decided with my DD that she needs to live in her body for the rest of her life and the injuries from soccer were not worth jeopardizing her long-term health and comfort.[/quote]

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