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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kid is a recruited athlete headed to college next year. He has an injury that could mean he’ll never actually play in college once he gets there. [b]Luckily he likes the college for itself[/b] and not just for the sport.

We’ve encouraged another sport at the rec level, playing with friends, and that has helped him deal with the possibility of losing his sport with less desperation. We’ve also come to realize that it isn’t likely to be black and white. No one is going to tell him he’ll never play again. Instead it will be another round of PT, and a disappointing return to play, and then suggestion that if he really want to continue then surgery is an option, followed by a 9 month rehab…and suddenly he has been out for two years. At that point the decision may feel like a relief.

All of that to say I have no answers, but do get support for your daughter. She is going to grieve, as she’d grieve any loss. Support any spark of excitement about a new activity so she can build her interests and friendships outside of skating.[/quote]

Both of my sons were recruited athletes, both in college and to their respective boarding schools.  The best advice we got even before college was to make sure they liked the schools enough to be there without sports, because life is full of surprises both good and bad.[/quote]

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