Anonymous
09/04/2025 12:02
Subject: Using injury as an excuse
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote: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.
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.
PP here, yes real parent. We do take time off, she loves playing. We don't force her and we do rehab for growth plate issues. Growth plate issues affect a lot of kids. But, unfortunately for us, it has affected our DD a lot and she has fallen behind because of it. There was a time where she could move up a team level, but now not so much. It's frustrating. She wants to keep at it and we have been assured the growth plate injuries will subside after they close.
Anyway, I thought the OP had an interesting point and wanted to offer our experience. Thanks for the concern!
Anonymous
09/04/2025 10:08
Subject: Using injury as an excuse
Anonymous wrote: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.
Is this a troll post or an actual real parent?
Anonymous
09/04/2025 10:00
Subject: Using injury as an excuse
Anonymous wrote: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.
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.
Anonymous
09/03/2025 16:59
Subject: Re:Using injury as an excuse
So much bs here. You have real issues if you are tracking these players and think you know the validity of their injuries. Get help.
Anonymous
09/03/2025 16:58
Subject: Using injury as an excuse
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.
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.
Anonymous
09/03/2025 16:57
Subject: Using injury as an excuse
Yeah, this is just a mean spirited post.
Anonymous
09/03/2025 16:45
Subject: Using injury as an excuse
I can't imagine posting about this as a parent, but I remember seeing this kind of thing as a college athlete in a different sport. There were a couple of people who always had some injury or another and never seemed to be able to fully participate in practices. They happened to be the ones who were kind of borderline good enough to be on the team at all. I think they wanted to quit, but still wanted to attend the school and/or were worried their parents would be mad. I tried to focus on myself. So should your kid, OP.
Anonymous
09/03/2025 15:55
Subject: Using injury as an excuse
Why so focused on someone else’s kids?
Anonymous
09/03/2025 15:53
Subject: Using injury as an excuse
What's your point OP? That your DD is superior to these girls?
Anonymous
09/03/2025 15:50
Subject: Using injury as an excuse
My thought is that you are gross.
Anonymous
09/03/2025 15:50
Subject: Using injury as an excuse
I've seen a number of girls hang onto the soccer "dream" of being recruited and rostered in college then using injuries as an excuse quite often not to play. Injuries almost become their identity. They were decent players, got a reputation for being good and then ended up on college roster, yet the games played were minimal while living in the training room. Some of the injuries were legit, but then it becomes apparent they have fallen far behind and end up injured always. I believe this might be mental once they realize how hard the game of soccer actually is post "youth" soccer where they are coddled and complimented often by parents and coaches. Thoughts or I am off here?