What keeps athletes going even after devastating injuries?

Today, I’m talking to a Canadian World Cup Alpine ski racer, Broderick Thompson. He earned his first career World Cup podium in December 2021 when he finished third in the super-G in Beaver Creek, Colorado. He had come out of the 35th start position to become the first Canadian man to stand on a World Cup alpine podium in more than four years.  This was a high mark in his comeback from the devastating knee injury he had suffered in 2018.

Performing at the highest level after a major setback, such as a long-term injury, requires more than physical rehab. It is only possible for athletes who have a winning mentality and love the sport they are in. Such a mentality allows athletes to remain disciplined while rehabbing for many months and sometimes several years.

Tune in and listen to episode 7 of season 2 of Unspoken Bravery. Broderick and I discuss the role that team dynamics play in helping athletes perform better. Broderick also shares his journey to the podium after a devastating injury and the role his competitive spirit played in that journey.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Broderick’s journey to recovery from a knee injury (04:31)
• How a competitive mindset within the team helps Broderick (20:10)
• Broderick’s source of confidence (29:57)
• The importance of taking baby steps when rehabbing from injury (36:54)
• Broderick’s post-rehab podium experience (44:22)

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