by Molly Farrell | May 22, 2026 | The Mind Game
A torn ACL may be seen as the worst moment of an athlete’s career. For one former elite gymnast, it became a way out. Most athletes remember a torn ACL as the day their world ended. For Lucy Steward, it was the day she was finally allowed to breathe. “I...
by Katie Howard | May 22, 2026 | The Mind Game
When injury removes athletes from the sports that define them, recovery becomes as much mental as physical. Three athletes share the emotional reality of being side-lined. For injured athletes, recovery creates a space between participation and absence, where...
by Rosie Wood | May 19, 2026 | Pillar 3, Pillar 4, The Mind Game
When netballer Hannah Diamond was faced with an ACL injury for the second time, recovery became about far more than just rebuilding a knee. Through expert insight and lived experience, ‘The invisible side of ACL recovery’ examines the psychological toll of long-term...
by Taejah Boothe | May 19, 2026 | Pillar 2, The Mind Game
Cassidy Bayer was once considered one of the fastest swimmers in America, on track for the Olympics. But behind the medals and record-breaking times, she was facing a private battle. After struggling with disordered eating, Bayer now advocates for greater awareness...
