Compete Well — Return After Injury

The Problem

"Coming back after injury can bring worry about getting hurt again, doubt about your skills, or pressure to return before you feel ready. Be patient with your return: with your expectations set aside and your attention on the process, confidence and trust can be rebuilt step by step."

What you'll achieve

Outcomes you can expect

Grade the challenges of your own return and see where to focus
Set small daily objectives you can easily meet
Stop comparing your performance now with your pre-injury level
Trust your skills fully again as your fitness and strength return

The science behind it

What you'll learn

The four mental game skills for returning to sport
How to manage expectations and focus on the process
How to be proactive with your confidence after time away
How to rebuild trust in your body and your skills in drills and scrimmages

What's included

Everything you get

10 interactive tools across 2 modules
This week's action plans and an assessment of your week
Optional library practices such as visualisation and deep belly breathing
Private fillable workbooks for almost every tool, kept on your own device

Who it's for

The right fit

Designed for For athletes who have made a full recovery, are medically cleared to practise and compete, and want to be mentally ready as well.

You may be fully ready to return physically and still not feel ready mentally. This course helps you, once you are medically cleared, return to sport with confidence and trust in your game. Two modules, taken in order, cover the four mental game skills for returning: facing the challenges of your return, managing your expectations, focusing on the process, and rebuilding proactive confidence and trust in your skills.

Common questions

FAQ

When should I start this course?

Once you are medically cleared to return to practice and competition. The course is about mental readiness, not physical rehabilitation.

What if I feel pressure to come back quickly?

The course is written for athletes who feel pressure from coaches, teammates or selection. It helps you manage expectations and return at a pace that builds confidence.

How does it relate to the other Compete Well courses?

It is one focused Compete Well course on a single situation, the return from injury, and stands on its own beside courses on confidence and identity.

Ready to begin?

Physically cleared to play; now become mentally ready too

R495 /year · Annual subscription — 12 months’ full access

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