My first game back

Posted By: Jaelynn
Posted On: January 6th, 2019
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OMG it’s January 5 2018 it’s my first game back!!!!!!!!!!

Sadly, I had my worst injury in November, I endured a grade 3 ankle sprain while losing my ligaments as well. This was a new experience for me because playing collegiate basketball in America we have access to trainers on the spot. Being in Ireland spraining my ankle help me realize how fortunate I am but I was grateful it happen here. Rather than being a negative Nancy I viewed my negative as a positive. I was able to learn how to do things on my own rather than relying on others or outside sources.

The next day after spraining my ankle I was unable to walk on my ankle so I went to the hospital which was a unique experience so to say. I asked my doctor for a boot, which in America a walking boot is something you put you foot in when you ankle is sprained, pretty much an over sized shoe. He thought I was talking about my sneakers on the ground, (In Ireland they call sneakers boots as well), I literally laughed because he was so confused. Then I explained it to him and he laughed as well, adjusting to the same language but different meanings can be hilarious. For example a boot can also mean the trunk of a car. I love how one thing can have many different approaches and words to describe it. Irish lingo is definitely growing on me. Sadly, the doctor informed my I will be out for about 6-8 weeks. During this time I was still able to coach and attend school so I put my focus on those things while not focusing on negatives. I will say you never know how important your ankle is until you can’t use it anymore. I will say I legit fell on my face with crutches about 6 times on average a day. Being on crutches is a workout in itself, it was days I took a nap on the floor because I had a full workout hoping on the stairs.

COMEBACK GAME!! Anyone who knows me knows how much I love basketball so I’ve been waiting for this game since I sprained my ankle. We played Elks at our home court. Definitely love competing against Elks they don’t take it easy on any team, and every player has an important role, their team has a great cohesive unit, and they are well coached. The Elks are a competitive team that always push me to play an aggressive game. Anyone who doesn’t know the Elks (you should but in case you don’t) they typically play full court man to man defense, a high energy team that spreads and run the floor diligently. My first game back I was excited to play while still being cognizant of my ankle. My teammate did an awesome job, they played hard as well I couldn’t be more proud of my teammates playing that game. I had great time playing against the Elks, I didn’t shoot as well as I should but I left the game without any regrets. Unfortunately, we loss the game, great job to Kollyns (kkbutta) and Jenna the amazing Victory Scholars that play on the Elks team as well. I am definitely happy to be back and excited to play the rest of the season with my team.