<p>My son had surgery for his shoulder…he in fact had a fracture and dislocation and a large Bankart tear which has been repaired and rehab has begun. His senior year of swimming is shot with only a possibility of swimming at regionals and state which are in late January/early February. He works out with the team in his own lane kicking, kicking, kicking!!! Boy will his kick be awesome! He is positive, relaxed, and basically realistic about his future and the only dark cloud over his head is causing the team to lose their top swimmer. (The team is undefeated in local dual meets for 25 years or so)</p>
<p>We are blessed that we are not financially dependent on receiving scholarships and he will entertain the idea of walking on somewhere if he wants to continue on with his swimming. </p>
<p>I want everyone out there to know that what’s really important is that their athlete heals and full use returns to whatever bodypart was injured…I want my son to be able to open a car door, toss his future kids in the air one day, not suffer from arthritis, golf, ski, play tennis, swim, surf…it’s not about what “could have been”…</p>
<p>%*&#@ happens and we have learned to deal with it and get on with life because there is alot of living out there to do!</p>
<p>Buffmom, thanks for the update! I know it’s tough but you seem to have the right attitude. And let me just tell you, one of the coaches we met with went on and on about how important kicking is! So just think of how fast he will be when the shoulder gets back to work!!</p>
<p>Now get some bubble wrap for the rest of the year ;-)</p>
<p>Sorry to hear about the surgery and also thankful the surgery is handling what could have been a lifetime limiting thing. Glad too that your student is keeping a level head and doing what can be done–and resting what needs rest.</p>
<p>PT
How did the recruiting coaches take the news?
Hope the surgery can be schedueld asap and the healing can begin.</p>
<p>We asked a coach from an uninvolved college how best to deliver the news of injuries. If there’s anyone in is similar position, these were the suggestions given:</p>
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<li><p>Phone call is best if the sport is not in season. Otherwise, email is recommended since a coache’s time is too limited to hold a quality phone conversation. </p></li>
<li><p>Include information about your recovery plan including surgery date (if applicable), rehab schedule and expected return date. </p></li>
<li><p>Monthly reports via email to show progress and reinforce player interest.</p></li>
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