09/18/2026
Coach asks.
Teammates ask.
Family asks.
And your athlete is the one stuck answering a question they might not even have an answer to yet.
That can turn recovery into one big countdown.
Instead of asking when they’ll be back, ask:
“What felt better this week?”
“What’s been the hardest part lately?”
“Want to talk about recovery or something else?”
Your role isn’t to keep reminding them about the finish line.
It’s to be one place where they don’t have to explain their timeline.
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