Dealing with Sports Injuries

I decided to highlight the Slippery Rock University Men's Roller Hockey club which is a part of the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Association. I plan on interviewing Ian Daw, who is a senior here at SRU and has been playing roller hockey throughout his youth. The main reason I chose Ian is that throughout his career he has dealt with multiple injuries and continues to push forward. Recently, during a tournament in Philadelphia, he ended up receiving a concussion due to an opponent kicking him in the head while on the rink. This wasn't his first head injury which calls for an inspiring story considering he keeps coming back to play. Playing competitive roller hockey has given him 3-4 concussions, a sprained shoulder, and a dislocated knee several times. Ian is very passionate about hockey in general and has a lot to say about dealing with sports injuries and the long road of recovery and finally getting back to doing what he loves.

Q1: "What is your name, what school do you go to, and what year are currently in?"

Q2: "How long have you been playing roller hockey for and what current team do you play for?"

Q3: "What injuries have you suffered over the years?"

Q4: "What was your worst injury and does it still bother you?"

Ian touched on how the many injuries he's suffered from still bother him to this day.

Q5: "How have these injuries affected your hockey career?"

Ian mentions how he use to be an aggressive player but due to his injury setbacks he was forced into a more passive role.

Q6: "What's your motivation for continuing to play despite your injury setbacks?"

Ian goes over how his love for the game is what keeps him coming back no matter what. He also talks about how when he watches the rest of his friends and team play he wishes he was out there with them.

Q7: "Are you worried about developing health issues down the line because of the injuries you've sustained now?"

Ian mentions how as of recently he has developed short-term memory loss which he thinks he connected to his multiple concussions.

Q8: "Do you have any advice for athletes who have gone through injuries that could alter their future?"

Ian talks about listening to what your doctor says to prevent any further injury that could be permanent.