In conclusion, this athlete was facing more than just a broken ankle, his psychological mindset was malfunctioning. If the issues internally aren’t fixed then the issues externally won’t be fixed either. The three stages that I will implement to this athlete will gradually rebuild his confidence for the start of the next season. With my responsibilities as a coach I will train him using his positive mindset to become the athlete he was before his injury. Lack of confidence, performance anxiety, fear of failure, and fear of re-injury are common among all injured athletes. To be reminded of the Kubler-Ross stages of grief and apply them to the injured athlete, give a better understanding as to how to rehabilitate that athlete and continue his
