Broadstreet rugby youngster Josh Dawe has been at the heart of injures that have stalled his rugby career as he talks about the mental and physical challenges that he faces along the way.
The 20-year-old has suffered a meniscus tear and a quad tear in the past whilst he currently tackles a PCL tear, leaving him out for 13 months as he looks to make his return.
Dawe commented first on the mental challenges he’s up against, “You’ve got to be prepared for lots of downs, it always happens, but you have to try and take the positives from each situation weather that’s good news or bad news.”
The former Leicester Lions player then moved on to add the physical challenges he also faces.
“It’s had a toll not being able to do what I love best, and that’s being on the pitch and ultimately enjoying rugby.”
With Dawe’s previous experience facing a serious injury and having knee surgery he will have been through this cycle before.
“From my previous injury I’ve took a lot from that, I know I’ve got to look forward and reach your own goal, and the biggest thing for me is getting back on that pitch.” He said.
Broadstreet Rugby club, Coventry
Dawe then went on to open up about the relationship he’s kept with his club despite being isolated from currently playing.
“I can’t fault them at all. I’ve kept in as close contact with the club as possible, the clubs also supported me with parts of my rehab which makes a huge difference.” Before then touching on the support he’s received from his teammates.
“You’re still surrounded by them and still encouraged by them, and those are the little things that get you to your end goal.”
The 20-year-old then concluded with admitting, “The one thing I miss most is having that energy and feeling on a Saturday morning when you wake up that you know it’s game day.”
As Dawe continues on his road to recovery he will sure hope to be back in action as soon as possible, after what can only be seen as a very difficult 13 months.
