Hi, chiawen here.
For those who don’t know me, am also known as “the one who broke her leg” (by Mr Loke) or the “come back kid” (by Yan)
The seniors have shared quite abit of their experience and given precious advice during the sharing earlier today and I thought I would share alittle about my ‘unique’ experience due to the broken leg (was too sudden just now so didn’t manage to think through but here’s a little addition to what all of them have said)
Like what Mr Loke said during the sharing, my comeback after the injury and operation was unexpected from both the team and even myself.
It was not easy, no doubt about that.
But now that I’ve returned and made it through, just want to share with all of you my two cents worth.
There were a few reasons that helped me to make it through and one key reason was the team itself and especially the girls team.
As an individual, many showed much concern for me, perhaps they were even more concerned than me. This was evident by the squeals and screams made by them whenever I fell or was being tackled by another player.
As a team, they encouraged me with words of motivation said out rightly.
Beyond the surface, the team spurred me on, through their dedication, passion and most significantly, team spirit.
Yes, the pain in my knee did set in at times but some things took the pain away, at least for that moment.
The pain was there when we ran countless suicides but seeing everyone persevering and not wanting to give up till the end, kept me going.
The pain was there when playing games and matches but seeing how my team mates ran their hearts out for every loose ball/ to defend a goal/ score a goal, made me feel that I had to do the same.
Looking back, the pain was not only gone for that moment, but till the moment season ended for us.
My comeback has really got to be credited to the VJ floorball team. It was them that made it possible.
With that, I hope that all of you, the future of VJ floorball will learn and appreciate the importance of team work and its resultant, team spirit.
Floorball is a team sport and I really mean a TEAM sport where individual characters, preferences, styles etc fade into the background, it’s about the team.
Like VJ’s motto- nil sine labore. Truly, it’s nothing without labour, as an individual and as a team.
Whether you’re in guys or girls, IP or JC team, injuries can be sustained, falls can happen and even games can be lost but the team spirit can NEVER be broken.
Impossible has been made nothing for me and I’m sure the same can happen to each one of you.