Matthew Harris, Former Northwestern Football Player
Having experienced multiple concussions in his football career, Northwestern University cornerback Matthew Harris understood the risks he was takin...
Sidelined Stories
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Stories of sidelined athletes who overcame their setback of no longer being able to compete in their sport due to career-ending injury, health condition, or concussion risk. Explore their journey through their ups and downs.
Chrissy Papetti, Former Performing Arts Athlete
Following a severe labrum tear that derailed her dancing career in college, Chrissy Papetti spent the next several years working through an intense...
Val Jones, Former Competitive Figure Skater
With her sights set on earning a spot on the Olympic ice skating team, Val Jones was devastated when at 18, she was told she could never skate agai...
Sports Medicine Careers and the Sidelined Athlete
Sidelined from their sports due to injury, many athletes begin to wonder, “What’s next for me?” When that sidelining event corresponds with reflect...
Dexter Hollingsworth, Quarterback, St. Martin High School
His freshman year of high school, Dexter Hollingsworth faced the complex decision to discontinue football due to a series of concussions that left ...
Johnathan Franklin, Running Back, Green Bay Packers
It's been said that there's no testimony without a test. For NFL Player, Johnathan Franklin, that test was an unforgiving and brutal reality check tha...
Alissa Boyhtari, Hockey Player, Multi-sport Athlete
The story of how one major concussion sidelined Alissa Boyhtari's hockey career and forced her to carve a different path forward. Alissa shares her ex...
Sidelined Stories: Jonathan Meldrum, Offensive Tackle, Syracuse University Football
The story of Jonathan Meldrum, a former Syracuse offensive tackle. Jonathan opens up about his battle with depression during his collegiate career as ...
Chris Norton, Safety, Luther College Football
The story of Chris Norton, a former football player for the Luther College Norse. His career ended when he became paralyzed while making a tackle duri...