
Dr. Ross Wadey is an Associate Professor in sport psychology at Saint Mary’s University in London, England. He talks about his recent work on the topic of growth after adversity in sport. Wadey highlights some of his research focused on the meaning of growth and interventions aimed at helping athletes experience personal growth after an injury. He suggests that growth is not only something that can occur on an individual level, but also on an interpersonal, team or organizational level. Wadey comments that the aftermath of traumatic injuries can highlight the need for positive change, policy updates or adaptations to sporting cultures and governing bodies. Wadey also discusses criticisms of popular sporting narratives promoting the idea that growth is something everyone should expect to achieve following adversity. For further assistance dealing with the challenges of injury or for performance enhancement consulting visit: podlogconsulting.com