Second ACL Tear... Here's What I Did Differently (#164)

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The Athlete's Advantage

Peter Wright

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The podcast for people who train to win—not just physically, but mentally. High performance doesn’t start in the gym. It starts in your mind. Hosted by performance coach Peter Wright, this show brings you inside the mental frameworks, identity shifts, and real-life strategies used by the world's best. If you want to think sharper, lead stronger, and build a bulletproof mindset—this is your advantage.

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Second ACL Tear... Here's What I Did Differently (#164)

The Athlete's Advantage

27 minutes 4 seconds

11 months ago

Second ACL Tear... Here's What I Did Differently (#164)

The moment I heard the pop, I knew what happened... but this time was different. Taking you through my complete ACL recovery journey and the mental shift that changed everything. 🔑 Key Moments: - The exact injury mechanism (rugby players, you'll get this) - Why I refused pain meds this time - The 3 things I did differently in the first 48 hours - How I turned a career setback into an opportunity - My complete pre-surgery protocol 💪 PERFECT FOR: - Athletes dealing with injuries - Coaches working with ACL recovery - Anyone interested in sports psychology & recovery 🎯 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 The Moment It Happened 02:21 Coming Back to Ireland for Surgery 05:54 The Injury Breakdown (Rugby Players Will Get This) 08:31 First 48 Hours: What I Did Differently 10:24 Why I Refused Pain Medication 13:35 Mental Game: Reframing the Setback 16:42 Why ACL Injuries Actually Happen 19:41 My Pre-Surgery Protocol 21:34 Speed-Based vs Traditional Recovery 23:56 Getting Help vs Going Solo 24:36 Advice for First-Time ACL Injuries 26:17 Next Steps & Final Thoughts 📢 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE: - Subscribe to The Petey Performance Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@PeteyPerformance) - Leave a comment below with your thoughts and experiences - Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it 🎙️ CONNECT WITH PETEY PERFORMANCE: - Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/peteyperformance/) - Twitter: (https://twitter.com/peteyperform9) - Website: (https://peteyperformance.com/) - LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/company/petey-performance) 👤 ABOUT OUR HOST: Peter Wright is a strength and conditioning coach and performance consultant dedicated to helping athletes unlock their full potential. Through the Petey Performance Podcast, he shares valuable insights on athletic training, performance enhancement, and sports science, making complex topics accessible and actionable for athletes at all levels. 🎬 PRODUCED BY: Dreamers Media Pty Ltd (https://www.dreamersagency.co/) #ACLRecovery #SportsInjury #ReturnToPlay #InjuryComeback #ACLRehab