Send us a textThe toughest conversations in sports often revolve around pain – when to push through it and when to protect yourself from long-term damage. In this thought-provoking episode, softball pitcher Madison and her father Ron tackle this complex topic with raw honesty drawn from their own experiences.When Madison reveals she threw a staggering 373 pitches in a single tournament weekend while battling a painful finger injury, it opens a deeper discussion about the pressures young athletes face. "If you're that worried about losing your spot on the team because of an injury, go find a new team," Ron candidly shares, challenging the win-at-all-costs mentality that permeates competitive sports.The episode takes an emotional turn when Claudia recounts her harrowing experience with knee dislocations caused by improper pitching mechanics – injuries she had to learn to prevent on her own when coaches didn't address the fundamental flaws in her technique. Her story highlights the critical importance of proper coaching and injury prevention over performance at all costs.Perhaps the most powerful moment comes when the group articulates a philosophy that should resonate with athletes everywhere: "Athletes should be selfless until it comes time to their body, and then it's time to be selfish." This perspective shift acknowledges the reality that while games come and go, the physical consequences of playing through serious injuries can last a lifetime.Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, this episode will transform how you think about athletic toughness and the responsibility we all share in creating a healthier sports culture. Listen now and join the conversation about protecting young athletes while fostering genuine mental and physical resilience.

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