Life after my injury has been a rollercoaster. At first I was certain I was going to play field hockey again. I thought I have gotten through this injury what could possibly stop me now. However, as time went on the motivation to play lessened. The doctor’s weren’t even considering the question; what if I played again? They told me I would have to wear a protective mask of some sort every second I was around field hockey play.
In my experiences with field hockey, not many players wore protective facial equipment. Therefore if I chose to continue playing I would be different than everyone else. This idea of a mask made me nervous to start playing. My mom started to research different types of masks. She came across Jeremy Murray. It seemed too good to be true when he said that he has done facial masks before!
After receiving and trying on the masks he made for me I was sure about playing. I tried out as a freshman at Cabrini College and made the team. The mask has created more reassurance while I am playing. I am very thankful for Jeremy’s help and would recommend him to anyone.
Alexandra DeLawrence, Cabrini College
Field Hockey