I didn't like it. Doctors say oftentimes, student athletes do not speak-up about their injuries because they want to keep playing. And because of pressure they feel from others to perform. Keri Strug , who vaulted during the 1996 Olympics to cinch the gold medal, felt pressure to perform even though she had a severely sprained ankle. Or how about Mike Modano who played in the Stanley Cup finals with a broken wrist.
Doctors say children and teen-agers can still play tough, but they also have to play smart.
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