Summary: Dani Burns is a former Division 1 soccer player who almost lost her life after a strange tackle in the first game of her freshman season instilling within her a passion for the mental side of sports and life. After regaining her health, Dani returned to play while also studying psychology in school. She is now a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York where she works with a couple of collegiate programs. Dani and I talk about what mental toughness really is, how we can provide proper tools for everyone involved in sports injuries, and talk about how the words we say to our teammates when they are injured can leave a lasting impression. This episode will help you learn more about the mental side of recovery.
