Eniola Aluko Quotes

Obviously we will talk about doing everything we can to make our sport as safe as possible.

Think about what caused the injury and how it can be prevented next time; that way, you will become a smarter athlete and less likely to repeat the same mistakes.

Sometimes, it's just unfortunate you get injured in the game. But you can definitely take strides to prevent those things.

I think injuries happen. You can prevent a lot of them, but some of them you can't.

When you play trying to avoid injuries, that's when you get hurt.

If you can lessen the chance of a bad injury by being strong, you have to do it.

I always tell people that our sports aren't that dangerous.

Player safety has been an essential focus for us for a number of years.

It's lucky I haven't been in a bad tackle. I could be prepared, but if my body gets wrenched in the wrong way, I can't help that.

I think anytime that you can eliminate the big hit, it's obviously not only going to be good for your team, but it's going to be good for yourself.

I'd hate to see the game I love go away because it is considered too dangerous and parents are scared to allow their kids to play.

Injuries are a part of the game.

You can't predict injuries. That's one thing you can't do.

I always took a lot of pride in being a safe wrestle. I never injured anyone.

Injuries are a part and parcel of a player's career.

There's been a lot talk about football and safety issues. My big thing is the benefits far outweigh the risks.

There are almost no sports within which mortal accidents are not a reality.

After I suffered a labral tear in my hip while playing soccer, I realized that many sports-related injuries can be prevented and I dedicated myself to helping young athletes learn more about injury prevention.

I played 15 years of hockey, and I got more injured doing two weeks of cheer camp.

Look at this, scabs and cuts all over me, I get these every night, every game. They can't tell you that you're not at risk, and you can't tell me there's one guy in the N.B.A. who hasn't thought about it.

If you talk to anyone who's done a stair fall, there's not one stair fall, no matter how many pads you have on or how protected you are, where you don't hurt something really bad.

Rugby takes its toll.

My goal is the same as every year - to not hurt myself.

I've kind of banned myself from motorcycles. I've had broken ribs, broken shoulder, wrists, leg, broken collarbone - and it was all from motocross or rugby. All of my injuries have come from outside of sailing.

You have to prepare yourself physically as much as possible for a bad wipeout.