Resilience and Perseverance
Perseverance is the ability to continue pushing forward towards your goal, even when faced with difficulties or setbacks. When it’s time to kick butt you don’t give up, even when things get tough.
AI describes resilience as the ability to adapt well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress. It's the capacity to "bounce back" from difficult experiences. At ICONS we say it’s the ability to get back up and keep fighting for what you want in sport.
At such a young age, one the hardest parts of sport is not giving up. To ask for help when needed, or ask for a break.
Nearly every professional athlete has had to close their eyes and dig to the deepest parts of their souls to find the courage, motivation, will and desire to push through and continue in the sport they love. Check out their stories below for motivation and understand. Always remember:
YOU’RE NOT ALONE.
The best athletes in the world have gone through what you’re going through.
You’re Not Alone.
Hear their stories today
At 16 years old Georgia won the Commonwealth Games selection event, but to her devastation, she wasn’t chosen for the team. See how she bounced back to be one of Australia’s most accomplished athletes ever.
Elle talks about staying positive in the face of uncertainty. The fear of missing out and ultimately achieving her goal and winning an Olympic silver medal.
Adam Plummer - First Grade Rugby player & Speed and Strength Coach
Adam talks about being resilient in the face of reoccurring injuries and moving away from home to chase his rugby dreams.
Shea has moved from the Connecticut to New York to Iceland to Brisbane to Sydney. She understands it’s hard to move away from family and friends, but sometimes it’s needed
Hannah Young - Off Road Triathlete
Hannah took on the world in 2024 and fell inches short of her goals and targets. She tells her story of perseverance and having the courage to ask for help.