About

Over the past seven weeks, I have created this website as part of my capstone project on ACL injury prevention for female athletes. I chose this topic because it is something very personal to me.

For the past seven years, I have been passionate about basketball and have dedicated much of my time to the sport. Basketball has always been a major part of my future plans. I also hope to study kinesiology and pursue a career as a high-level trainer or physiotherapist, combining my interests in sports, health, and helping others reach their potential.

In May 2025, I tore my ACL just as I was heading into my senior year, an important recruiting season. I made the decision to reclassify and take a post-graduate year to fully recover and come back stronger. Currently, I am 10 months into my recovery journey.

Going through this experience gave me a new perspective on the impact injuries can have on athletes, both physically and mentally. I also became aware of the high rate of ACL injuries among female athletes and the lack of attention these injuries often receive compared to those in male sports. This motivated me to learn more about why these injuries occur and what can be done to prevent them.

Through this project, I hope to contribute to the growth of the female game by increasing awareness of ACL injury prevention and providing resources that can keep female athletes in the game, compete confidently, and continue pursuing their goals.

This project allowed me to combine that personal experience with research to create a resource for players, coaches, and anyone interested in reducing ACL injury risk.

acknoledgements

Kwah Gredic is a professional basketball player known for his elite speed, quick footwork, and change of direction ability. He contributed directly to the on neuromuscular Prevention Circuit, Change of Direction, and Plyometric Training sections of this program, drawing on his experience training and competing at a professional level.

Kwah Gredic (Philly Flyer) Instagram: @phillyfly3r

Joey Haywood, widely known as “King Handles” for his elite streetball ball-handling skills, speed, and control, has been a major influence on my basketball journey. Over the years of training with him, I earned the nickname “Princess Handles” , the younger female version of his signature style. As my mentor, he has played a significant role in shaping my game and inspiring the way I play today.

Joey Haywood (King Handles) Instagram and YouTube: @thekinghandles

The exercise demonstrator for movements and training progressions that I am not yet cleared to perform as part of my ACL rehabilitation and return to sport process.