I’ll be taking a break from the action to focus on therapy and get my knee back on track. Just when I was starting to get to a good spot, this setback happens………read more

Sometimes life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way, even when it feels like we’re finally finding our footing. I’ve been putting in the work, pushing through the tough days, and starting to feel like I was finally hitting my stride. But just as things were starting to come together, I hit an unexpected setback. My knee, which has been a lingering issue for some time, decided it wasn’t ready to keep up with the pace I was setting. After some difficult conversations with my doctors, trainers, and inner circle, I’ve decided it’s time to step away from the action for a while and focus on getting back to 100%.

This wasn’t an easy decision. Anyone who knows me understands how much I love what I do — the adrenaline, the camaraderie, the competition. It’s more than just a passion; it’s a huge part of who I am. Walking away, even temporarily, feels like leaving a piece of myself behind. But the truth is, if I don’t take care of this now, I risk doing even greater damage. And that’s not a risk I’m willing to take. I owe it to myself, my future, and everyone who’s been rooting for me to come back stronger and healthier than ever.

Physical injuries are never just physical. There’s an emotional and mental toll that comes with them too. There’s the frustration of being sidelined, the fear of losing momentum, and the nagging doubts that try to creep in late at night. It’s easy to get caught up in the “why me” mindset. But I’m choosing to look at this setback as an opportunity — a chance to hit reset, to build myself back up, and to come back even better. Therapy, both physical and mental, will be my battleground for now, and I’m determined to give it everything I’ve got.

Over the next several months, my focus will be on strengthening my knee, rebuilding my foundation, and taking care of my overall health. That means a lot of physical therapy sessions, strength training, careful recovery work, and probably more patience than I’m used to practicing. It also means staying connected to the game in any way I can, studying, learning, and keeping my mind sharp. I’m not stepping away because I’ve lost the fire — far from it. I’m stepping away because I know that in order to keep chasing my dreams, I have to prioritize my long-term health.

I want to take a moment to thank everyone who’s reached out with support — friends, family, fans, teammates, coaches. Your encouragement means more to me than I can put into words. It reminds me that I’m not in this fight alone. Every message, every call, every gesture has helped lift me up when I needed it most. I also want to thank the medical team that’s been working tirelessly to figure out the best path forward for me. I trust the process, and I trust the people guiding me through it.

This isn’t the end of the story — it’s just a challenging chapter. I’m choosing to believe that the comeback will be even sweeter because of what I’m facing now. I’ll be sharing updates along the way, and I hope my journey can be a reminder to anyone dealing with setbacks: it’s okay to take a step back if it means protecting your future. Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is pause, heal, and come back swinging. I’ll be back. Better, stronger, and hungrier than ever.