on a mission to
DEFY ODDs.

elevating the injury journey for athletes across the globe

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THE MISSION

to redefine the sports injury recovery experience for athletes across the globe

DefyOdds is dedicated to inspiring, educating, and connecting athletes across the globe recovering from sports injuries. Whether you have experienced an injury personally or have a friend or family member recovering from one, DefyOdds was made for you.

By reframing your perspective, taking advantage of the educational and inspirational resources available, embracing the experience, and becoming part of the DefyOdds community, you can elevate mental game for a smoother recovery experience, and a more transformative journey beyond.

From our community

They’ve been where you are

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ACL, BasketballMartin KrampeljACL, RunningBrenda LeighACL, KarateElisa AuACL, GymnasticsNatalie Kosko

Pros from our community

Even the pros have been there

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Olympian · Torn AchillesMeikayla MooreCFL · Torn ACLJ-S RoyPro soccer · Torn ACLMatt PolandPro hockey · Torn ACLAdam Munro

Take a few minutes for your recovery

Visualization is used by Olympians and elite athletes, and it can help with pain and healing during recovery. Find a quiet spot, close your eyes and listen.

Voice by Michelle Yeap. Scripts contributed by Andrew Crome, sport psychology consultant.

Visualization for Healing
Visualization for Pain Control

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CORE VALUES

The mindset behind every comeback

  1. OPTIMISM

    Believing you’ll come back stronger, even on the hard days.

  2. MOTIVATION

    Showing up for rehab, session after session, until you’re back in the game.

  3. SELF-DISCIPLINE

    Doing the work when no one’s watching, and staying in control when it gets tough.

FEATURED ATHLETE

How Adversity Helped Former Raptors’ Assistant Coach, Brittni Donaldson, Become a Better Coach

ATHLETE: BRITTNI DONALDSON

As the first female assistant coach in Raptors history, and the NBA’s youngest assistant coach, Brittni Donaldson has smashed glass ceilings and broken barriers in the sports world - at only 26-years old.

The years leading up to her success were far from easy, however. Faced with devastating injuries and roadblocks thrown her way, her drive to keep going was fuelled by her love of basketball, the love and support of the people around her, and her ‘never give up attitude’.

Donaldson shared how these gruelling experiences in turn shaped her character, developed her resilience and taught her life lessons. She also shared the unique perspectives gained while injured, and how being sidelined allowed her to experience the game from a coach’s perspective.

read about her journey