Hi folks,
In 2021 I am planning on competing in the World Masters Games for golf. I have a high handicap so if I want a shot at winning or even placing in the top ten I need to get it down by about 20 strokes. I play hockey in the lowest league around and am not a very good player. In fact I am probably the slowest on the team. I rolled my ankle and knee last game so am right now on the IR and am wondering if I should take a break next year to get ready for 2021.
I really don't want to stop playing and have come a long way since I started skating 12 years ago. I have accomplished a lot, I've scored a few goals and once and a while make a good play. I dont want to lose the team aspect, but might need to focus on one sport to avoid injury and not have my thoughts split between the two sports.
So there's the situation. What do you think should I take a break for a couple seasons and focus on the golf or keep playing both? If I do do you think I'll lose the skills I have or do you think I'd be ok? Also any advice on how to break this to my team and convince them to take me back in 2021-2022?
In 2021 I am planning on competing in the World Masters Games for golf. I have a high handicap so if I want a shot at winning or even placing in the top ten I need to get it down by about 20 strokes. I play hockey in the lowest league around and am not a very good player. In fact I am probably the slowest on the team. I rolled my ankle and knee last game so am right now on the IR and am wondering if I should take a break next year to get ready for 2021.
I really don't want to stop playing and have come a long way since I started skating 12 years ago. I have accomplished a lot, I've scored a few goals and once and a while make a good play. I dont want to lose the team aspect, but might need to focus on one sport to avoid injury and not have my thoughts split between the two sports.
So there's the situation. What do you think should I take a break for a couple seasons and focus on the golf or keep playing both? If I do do you think I'll lose the skills I have or do you think I'd be ok? Also any advice on how to break this to my team and convince them to take me back in 2021-2022?