Ep. 015 | Rehab & Return to Play: Rebuilding the Athlete ft. Armand de Wet

In this episode of Ballers Brew, we sit down with performance specialist and return-to-play expert Armand de Wet. Working at the intersection of rehabilitation and high performance, Armand shares his approach to rebuilding athletes beyond the physical.  We unpack the principles behind return to play, the role of psychology in injury recovery, and how self-belief is restored after setbacks. The conversation explores managing risk in elitesport, challenging traditional thinking in sports science, and what it means to take a more grounded, individualised approach to performance.  Whether you’re navigating injury, working in athlete care, or refining performance systems, this episode offers a clear perspective on rebuilding, resilience, and long-term development.  🎧 SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeiVxYEHDi0KS2Lec1x8htw⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Follow for bonus clips & BTS: • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ballersbrew⁠⁠⁠ • Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ballersbrew⁠⁠⁠ • LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ballersbrew  Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 06:00 – Foundations of Identity 10:00 – Learning Along the Way 13:00 – Principles of Performance 17:00 – Return to Play Psychology 24:00 – Rebuilding Self-Belief 30:00 – Resilience through Training 36:00 – Managing Risk in Elite Sport 44:00 – Emerging Research 50:00 – Injuries vs Fan Expectations 54:00 – A Grounded Approach to Practice 01:00:00 – Beyond Being a Practitioner 01:04:00 – Healthy Lifestyles 01:08:00 – Brew Break 01:13:00 – Impact Beyond 01:18:00 – Purpose and Motivation 01:22:00 – Final Reflections  #BallersBrew #SportsPodcast #HighPerformace #AthleteMindset #SporttsMedicine #SportsRehabilitation #Coaching  Audio Credit: "I'm Ready" - AJR YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2dJxFIV28Y⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ajrbrothers