The Injuries Nobody Sees

In Episode 7 of After the Game, host Jailyn Green sits down with Emma Scroggs, a senior at Piedmont University, former Piedmont competition cheerleader, and biology major. This episode centers around the theme “The Injuries Nobody Sees,” focusing on the mental and emotional challenges that often go unnoticed in athletics.Emma reflects on her journey as a college cheerleader and shares what it was really like balancing the demands of competition, academics, and personal life. While many people see the performances, routines, and excitement of cheer, Emma opens up about the pressure, burnout, and emotional struggles that athletes sometimes face behind the scenes.Through an honest and thoughtful conversation, Emma highlights the importance of mental health in sports and the lessons she learned during her time as an athlete. This episode offers a deeper look at the side of athletics that people don’t always see—and reminds listeners that some of the most difficult injuries aren’t always physical.