My First DNF and What It Means For the Channel's Immediate Future! | Beginner Tips
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- I truly did not want to make this video. It's funny how the world has a comedic sense of timing, but I felt like bringing folks into the inner workings of my mind. I recently had to bow out of a tournament because of medical pain, and this video got scheduled for today last week. Little did I know that DNF's were going to be a hot button topic, but I felt like it was still important to bring folks along. The further I get from the decision, the more confident I feel the right decision was made for me and the future of this channel, but I'll always be curious how others feel. Maybe it's a strength, maybe it's a weakness. You’ll have to watch to find out!!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:45 Setting the Table
2:00 Learning Some Medical Terms
5:54 Event Week (What Happens Not Listening to Your Body)
8:49 First Day of the Event
10:15 The Round
19:10 My Most Frustrating Dilemna
21:55 The Takeaways - กีฬา
This man announced my dead last MA3 card to 1990s Chicago Bulls intro music and our whole card parked the drives with tight OB. Legendary selflessness and made final day start a blast bud.
I think a lot of people who haven't spent time with you don't realize how hard of a decision that was for you. massive respect for listening to your body and taking care of yourself for the future.
If you’re a Robbie C OR a Robbie Crawford hater, you need to do some self evaluation. Robbie, you’re the man. Keep your chin up, heal up, and we all know we are gonna see you get right back on that horse and enjoying the game you love and making the content we all adore. God bless you young man and I’m praying for you.
This why we love Robbie. I love this video because of three tips. 1 Listen to your body. 2. Don't be afraid of asking questions when you don't know something. 3. Try not to bring down card you playing with vibes down. I hope you get better soon, Robbie.
Let that thing heal, I know a lot of people would love to see you relearn lefty, knowing how you should learn. It would really be a good series for beginners. A lot of people can relate.
If robbie goes left I will do the same. I have the exact same issues rn. Disc golf is an outlet and meditation for me so not being able to play right is so frustrating and defeating.
This is not a hit to the channel in my mind. Documenting your recovery, developing a better warm up routine, adding to the conversation of biomechanics in disc golf, more time to think about podcast topics and guests, videos on mental game.
Keep it up dude! You’ve got this!
Before I even watch the video... so I am not influenced by what Robbie says. I want to champion Robbie's decision. I was out there with him and I want to let folks know how serious he took this decision and struggled to play longer than I think he should have because of the pressure that comes from being a Mr. TH-cam man. As a fellow injured elbow disc golfer who still can't throw after 2 month of resting and rehab... trying to play through the pain seems like a good idea in the short term, but can increase problems down the road. Let's remember to challenge each other when appropriate, but let's be the first to give grace when someone is legitimately hurting. :D
There is such a fine line between being both a player and a content creator. At the end of the day, you have to take of yourself and be able to move forward. No one should fault you for putting your health first.
I will be praying for your elbow!!! I have a few ideas below maybe.
1) What are all the tournament descriptions and which one is right based on skill set.
2) bag vs cart which is better or is it situational.
3) What size bag to buy and what options to look for.
4) Talk about some of the pros to follow and what makes them good (strengths and weaknesses).
5) How to sharpen your discgolf IQ (knowing what kind of shot with what kind of disc, weatheretc...
6) Playing in wind how does it effect shots and what to do.
Hope this helps. Love your content!!!
Precious child origin story, what's in the bag, favorite molds, favorite bags (backpack vs shoulder) are all non throwing ideas I would love to hear you talk about.
Haters are just going to hate. Ignore them Robbie. You do you ... and your true followers will be there with you every step of the way. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being a great ambassador for the sport. Hopefully your injury will heal fully and quickly.
I was once given the advice “your success in life is largely dependent on how many uncomfortable conversations you’re willing to have…including uncomfortable conversations with yourself”
Thank you for prioritizing yourself Robbie, you did the right thing. Also thank you for sharing your inner dialogue. You’re the man, my guy
You're an amazing guy. It's crazy to think anybody could hate someone who brings only positivity. I went through a small tear in my elbow so I know what you're going through. Rest now so you can throw later man. 💪🏻
I love how you name the voices in this world who want to see good fail. They are inevitable (especially in the comments) - THANK YOU for bringing food into the world and disc golf community. You have no idea who relatable your internal struggles are. Love that you make content that is real and personal, not just about throwing frisbees
Don't ever even give the haters or negatives the satisfaction of mentioning them in even a moment of your videos. Even acknowledging their actions emboldens them. Keep pushing and doing you man.
I’m stupid proud of you, choosing to end a round prematurely for your healths sake is an incredibly difficult and respectable decision. Thank you for doing what you did and being vulnerable. Awesome video, best of luck with the recovery
You're a good dude Robbie. You know that, and so do all of us out here in the DG world. Don't stop being you.
I stinks to see such an amazing human who just wants to help people get better at disc golf get injured, but I know he will bounce back. Keep up the amazing content my man and hope that arm gets better for you quick.
I honestly feel like this is your time to shine with collaborative content. Do challenges where you pick peoples shots, disc, and etc. A ton of the fun of your channel is bettering peoples game, so it would be cool to watch you directly help folks.
I think this is another great opportunity for more coaching videos for people trying to get states berths like you did last year or something similar. Hope its a speedy recovery!
I just started disc golf last July. Your videos have helped me greatly. Get your arm healed up and we will be here when you are ready. Sending positive vibes!
My son that is 14 played ma4 in the tournament and it made his day to have you announce his final round tee off. Hate it due to the circumstances but it being his first A Tier tournament, he wasn't playing real good either, it made him feel good to meet you Friday and sign his disc then to have you announce him was a great boost on Sunday. Thanks for being you!
As for ideas sans-throwing it would be interesting to have some course designers on the show, especially as a lefty I'm always curious as to the thought process behind layout designs and how that varies by region
Gotta take care of yourself, man...I was out of the game for a solid year after I gave myself tennis elbow trying to max out my backhand distance. Short shots keep you in the game, hurting yourself keeps you on the sidelines. Stay healthy.
Health first Robbie. Thanks for being open and honest, we will continue to support the journey and content fam. ❤
You are a total stud, Robbie. Forget the haters.... Everyone DNFs if they have a long enough career/play long enough.
I respect you totally my dude.
Talking about mentally over coming things in disc golf would be a good video! From tournament bad play, to putting being off, maybe even over coming an injury. Take this as one of those loud voices that wants Robbie C to do the best!! Keep being you coach! 🫡
I want to say that I'm so proud that you were able to DNF and put your health as the priority. I played my first MPO tournament through an injury in my third round and I was throwing through tears just trying to finish and I had to take significant time off to recover. I wish I could have been brave enough to take the DNF and save my body! Please rest and recover. I hope you have a swift recovery to continue playing the sport we all love!
I've only known about your channel for about a year, "getting to know you" has been a blast, and the knowledge has been invaluable! Gave myself tennis elbow last year and working back through it sucked but the challenge also gave valuable knowledge.
I'm sorry you're hurting and am praying for a quick recovery but I also think that your recovery and any tips that you come across will be a help to the new discer and experienced discer alike.
Keep your chin up man, you're a torchbearer we can all look up to!
Dude I love your content and I'm doing nothing but rooting for you. Listen to your body and heal up quick. You'll be out there dropping birdies in no time!
Appreciate you being so open about this because I think that the general community isn't realizing fast enough that this is a sport and when your athleticism isn't up to par injuries can/do happen. I've had many on/off injuries in my right knee, left big toe, right elbow, lower back, and even in my shoulders that thankfully healed up fast but have seen less frequent injury after taking my physical fitness a bit more seriously by warming up before my rounds and taking time to work out at home. Maybe some content aimed at letting beginners know some injury risks and basics on how to avoid them with recommendations to other channels for more advanced help could be worthwhile in the future? Keep going strong on that healing process brother!
Great video! The word "excuse" has become a word that people use as a derogatory word. What you had was a legitimate excuse due to an injury. One thing I have learned in life is to not care what others think or say. YOU know what happened to YOU. That is all that is needed. Also, loved it when you were doing the announcements on that Sunday. Made me very nervous to throw but I did birdie that first hole! Keep your head up and get healed!
I had the exact same injury this week with my tricep. Broke my arm really bad arm wrestling 2 years ago and now have had the time to work out like I did since finishing my masters. Same exact pain and loss of function with my tricep. This has been one of my favorite videos you have posted, God has got you back just continue to trust in him as I'm sure you know.
Ps could start a disc golf longevity series I feel like a lot of us will face disc golf related injur in the future. I'm only 22 and feeling broken down haha
Way to take the high road sir and try to make everyone else have a great time!!! Says a lot about your character and that’s why I like you so much!!! So what you can do is start over as lefty and make it your beginner journey all over again!!! I look forward to your journey and your videos and keep making someone’s day better.
Props to you for dropping this. Looking forward to what the future holds.
I know it’s not easy sharing this experience with everyone. As a subscriber, I just want to thank you for being so transparent as you always have. Keep your head up Robbie. I hope your recovery goes well and you’re able to get back on the course soon.
As I sit here 62, knee in a new brace I couldn't have asked for a more timely message. Thanks Robbie. 👍
I always love seeing the positive side. There will always be those haters and those people seem to be angry about something else. Keep doing what youre doing bro.
So sad to hear this but proud of you for taking a step back to take care of yourself. This sets a good example for us all. Hope you heal up quickly!
First off- great video! I strained my left oblique like you did trying to yeet my sidearms and I literally had to walk off the course half way thru cause I couldn't throw without cringing in pain and it was a tough decision. So I appreciate you sharing the long-term golf game is always better than the short term game and we need to listen to our bodies.
Second- I'm digging the sleeve in progress! Started with a pig tattoo and now you got the whole sleeve going. It's cool man- I dig it! 😎
Damn, mad respect. Never had a reason to watch your channel as I’m not a beginner. But I just subscribed and you have a new supporter in me.
Sorry to hear that Robbie! I had a similar injury not related to disc golf that caused some numbness and tingling in my fingers a few years ago. Made grip strength difficult, even when putting on a belt or turning a house key. That's when I learned about how those muscles and tendons near the elbow affect using your hands. Pretty wild to think, but also super helpful once you know the cause and know the stretches that help alleviate the issue. Best of luck moving forward! When you're all healed up, I'd love to see a video on midrange grip please!
Sorry for your injury. Get well soon! You are always an inspiration to us 😊
Ideas for content; strategy, landing zones, bailout areas, mental attitude. I know you covered these in the past though they are always good to reinforce and touch on.
Much respect for you brother. Must’ve been tough!
Just a tip from a powerlifting coach/competitor:
You’re going to want to use heat and a tens machine to help with your recovery.
Ice will make you feel better in the immediate moment but slows down recovery in the long run.
The Kinesiology research showed a new study indicating that ice is counterproductive to recovery because it slows down blood flow. Whereas a tens machine combined with some on and off heat will increase blood flow thus speeding up recovery. Just my two cents.
Good luck in your recovery. Prayers up. Remember, it’s a marathon, not a race.
This is exactly why I think conditioning that is not throwing is so important. Last year I always had elbow issues by the end of a tournament. I committed this winter to a lifting program and modified it somewhat to be something I can do during tournament season as well, even programming in some cardio so I don't feel tired during rounds, and it's made a huge difference. I don't know that I would add something like that in the middle of a season but talking to a PT about some work you can do to strengthen not only the elbow but the rest of your throw and everything involved in the brace can be good injury prevention in the long run.
You've got great mental fortitude Robbie. Mad respect for sharing your struggles.
Haters gonna hate, Dennis. Ignore and continue to do good. We're here on your side.
Best wishes going forward, maybe do a series learning to throw with your off arm? , then when you recover do a "recovery" and then a "learn to throw sustainably" series? IF you want to make content :)
Bro. If I wanted to be demoralized by a pro's pro showing us impossible elusive secrets that should be simple to grasp and employ, I wouldn't be on this channel. You are us. We come because you're the Average Joe, the people's champion and we can relate to you. Yeah you're still learning; we're learning with you. Keep being real bro. Tournament rankings are not a measure of your success. Keep your head up champ, don't get too serious and ruin the fun.
Haters suck the life out of everything. Screw them Robbie, surround yourself with your fans and support group and take some pleasure knowing the haters have to live with themselves and their crappy attitudes. Love the content as it helps this old 50+ guy get better slowly. ❤
Robbie, you’re not weak!! You absolutely could have pushed through. You have the mental too. You made the right choice to listen to your body and preserve it. No shame in that man!! Look at Ronnie Coleman and you can see the importance of keeping your body healthy.
Heal up and you’ll be prime.
I'm glad you finally listened to your body, it is tough to stop when you are a competitor but in order to play another day you needed to retire from that round. I was just getting back into disc golf a few years ago again and came down with frozen shoulder and then tennis elbow. I taught myself to throw left handed. I just recently got my first lefty ACE! Take a long rest, elbows take time to heal. I have an idea, your new videos will chronicle your journey learning to throw left handed as you teach others to play. You have a nice approach and are creative. You will find a way. Take care.
Take as much time as you need man. You are doing great things out here!
Just started disc golfing in the last couple weeks and have been incredibly thankful for the helpful information and super positive vibes you offer up here. Wishing you luck on your healing journey, Robbie! 🙌
Great video that should help a lot of people who play discgolf but also make them aware that pushing yourself beyond what your body is telling you isn't a healthy option.
Question... Have you seen AB's new warm up routine that he does before every round? He credits that routine with a lot of the success that he is having this year because every round he starts, he is warm and ready to throw. He's not 3 holes in before everything feels like it is firing properly. I think this is going to be important for the sport moving forward to increase performance and longevity. I'm sorry your round stunk, but it sounds like you are getting on top of the issues and finding a path forward. That shows as much or more about who you are than simply "finishing a round". You're not an impostor, Robbie. You're a kind, generous, empathetic person who is doing everything he can to grow the sport. As my coach used to say... "they hate you cuz thay ain't you." Keep going brother!
Sometimes you just gotta admit it right? We all hate that but it is true. Get your rest, come back when ready. We support you Robbie.
Man, I definitely know how hard that decision was for you, that took more strength to do than pushing thru, and it sucks that you're hurt, but now, for a positive spin, you have yet another perspective to show beginners, how to be able to avoid injury so you can play longer! Tons of respect for you, the haters will find a reason no matter what, I know you'll rise above that nonsense, they're probably living in misery and just wanna bring others down
We love you and your content, I'm sure there will be a ton of good content to come out of this ❤
Stall strong, don't rush it and you will come back better than ever .
Robbie I completely understand not wanting to be a quitter but not listening to what your body is telling you is just dumb. DNFing for a serious injury is not quitting that is just smart disc golf. Get better soon and can't wait to see the next video.
Chin up brother. Keep doing you and be the light that you are. ALL athlete's (real athlete's pushing and testing themselves) face an injury or setback of some kind eventually. The true measure of a persons character is how they handle the adversity. It's easy to succeed when there is no resistance. To rise back up and continue moving forward...that shows you who you are. You got this brother. I believe in you!
Bro, we'll always root for your success, but we'll root for your well-being over anything else. Best of luck with the recovery.
About 20 minutes into the video you referenced there are Robbie C and Robbie Crawford haters. I am saddened by that. I'm not a social media content creater so I guess have a difficult time relating to that. But I am definitely saddened that exists. For what it's worth, I started playing disc golf, coincidently, about the time you started the channel. I learned a ton from these videos, so I appreciate you and look forward to each new one. I hope your arm heals quick. Best wishes to you on the recovery.
Get well soon Robbie! This sport needs your positive caring vibes.
So bummed that this happened to you, Robbie. At the same time, I'm amazed by how positive you are and how you responded to adversity. Not sure how anyone could be hating on you or even be rooting against you but keep being you!
Hate it for ya broski ... The hardest part for me is driving anywhere around trees or farms and all I saw was throws. There is also the mental healing involved that just as hard ! Prayers from Georgia!
keep doing what you do man. All things happen for a reason. keep pressing on. I'll be praying for you and your family through this.
Your theology is on point!!! Take time to heal.
I feel ya, I'm in the same boat since I know I have to change from pizza pie forehands to door hinge and I've got major tendonitis when I whip out too many forehands. Went to PT myself and bought ice devices + a TENS device but it'll keep coming back if I don't change my form so let's have a great off season and work it back up!
Robbie! You are a content goat. I've watched every one of your videos since starting my move to disc golf. We don't have enough coaches on west coast like you who are just members of the community. Many people can tell the kind of person you are. Some content I would like to see is more caddie content.
Much love my man, I know the pain of being held back by injuries and it can be infuriating. I commend you for coming to terms with it, and wish you sir a speedy recovery! Much love
I've had these issues before in the elbow. What helped? Time off and then...muscle strengthening once I'm healed up. The difference between working out 3 days a week vs not was a huge impact on how my entire body feels during or after a round.
My last video I felt SO good too. Just some resistance bands, a little core work and 15 - 25 lb dumbbells for 20 minutes, 3 times a day makes such a difference.
Feel better, man!!
We with ya no matter what!!! Keep doing what's best for you!!!
Make sure as you start to feel better you continue taking it easy and doing your stretching and PT. And then when you feel 100% keep doing your PT exercises and stretching.
I found the theragun was excellent during my rehab (only after the first week or two and swelling has come down)
Big fan Robbie, super sorry to hear this. Been there with various injuries and the ones that interferes with work are the most frustrating. Keep doing good, you won't lose anyone over this. Your content is valuable and important to way more people than the few haters. Love ya man! Stay Strong
You made the right call. All the respect for trying your best. Keep being you, bro!
Robbie, thanks for the update. Everything happens for a reason. Take care of yourself. I will pray for your complete healing.
Looks like it's time for some lefty learning episodes. Sorry that happened to you man. I went through some of the same stuff with my elbow and wrist the past year and it flares up from time to time. I found that grip and finger extension strengthening really helped me.
This sounds exactly like what has been going on with me for a year now! I'm sorry you're having to deal with this, but I'm excited to see if we can beat this together!
Time to teach people how to develop a left handed shot! I threw left handed for a few weeks after inviting my wrist and it was really eye opening. Taught me a lot about the importance of form and timing.
You take care of you. If you push through these things it won’t go away. The older we get the longer and harder it is to heal. Keep up the great work I really enjoy your lessons.
thanks Robbie!
you continue to add positivity and flavor to the Bham DG Community!
and make Foundation so much more fun!! i appreciate you :)
Amazing video. Thanks for sharing this!
I'm so sorry to hear about your injury. I really do wish that you didn't have to go through this. With that being said... I'm really excited to hear all about the recovery journey. I want to know all about the stretches and exercises that you do to recover. My elbow had been bothering me for years after playing any kind of throwing sport, but not bad enough to warrant a dr visit. Keep the content coming and I'll be praying you as you recover!
Not a fun video to film I’m sure but love the transparency Robbie! And though this an opportunity to show new players what happens if you get injured/how to work through it, the most important part that you are doing well with is staying positive. Good luck with the recovery and will be looking forward to future videos no matter what they are. 🙌🏻🥏
I saw my doctor about a similar symptom and he said a pt could try a form of steroid injection in that area that could help, but ultimately not using it at all until the pain goes away is best. Otherwise just stretch and if it gets worse go to pt. I'm sorry that happened to you Robbie. And I hope you read this because this is something I personally enjoy seeing and would love for you to introduce to your channel in times like this where playing isn't the optimal option for your health. That would be filming you actually coaching others. Reviewing form, going through actual training sessions watching your help them as their coach through ups and downs. I think that would be excellent content. If you picked like some volunteers from the birdie fam or if someone is already paying you for coaching and doesn't mind being filmed and used as an example, that would make great content I feel. That also may just be me though lol
Sorry to hear what you are going through Robbie. As upsetting as it felt, you made the right decision for your health and disc golf game. Take this with a grain of salt but I am currently in physical therapy school and an avid disc golfer myself. It sounds like the condition your experiencing is lateral epicondilitis or better known as tennis elbow and like you mentioned is essentially an overuse injury of thr common extensor tendon of the forearm. Along with some stretching and modalities that you are using to calm the tendon down, it would be extremly benficial to begin to load the tendon and muscles to help further strengthen that group so future flare ups are less likely to occur. I am curious shat kind of stretches and exericses you will demonstrate in your next video as well and I think it can be a great learning opportunity for all of us! Good luck with your recovery Robbie!
You, sir, are one of the best content creators I listen to. I love your videos. I love your energy. I love your honesty. I have a very high respect for you and all that you do. I am glad you listened to your body and and doing what needs done. It takes true strength to stop and get help (whether mentally, physically, emotionally, whatever). I adore that you went out and made everyone playing at that event into a rockstar. While love may be a softer voice, it is always stronger than hate. Keep being you, sir. You are amazing.
Everyone's journey through this life is messy and complicated. We try to do what we love, we try to improve ourselves and others, but sometimes we just can't. All that is expected of us at times is to try and persevere through life, living the best way that we know how. Keep staying postitive, recognize our own weaknesses, and turn those weaknesses into strengths. Keep staying positive, keep smiling, keep helping yourself and others and there will be light. Fight the good fight my brother!!
I'm sorry to hear about this man. Take your time and feel better. It is tough knowing that negativity and insecurity tend to have the loudest voices, but there are so many folks out their that back you. Keep doing good 💙
Good on you to do what you needed. It is ok to fail and it is important to take breaks to heal. Thank you for being up front and being a role model for others on how to handle this kind of thing.
First, you rock! Second, you put positive energy out into this world. Remember to save some for yourself. I, for one, have struggled with the body failing to perform they way your heart wants and would enjoy rehab videos. Just start another Playlist. ;). Love ya, bud.
You made the right decision! And I love that you took a hard time and rose above to make everyone else's tournament better!!
As for content I would be very interested in seeing you use all you know about disc golf to try and learn to throw left-handed. Maybe at the same time you teach a new player? I think there is a lot of the early struggle we forget about some of the early challenges. Either way I wish you all the best in recovery.
I’ve dnf’d twice and both times it was the worst feeling I’ve ever had and I don’t have the haters like you. I tore a muscle in my throwing arm lat muscle and I tore a ligament in my ankle on the other. I did start to throw left because of the lat muscles. Much love Robbie and heal quickly
I have recently tweaked a nerve in my right hand/wrist, I think from trying to throw nose down through the entire throw instead of "turning the key" at the end. My solution has been to learn to throw lefty and let my right arm rest. I would be very interested in whatever hand stretches etc you are doing for your rehab. Hope that you get can get back at it soon! Always appreciate the content.
Robbie you did the right thing about DNFing. It is better to take care of your body and have longevity in your body.
My sincerest thanks for this video, and the time/effort/emotion you put into it. Rest up. Heal up. The courses will be there waiting.
You done the right thing and would have been hard for me too to quit I've only played 2 tournaments this year because I chose my body and my health over playing we don't get younger and we don't heal as fast as we get older totally respect what you did love your content keep it up
This sucks. I love your content. I've learned so much from that has improved me game greatly. I would like to see a stretching video for the stretches that get your body ready and reduce the chance of injury.
I know this will be a tough and long process but I would love to see the rehab cycle and what it really means to come back from an injury like this. Best of luck! Rooting for you!