# @sam_tristan02 on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C6rdCYDykx1
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/17593346-sam-tristan02-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/05c8832fc6.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-05-07T19:27:24.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Sam Tristan (@sam_tristan02) — https://gondola.cc/sam_tristan02

## Caption

My favorite protein company, @QuestNutrition, asked me how has sports impacted you?
 
Throughout my experience in sports something that has impacted me was the adversity I’ve experienced while playing the beautiful game of soccer. Adversity has shown me how I can be resilient during the tough times. My 8th grade year of being active in sports I had tore my meniscus, having to sit out of competitions was difficult but I had to be patient with timing, healing, and growth. 

During the recovery process, I had to focus on my PT and work hard to build my strength up.  Not only was it physically challenging, it was a mental challenge as well to get back to what type of player I was before my injury.

After a 9 month recovery feeling better than ever..I retore my meniscus within a month. I then had to go through another surgery and dealt with sitting out again. I felt defeated but I had to keep a growth mindset and positive attitude. After 2 months, feeling healthy, strong and medically cleared - I was finally back...I was ecstatic.

Where I am now you ask? I’m currently heading into my final year as a student athlete at the University of California, Davis fulfilling my dreams of playing division 1 soccer.  Looking back at how far I’ve come I realized that I’m grateful to have faced adversity because then I wouldn’t be the type of athlete & person I am today. My story of adversity has allowed me the opportunity to work with big companies like QUEST which has not only fueled me by their protein bars but also by believing in me to share my story with you guys. #OnAQuestStory #OnAQuest

#QuestPartner #Ad

## Stats

- **Views:** 806
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- **Comments:** 52

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Quest Nutrition | @questnutrition | https://gondola.cc/questnutrition | Food & Snack Brand |
| Sam Tristan | @sam_tristan02 | https://gondola.cc/sam_tristan02 | Athlete |
| Jenna Phelps | @jennaphelps20 | https://gondola.cc/jennaphelps20 | Partnership Coordinator |

## Tags

questpartner, onaquest, ad, onaqueststory

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