Caroline Simpson – October 2026 Athlete of the Month
Caroline Simpson is a multisport athlete from Norwood who plays lacrosse, soccer, and basketball. At just 11 years old, she tore her ACL while playing in a basketball game. She came to Elite in March, 2025 after undergoing ACL reconstruction surgery and has truly turned this massive setback into an incredible comeback. During her time at Elite, she has worked closely with Elite Physical Therapist, Brielle Ciccio, PT, DPT, CSCS, on improving her range-of-motion, strength, power, balance, and agility.
Caroline’s work ethic, resilience, and commitment to her rehab over the past seven months have been absolutely unmatched! From her very first day of PT, she made it clear that she wanted to come back stronger than she was before her injury—and she has continued to crush every single goal set for her along the way.
Despite her young age, Caroline has demonstrated a maturity and dedication to her rehab program well beyond
her years. When asked for advice for other athletes facing the challenges of a long rehab process, she tells us, “You just have to believe in yourself and it will go by faster than you think.” She also shared that the best advice she received has been from one of her coaches, who encouraged her “to focus on the process and not get frustrated with myself if something doesn’t work out.” As for inspiration, Caroline shared that her favorite athlete is University of North Carolina and Team USA star lacrosse player, Chloe Humphrey.
Caroline has absolutely excelled throughout her rehab at Elite! When asked about her experience Elite, she tells us, “I would recommend Elite because everyone is nice and they set goals you will accomplish.” We have no doubt that Caroline will accomplish all of her goals and can’t wait to see what the future holds for this inspiring athlete! It has been such a pleasure working with her, and we can’t wait to see her back on the field and on the court soon!
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