How Ben Lindau overcame a stroke and built a soccer career

After suffering a stroke at 11 years old, Ben Lindau sed soccer to motivate himself as he went through physical therapy (Roy Miller/ISI Photos)

Ben Lindau owes it to himself to be the best soccer player he can be. He also owes it to a younger version of himself.

When he was 11, Lindau woke up in the middle of the night and hit the back of his head on his bed’s headboard. The next day, Lindau went swimming and didn’t feel right.