i’m on a d1 team and i’m currently benched for the rest of the year because of a long-term injury. every time i go to practice, i feel so uncomfortable talking to my teammates because i don’t feel like i’ve contributed anything to the team. i haven’t been able to compete, make any accomplishments for myself, or at least feel confident in myself through sport because of circumstances out of my control. in fact, i go in my own locker room sometimes and the girls don’t even say a word to me. i feel like i’m unwanted on my own team, and it’s probably because i feel awkward around them and i’m very quiet which makes them feel like i don’t like them. i’m supposed to be back next year, so i want to be on the right foot with everyone. i’m just not sure how to break the ice. what should i do?