Athlete’s Health Emotionally, Mentally, Physically... Learn how to keep your athletes happy and healthy so they may experience success both on and off the field. Powered by the experience and values of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, TrueSport provides educational resources focused on Sportsmanship, Character Building & Life Skills, and Clean & Healthy Performance that support the whole child and help teach the life lessons that can be learned through sport.Follow TrueSport on SportsEngine Play > Read TrueSport stories Presented by How Athletes Can Make the Most of a Plant-Based Diet Here are ways your young athlete can make the most out of a plant-based diet to achieve a competitive edge and improve their overall health. .spacer-text-component-60px { padding-top: 0; } .spacer-text-component-60px-2 { padding-top: 0; } Supplement Series by TrueSport This five-part series explores the potential benefits of dietary supplements and their risks. And, if you decide you do need to use supplements, how you can better choose a low-risk product. What is a Supplement? Is it Risky to Use Supplements? 3 Risky Supplements Parents Should Make Sure Athletes Avoid Do I Need to Use Supplements? What Supplements Should I Avoid? Mental Health 11 Ways Parents Can Build Athlete Resilience by Improving Outlook How to offer your athlete a different perspective on an experience, one that will allow them to consider their own outlook and reframe it, building resilience. How to Help Athletes Maintain a Positive Body Image After Sport Use this expert guidance to help your athlete navigate the transition and come out on the other side with a positive body image. How to Best Support Student-Athlete Mental Wellness and Why It Matters How are communities, schools, trainers, parents, coaches, and even the athletes themselves best able to support mental wellness within youth sport? Understanding Trauma’s Impact on Behavior Discover ways to navigate trauma's impact on an athlete's youth sports experience. Do You Know How to Practice Communal Care? TrueSport Expert Nadia Kyba, MSW, explains what exactly communal care is, why we need it, and how to bring this idea to your team. Trauma-Informed Approach: What Drives Bullying Behaviors in Youth Sports? Nadia Kyba, MSW, explains how to talk about bullying and apply the ‘trauma-informed approach’ to bring your team closer together. More Mental Health Articles Nutrition Articles What Supplements Are Safe to Use? Now it’s time to decide which supplements might actually work and learn how to pick the lowest-risk product possible. 10 Reasons to Start Swimming Discover the top 10 reasons to start swimming. Dive into fitness, fun, and community! Start your aquatic journey today! 9 Important Things to Know About Intuitive Eating for Young Athletes TrueSport Expert Stephanie Miezin, MS, a registered dietitian, explains some of the nuances around intuitive eating and its application for athletes. 3 Steps to Hydrating Youth Athletes for Healthy Performance As a coach or parent, you probably know that hydrated athletes generally perform and feel better than dehydrated ones. Team Snack Checklist Your turn to bring a snack for the team? Take a look at this Team Snack Checklist before heading off to games and matches to ensure you know what foods to avoid and what to bring instead to keep young... Nutrition Myths: Do These Fueling Traditions Work? There are some modern tweaks to nutrition myths you can make to ensure that your athlete is properly fueled and getting the nutrition he or she needs. Do Athletes Really Need Tart Cherry Juice to Improve Performance? TrueSport Expert Stephanie Miezin, MS, RD, CSSD, shares exactly what tart cherry juice might be helpful for athletes—and what’s just hype. 6 Healthy Snacks to Keep in Your Sport Locker Here are six snacks options to keep in your sport locker that are shelf-stable, energy-packed, and tastebud-approved. Why and How to Get Pre and Probiotics through Whole Foods Stephanie Miezin, MS, RD, CSSD, explains what probiotics and prebiotics do, as well as how your athlete can easily incorporate each into their meals. Nutrition Myths – Fasting Learn why fad diets, including fasting, are often not appropriate for developing and active young athletes from our expert dietitian. How to Recognize and Repair Iron and Vitamin D Nutrient Deficiencies in Young Athletes Iron and vitamin D are two common athlete nutrient deficiencies that can have a big impact on athletic performance and overall health. How to Make Tasty Smoothies that Also Support Athletic Performance Smoothies can be an easy and practical part of an athlete’s daily nutrition. More Nutrition Articles & Videos More Athlete's Health Articles What Injuries Do Competitive Divers Face? How to Make Sure Youth Sport is Delivering on Your Expectations Here, TrueSport Expert Deborah Gilboa, MD, is sharing eight ways to make sure youth sport is delivering on you and your athlete's expectations. 5 Keys to Keeping Your Kids Active and Healthy At Home Current events have required changes in our routines and cancellations of events and activities Empowering the Next Generation of Female Athletes Get to know more about the Strong Girls United Foundation, and the efforts the events they have in empowering the next generation of female athletes. 4th Grade Physical Health Tips Follow these tips on how to advance your child's physical health and development in 4th grade. Five Things to Know about Sport Specialization Early sport specialization might SEEM important for sport skill development, but engaging in a variety of sports can lead to a happier, healthier athlete. How to Turn Any Soup into a Healthy, Hearty Meal Kristen Ziesmer, a registered dietitian and board-certified specialist in sports dietetics, shares her best tips for optimizing time, dollars, and nutrition. Breathing Exercises for Athletes Teaching your athletes these breathing exercises can help them reduce anxiety, calm their stress response system, focus more clearly on the goals ahead, and improve performance. Practical Ways to Prevent Injury in Specific Sports Dr. Michele LaBotz explains how you can be your own greatest advocate when it comes to early injury detection as well as injury prevention. Rest and Recovery Crucial for Peak Performance Do You Know How to Practice Communal Care? TrueSport Expert Nadia Kyba, MSW, explains what exactly communal care is, why we need it, and how to bring this idea to your team. 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