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Everything Parents Need to Know about Sports Drinks versus Other Rehydration Solutions
June 16, 2024
Learn the difference between the drinks marketed towards athletes and how you can help your athlete find the right mix for their needs.
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9 Tips for Coping With the End of Sport
June 15, 2024
Dr. Jessica Bartley, senior director of psychological services with the USOPC, has a few tips for navigating the end of sport in an athletes' life.
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Do You Know How to Help Your Athlete After a Bad Game?
June 8, 2024
Here are a few simple strategies to help your youth athlete move on after a bad game in a way that's productive.
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How to Build Team Culture Through Stories
June 5, 2024
Betsy Butterick, a coach and communication specialist, explains how athletes themselves can help create team culture through their words and actions.
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How to Use Technology to Optimize Athlete Recovery and Sleep
May 30, 2024
Dr. Laura Lewis, the Director of Science at USADA, busts some myths around sleep trackers and explains the situations where they might actually be useful.
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What Are Wearables and Do Athletes Need Them?
May 23, 2024
Here, we answer some of the most pressing questions caregivers and coaches are asking about wearables.
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10 Secrets for Training During That Time of the Month
May 18, 2024
Dr. Michele LaBotz breaks down the period basics you need to know to take control of your cycle and train effectively no matter what time of the month it is.
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10 Tips for Better Gut Health
April 25, 2024
Here are a few starting points to improve your athlete's gut health, regardless of whether they're experiencing any issues
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8 Ways to Improve Your Self-Talk for Better Performance
April 25, 2024
How to catch yourself in negative self-talk moments and create new positive self-talk behaviors that help improve your outlook and your sport performance.
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How to Motivate Mentally Well Athletes
April 25, 2024
How coaches can make simple shifts to their coaching style and language in order to provide motivation without compromising mental wellness.
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