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Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel   A dedication to sport is great, but an all-encompassing obsession isn’t. In many cases, that obsession can lead young people to only see themselves as athletes, with no other identity outside of sport. And when sport goes away­—whether it’s because of injury, […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel As an athlete, you likely know the importance of physical recovery. You know that rest days are important opportunities for your body to recover after hard competitions or practices. But if those rest days are jam packed with the rest of your life—homework, […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Bullying is a huge topic in schools, on playgrounds, and in youth sports. And while parents are generally aware bullying is a problem, the natural tendency is to focus on our own children – both in terms of making sure they are not […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Your role as a coach doesn’t begin and end with practice and game days, and your responsibilities extend far beyond skills, drills, wins, and losses. When it comes to keeping athletes healthy and motivated, boundaries are essential and you can help athletes create […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel   Snacks for athletes should be simple, but it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by options and opinions of what your athlete “should” have. In fact, TrueSport Expert Stephanie Miezin, MS, RD, CSSD, the Director of Nutrition for the NWSL team, KC Current, often sees caregivers […]

TrueSport Expert Stephanie Miezin explains how your athlete uses their energy stores, and how they can optimize their intake to fuel peak performance.

Dr. Michele LaBotz, explains what exactly muscle soreness is, when it's good, and when it can be a dangerous problem for athletes.

Dr. Michele LaBot is offering guidance for coaches who are questioning when it's time to cancel practice, or to move it inside.

Dr. Michele LaBot explains the evidence-backed ways you can help an athlete who is struggling with side stitches or muscle cramps.

Being a culture chameleon, or being able to adapt to different environments and social groups, is a skill that often benefits student-athletes.