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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.

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Teach Your Athletes to be Respectful Winners on the Field
June 2, 2023
Ultimately, by integrating the strategies above into the way you coach, your athletes will be equipped with the tools they need to be a respectful teammate, opponent, and leader – no matter the outcome of the game.
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5 Ways to Encourage Teamwork From the Sideline
June 2, 2023
Just as you can pick out your son or daughter’s voice in a crowded room, your child can recognize your voice from anywhere on the field or court.
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How to Start a Peer Mentoring Program for Your Student-Athletes
June 2, 2023
When student-athletes act as mentors, everyone wins. Those athletes learn how to become better leaders, their mentees learn valuable life lessons, and their communities experience the benefits of young leaders.
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Ditching One-Upmanship: How to Create Sportsmanship in the Stands
June 2, 2023
Joseph Burgo, PhD, author of The Narcissist You Know, explains how competitive parenting can be more damaging than you might realize—and offers some practical suggestions for how to recognize, defuse, and deal with bad sportsmanship in the stands.
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7 Reasons to Invest in a Multi-Sport Camp
June 2, 2023
“Anything we can do to give kids diversity in physical and physiological ways is a win,” says Steve Smith, PhD. Smith is a professor of clinical psychology at University of California, Santa Barbara and focuses on working with young athletes and parents,
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5 Surprising Things You Need to Know About Nutrition Buzzwords
May 25, 2023
When shopping at the grocery store, beware of labels like ‘clean’ or ’superfood,’ as these words have no technical meaning and are used for marketing purposes.
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Athletic Trainers: Tips for Helping Athletes Avoid Risks from Perfectionism
May 18, 2023
Here are a few warning signs that perfectionism is taking a dangerous turn and explain what you can do to help as an athletic trainer.
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Why and How to Prioritize Sleep for Mental Wellness
May 12, 2023
Tips and tools to help coaches pave the way to better sleep, better mental health, and better performance for athletes on the field.
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How to Cope with Too Much Pressure from Your Sport Circle
May 11, 2023
Your coach, parents, and teammates may not mean to put you under pressure, but comments about your athletic career can make you feel stressed and anxious.
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6 Reasons Performance Anxiety is Higher than Ever in Youth Sport
May 11, 2023
Understanding the pressures that an athlete feels can help you as a parent or coach ensure that athletes feel supported rather than pressured.
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