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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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How to Model Sportsmanship Through Emotional Regulation
August 19, 2024
Charron Sumler, PhD, LPCC, shares a few ways that you can start improving your own emotional regulation and better model sportsmanship along the way.
Girls hurts her back while riding bike.
How to Know When that Back Pain Warrants a Doctor Visit
August 7, 2024
The common causes of adolescent back pain, when to seek medical treatment, and how to help alleviate discomfort at home for less serious situations.
athlete hurt shoulder playing tennis
Do You Know How to Prevent Shoulder Injuries?
August 7, 2024
Dr. Michele LaBotz shares the simple ways you can help your athletes avoid shoulder injuries and reduce their risk of downtime due to overuse.
Women doing planks
7 Things You Didn’t Know about Building Your Core
August 7, 2024
What most athletes get wrong about their core muscles, and how you can actually develop and maintain a strong core.
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What Can Sports Families Do to Build Healthy Athletes?
August 7, 2024
Healthy athletes ultimately compete better and longer in their chosen sport while also developing important life skills.
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How to Help Your Athlete Gain Weight the Healthy Way
August 7, 2024
Simple explanations for why and when an athlete should focus on weight gain and easy ways that you can help them achieve those outcomes.
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How to Overcome High Expectations on a New Team
July 24, 2024
Sports phycologists explain the research they have discovered with dealing with new team dynamics and how parents, coaches, and athletes can help minimize the pressure and maximize performance.
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Back-To-School: How to Find Balance for Your Student-Athlete
July 24, 2024
Here are some ways parents and coaches can help student-athletes find the balance that works best for them.
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How to Bring Budget Friendly Snacks for the Team
July 1, 2024
TrueSport Expert Kristen Ziesmer, a registered dietitian, shares a few low-cost ways to make the team snack easy, healthy, and budget-friendly.
Woman smiling doing yoga.
10 Secrets for Training During That Time of the Month
July 1, 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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