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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 Overcome High Expectations on a New Team
July 19, 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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How to Help Your Athlete Gain Weight the Healthy Way
July 11, 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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Six Ways to Self-Reflect for Better Team Culture
July 9, 2024
TrueSport Expert Betsy Butterick explains the steps you can take as a coach to improve your self-reflection when addressing team culture overall.
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How to Bring Budget Friendly Snacks for the Team
June 28, 2024
TrueSport Expert Kristen Ziesmer, a registered dietitian, shares a few low-cost ways to make the team snack easy, healthy, and budget-friendly.
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Beyond the Body: How the Brain Gets Involved in Sport
June 24, 2024
Michele LaBotz, TrueSport Expert and sports medicine physician, explains the basics of brain chemistry that may change the way you coach your athletes.
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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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