Athlete Health

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   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 […]

Your athlete struggling to juggle athletics and everyday life? They're not alone — but you don’t have to stay stuck.

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

Simple, effective ways for student-athletes to manage stress, stay balanced, and take care of their mental health.

TrueSport Expert Kevin Chapman, PhD, is explaining why young athletes tend to procrastinate and how to stop procrastinating once and for all.

Teaching your athletes these breathing exercises can help them reduce anxiety, calm their stress response system, focus more clearly on the goals ahead, and improve performance.

Stephanie Miezin, MS, RD, CSSD, breaks down the differences between unprocessed, processed, and ultra-processed foods, and how they fit into an athlete's diet.