Athlete Health

Wondering how you can bring empathy to your team? Follow the tips below to create that supportive, empathetic environment that all kids can benefit from!

Learn how policy helps protect the youth athlete in your life and which sport organizations are required to follow three essential safety standards.

USADA Director of Science, Laura Lewis, PhD, shares what parents and caregivers need to know about IV infusions for young athletes.

It’s important to understand the risks associated with a concept like the Enhanced Games, a sporting event where doping would be actively encouraged.

Listen to Positive Coaching Alliance and Momentum Labs and learn the importance in helping your athlete build resilience and their mental health.

How to talk to your athlete about their goals and dreams, and how to reframe negatives into positive action steps.

Remember that anytime you’re giving an athlete feedback, your words may stick with them for decades, so pay careful attention to your language.

Building resilience requires developing a tolerance for doing uncomfortable and new things, learn tips in engaging our body’s “stress response” incrementally and building comfort in pushing through the “fight or flight”

David Yeager, PhD describes the Mentor’s Dilemma as being hard to simultaneously criticize someone and motivate them because criticism can crush a young person’s confidence.

Parents, how do you keep your child safe in sport as they grow their social circle? Read the article for helpful tips and resources.