Athlete Health

Simple explanations for why and when an athlete should focus on weight gain and easy ways that you can help them achieve those outcomes.

Sports teams offer unique opportunities to create spaces where teens and young adults feel safe, seen, heard, and valued, and coaches are ideally positioned to provide that support. You can be the first to notice when an athlete is struggling emotionally.

TrueSport Expert Kristen Ziesmer, a registered dietitian, shares a few low-cost ways to make the team snack easy, healthy, and budget-friendly.

Michele LaBotz, TrueSport Expert and sports medicine physician, explains the basics of brain chemistry that may change the way you coach your athletes.

Discover the basics of swimming! Our Beginner's Guide covers essential techniques, gear, and tips for parents, athletes, and fans.

Learn the difference between the drinks marketed towards athletes and how you can help your athlete find the right mix for their needs.

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.

One of the most dramatic and consequential shifts in my lifetime in the personal habits of people, including many athletes, is the casual way in which they approach nutrition.

Boost your swimming performance with these 5 nutrition tips! Learn how proper hydration, protein, carbs, healthy fats, and recovery can make a difference.

Here are a few simple strategies to help your youth athlete move on after a bad game in a way that's productive.