National Youth Sports Week Wednesday, Oct 26—Athlete Health and Wellness Day We’ll highlight tools, resources, and content for athlete health and wellness with an emphasis on physical and mental health. Brought to you by TrueSport PEP RALLY DAY | COACHES DAY | WELLNESS DAY | SAFETY DAY | SPIRIT DAY | PLAY DAY help create a path forward for athlete health TrueSport Talks: Mental Wellness & the Student-Athlete Attend online | November 16, 2022 Register here Learn, Do, Celebrate The World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Join TrueSport on Wednesday, October 26th as they highlight tools, resources, and content that support a healthy, whole athlete. Learn Families: Download a checklist of food to avoid when you are asked to bring treats for a team snack. Learn more Clubs & Teams: Share these articles focusing on athlete health with your members. Is My Youth Athlete Mentally Well? How Athletes Can Support Concussion Recovery with Nutrition Six Physical Signs that Athletes Are Overtraining and at Risk Do Families: Sign up for the TrueSport Talks: Mental wellness and the student-athlete virtual event taking place on November 16th. Encourage your coaches, parents, and athletes to register. Register here Clubs & Teams: Provide each team with a checklist of mental health best practices that can be included in their warmup routine. Download the checklist Celebrate Families, Clubs, & Teams: Share or reshare a photo or video of an athlete you know embodying sportsmanship on social media with the hashtags #nationalyouthsportsweek #athletehealth and tag @truesportusa and @nbcsportsengine on Instagram to be highlighted. Start sharing Featured Nutrition Articles As a parent, you go to great lengths to both safeguard your children and give them the best opportunities possible. Nutrition is a key component of a healthy sport and life. We've curated a few of our best nutrition articles here for you. 7 Best Go-To Foods to Bring on the Road Smart Snacking for Back-to-School 5 Quick and Easy Snacks to Sustain Your Athlete’s Energy 6 Healthy Snacks to Keep in Your Sport Locker 10 Healthy Team Snacks for Kids’ Sports More Articles from TrueSport Beyond the Body: How the Brain Gets Involved in Sport Mental Wellness and the Young Athlete: The Path Forward. Session 1 Is It Time to Consider Body Neutrality over Body Positivity? How and Why to Teach Mindfulness to Young Athletes Communicating About Covid-19: How to Keep Kids Calm and Accountable 8 Ways to Reduce Anxiety and Promote Sleep with Nutrition What Simple Snacks Would a Sport Dietitian Pack? How Parents of Youth Athletes Can Navigate Anti-Doping Rules and Medications How Athletes Can Find and Use Quality Coaching How Can Athletes Ditch Procrastination in Sport and Life? How to Make a Plant-Based Diet Work in Sport Nutrition Myths – Fasting View More