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 Dos and Don’ts of Fitness Data: What Parents Should Know to Help Athletes Thrive How to Coach to Culture: Tips for Cross-Culture Communication in Sport Myth Busters: Why Athletes Don’t Need Protein Powders When, Why, and How to Take Advantage of Chilled Drinks for Hydration 3 Easy Ways to Make Healthy Habits Part of Your Team Culture 7 Ways to Deal with Bullying Behavior What Is Sweat Testing and Do My Athletes Need It? 6 Reasons Performance Anxiety is Higher than Ever in Youth Sport Can Self-Care Lead to Better Sport Performance? How to Build a Team in Youth Sports Myth Busters: Do Young Athletes Need B Vitamins to Support Performance? How to Eat for Immune Support During COVID-19 View More