Intellectually Adaptive Sports Intellectually adaptive sports offer athletes with impairments the opportunity to play sports they love. These adaptive sports often closely resemble their nonadaptive counterparts and many of the same coaching regimes are used. Adaptive athletes benefit from training and conditioning while also developing teamwork skills and confidence. Have something to add? It looks like we’re running low on content for this sport. Help us fill this page with useful tips, drills, and information. Submit your ideas or resources and we’ll get to work! Make a suggestion Special Olympics Celebrates 50th Anniversary More Athlete's Health Articles How to Build Team Culture Through Stories Betsy Butterick, a coach and communication specialist, explains how athletes themselves can help create team culture through their words and actions. Myth Busters: Do Young Athletes Need B Vitamins to Support Performance? You may have heard about the importance of B vitamins for young people, especially athletes. But before you head to the store to buy a supplement for your athlete, let's dig into a few of the nuances you should know... Celebrating Women’s History Month With Strong Girls United Learn the excitement around Women's History Month, and get a sense of the women who are helping inspire the next generation of female athletes. Bringing Empathy to Your Team 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! How to Best Support Student-Athlete Mental Wellness and Why It Matters How are communities, schools, trainers, parents, coaches, and even the athletes themselves best able to support mental wellness within youth sport? How to Support Your Child as They Grow Their Social Circle Parents, how do you keep your child safe in sport as they grow their social circle? Read the article for helpful tips and resources. Why Do Tennis Stars Love Ice Baths and Can They Work for You? Experts weigh in on whether ice baths can improve performance for athletes and regular fitness buffs. What NOT to Do When Helping Athletes Develop Positive Body Image Avoid discussions of food as being good or bad, body comparisons amongst teammates, and using weight as a substitute for a measure of health or performance. 6 Easy Ways Coaches Can Practice Self-Care As a busy coach, the idea of making time for self-care can seem overwhelming or even unimportant compared to the endless tasks on your list. 5 Ways Physical Health Impacts Mental Health TrueSport Expert Michele LaBotz shares five ways physical health issues can give rise to struggles with mental health for athletes. Five Reasons Why Your Athletes Need a Hydration Plan As we approach the hot summer months, it’s important to know how to spot the symptoms of over-hydration and how to help your athletes develop a plan to stay balanced with their hydration needs on and off the field. How to Make Practice Fun for a Lacrosse Goalie View all athlete health articles