Visually Adaptive Sports Visually adaptive sports are sports that contain modifications that allow athletes with visual impairments to play and compete. Visually adaptive sports feature specific additions and rules that make it possible for players of all abilities to enjoy the sport. Have something to add? It looks like we’re running low on content for these sports. 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 How to Coach Differing Personality Types Avoid mismatches between coaching style and player personality More Athlete's Health Articles 8 Tips to Help Young Athletes Perform in Extreme Environments Whatever the extreme environment your athlete is headed to, you may be tempted to look for a supplement or treatment that can help them quickly adapt & adjust. Six Physical Signs that Athletes Are Overtraining and at Risk Michele LaBotz shares the main symptoms of potential overtraining and offers some advice on how to recognize warning signs within your team. 6 Practical Ways Athletes Can Set Goals around Physical Wellness Six simple goals to set around sleep, recovery, nutrition, and strength training that will improve your overall wellness and support your athletic goals. Pandemic Injuries: Accepting the Scribbles During Recovery The current pandemic has presented great uncertainty about health, education, and future goals combined with a lack of predictability about pace of recovery to more usual activities, including sports. Preventing Heat Illness in Athletes Rising temperatures combined with intense sports training present the greatest risk of heat illness, especially in the first weeks of practices. And long practices in poorly ventilated gyms or studios carry a higher risk of heat illness. Heading the Soccer Ball May Be Bad for Young Brains You Can’t Compete At Your Best Without Healthy Joints How Can Young Athletes Use Athletic Trainers to Prevent and Treat Injury? Dr. Michele LaBotz explains the role of an athletic trainer, helping you to understand how to access and best take advantage of the services that they offer. Breathing Exercises for Athletes Teaching your athletes these breathing exercises can help them reduce anxiety, calm their stress response system, focus more clearly on the goals ahead, and improve performance. The Power of Pause: Why and How to Take Breaks in Sport Pay attention to signs that your athlete may need a break from sport, and make sure that your athlete knows that a break is okay—and even healthy! 2024 National Youth Sports Week: Celebrating the Power of Play Dive into the excitement of National Youth Sports Week with the National Council of Youth Sports! Join us for a week of activities that promote participation, safety, and the power of sports to unite and inspire! Rules of Basketball for Kids Are you interested in getting involved in basketball? Learn the rules and get an understanding of what you need to know in the game of basketball. View all athlete health articles