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 7th Grade Physical Health Tips Follow these tips on how to advance your child's physical health and development in 7th grade. Physical and Mental Health Tips from TrueSport Ambassadors: Tyler Carter, Veronica Day, and Kara Winger Keep your mind and body sound this season with these pro-tips from Team USA athletes and TrueSport Ambassadors Tyler Carter, Veronica Day, and Kara Winger. Dos and Don’ts of Fitness Data: What Parents Should Know to Help Athletes Thrive 5 Signs of Dehydration and How to Best Rehydrate TrueSport Expert Stephanie Miezin, MS, RD, CSSD, is sharing what you need to know to help athletes avoid dehydration on the field. How to Identify and Prevent Throwing Arm Stress When Mediation Is Useful for Athletes—and How to Use It as a Tool Learn the basic principles for holding a mediation session for a dispute and when it works best for athletes, as well as what to do when it doesn't. 11 Ways Parents Can Build Athlete Resilience by Improving Outlook How to offer your athlete a different perspective on an experience, one that will allow them to consider their own outlook and reframe it, building resilience. How to Know When that Back Pain Warrants a Doctor Visit The common causes of adolescent back pain, when to seek medical treatment, and how to help alleviate discomfort at home for less serious situations. Criticism Sandwich Is Off the Menu David Yeager, PhD describes the Mentor’s Dilemma as being hard to simultaneously criticize someone and motivate them because criticism can crush a young person’s confidence. “Swing and a…..miss?” – Protect the Vision of Your Athlete (and Your Whole Family!) Protect your family’s vision by proactively scheduling eye exams annually for the whole family – don’t wait until something seems “off.” Why and How to Prioritize Sleep for Mental Wellness Tips and tools to help coaches pave the way to better sleep, better mental health, and better performance for athletes on the field. The Do’s and Don’ts of Flavor-Enhanced Water TrueSport Expert Kristen Ziesmer, a registered dietitian, explains what you need to know to pick or make a flavored water that’s healthier for your athlete. View all athlete health articles