Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Injuries that force an athlete to take a break from their sport are common. And the impact isn’t just physical: A forced break from sport can be emotionally painful as well. For many athletes, coping with the injury, recovering from it, and advocating […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel People are often confused about how an athletic trainer fits into the sport ecosystem. What does an athletic trainer do for the team? And how can teams best take advantage of this resource? Often, athletic trainers are only mentioned in the context of […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel For athletes, injuries can cause the same feeling of grief that comes from losing a loved one. Athletes may experience denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and hopefully, acceptance (along with a full recovery!). But during the process, it can feel difficult for a caregiver […]

Check out more Positive Coaching Alliance video content on the Positive Coaching Alliance SportsEngine Play Channel For youth athletes, the longest days of the year involve day-long tournaments, two-a-day practices, tough conditioning camps, and generally being out in the heat from sun up to sun down.   Follow the tips below to provide your athlete with the […]

Check out more Positive Coaching Alliance video content on the Positive Coaching Alliance SportsEngine Play Channel Getting more women into coaching and supporting coaches of girls, of any gender, is a key way to get girls in the game. Did you know that only a quarter of youth sports coaches in the United States are women? […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Picking team captain(s) is a daunting and challenging task for athletic teams, especially given how their role can impact team culture over time. Sometimes selections are made strictly by coaches, sometimes it’s done by players voting, and sometimes it’s a combination of both. […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel The word “culture” is a buzz word we hear or read about all the time. With regards to the youth sport arena, it is about the everyday behaviors and interactions of the performers who show up to the competition. For TrueSport Expert Roberta […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel As a coach, one of the most challenging skills in the youth sport world today is to learn how to evaluate the effectiveness of your team culture. How do you objectively diagnosis the culture of the team and connect that to an action […]

Check out more Positive Coaching Alliance video content on the Positive Coaching Alliance SportsEngine Play Channel The following tips can R.A.I.S.E. your practices to another level! Ready Prepare for practice ahead of time, write out your practice plan; set-up your equipment; and greet your team when they arrive. Preparation allows you to be intentional about the life and […]

Check out more Strong Girls United video content on the SGU SportsEngine Play Channel Adolescence is a time of tremendous growth and change. Young people are constantly learning about themselves, building relationships, and developing their sense of identity. According to Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory, development is influenced by the environments and relationships that surround us. […]