Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel As a Team USA weightlifter, setting incredibly specific goals is nonnegotiable for Abby Raymond. Because a single pound of weight on the bar could be the difference between a win or a loss, the granular focus on numbers is key to success. But […]

Check out more U.S. Center for SafeSport video content on the  U.S. Center for SafeSport SportsEngine Play Channel Whether your season just ended or you’re preparing for spring kickoff, the end of the year is an ideal time for coaches to pause and reflect on what’s gone well, what hasn’t, and what you can change […]

Check out more Positive Coaching Alliance video content on the Positive Coaching Alliance SportsEngine Play Channel What coaches reinforce has a better likelihood of getting done because it sets expectations for players.  However, external rewards can undercut internal motivation, especially when players know the reward before the act (this is called “contingent reward” and should be […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Chris Mazdzer is no stranger to goal setting. The now-retired luge athlete competed in four winter Olympic Games, winning the silver medal in 2018 and becoming the first non-European racer to ever medal in the men’s single luge. Since he retired from the […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Change Is Inevitable, but It’s Also Scary. Whether you get promoted to team leader or cut from the starting lineup, your brain is programmed to produce stress. However, it’s possible to become more skilled at dealing with change by building your resilience muscles. […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel As a coach, helping athletes learn how to handle adversity is essential, both for their own growth and the success of the team. And change is often equivalent to adversity, especially for young athletes. Here, board-certified family physician and TrueSport Expert, Deborah Gilboa, […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel The headlines of wellness, fitness, and nutrition coverage have been shouting about the difference in fueling for males versus females in recent years, and as a caregiver for a young athlete, it can feel confusing. There are already so many other aspects of […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Change is inevitable, but for a young athlete, even a positive change can bring up feelings of stress and anxiety. For caregivers, it can be tempting to try to step in and solve every perceived problem or issue your athlete has, but if […]

Check out more Positive Coaching Alliance video content on the Positive Coaching Alliance SportsEngine Play Channel Building safe, trusting relationships with and amongst your athletes is the foundation for creating a Positive Youth Sports Culture. These relationships have many benefits, including helping athletes… Make friends more easily Collaborate more effectively Perform at a higher level Experience […]

Check out more U.S. Center for SafeSport video content on the  U.S. Center for SafeSport SportsEngine Play Channel Travel Tips for Parents & Guardians: What to Know If You’re Planning to Chaperone. As fall sports wind down and regional, state, and national tournaments ramp up, parents and guardians might find themselves chaperoning a team trip. […]