Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Risks, Recovery, and Prevention. Concussions are one of the most common injuries in high school and youth sports.  And while they are most common in contact sports such as football and ice hockey, they occur across the full spectrum of sport, as well […]

  Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Recovery strategies are increasingly trendy in the sports world, from new spa-like centers that feature ice baths, saunas, compression boots, and red-light therapies, to old staples like foam rollers and sports massage. But which recovery strategies really move the needle for athletes […]

  Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Sport science can be overwhelming, and it’s easy to get bogged down in acronym-rich terminology that seems critically important to your athlete’s success. If you don’t know their VO2 max or their body composition stats from a DEXA scan or their anaerobic […]

  Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel If you’re an athlete living at sea level, the idea of training or competing at a high-altitude location can feel intimidating. Maybe you’ve heard horror stories from teammates who struggled to acclimate, or you’re concerned that you won’t be able to perform […]

  Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel   Athletic success doesn’t happen just because of fast legs or strong muscles. Success is often due to mental strength as well as physical prowess, at any age. That’s why retrieval cues can be an athlete’s secret weapon when used effectively. Caregivers […]

  Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel   Winning the big game, taking a state title, or finishing top 10 at nationals—these outcome goals are exciting to set with your team. But because they often take months to achieve and are influenced by factors beyond your control, focusing only […]

  Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel   If you’ve ever spent a weekend at a youth sports tournament, you know the drill—early mornings, long days, and alternating bursts of high energy and downtime. Between all the games, driving, and cheering, one of the biggest challenges can be keeping […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Visualization can be an athlete’s secret weapon, and it’s a skill that you can practice in the car, at home, or whenever you have downtime in your sport. Using mental imagery to work through key game-day scenarios can help you find the right […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Caregivers often think their job is shielding athletes from all stress. But board-certified family physician and TrueSport Expert, Deborah Gilboa, MD, says stress is a vital tool for building resilience. Instead of avoiding it, help athletes embrace stress strategically to grow mentally, emotionally, and […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Coaches juggle stress on two levels: managing athletes’ stress so they don’t burn out or underperform and managing their own stress so they can lead well and avoid burnout themselves. To do both, coaches need to understand how stress works, as well as […]