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 […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel A 2021 study even found that 71.4% of helmets were fit improperly for youth football players (ages 7-12). The good news is that there are new safety standards coming into play from the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE), but […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel You may have been taught that stress is always bad and should be avoided. But in reality, stress is critical for growth, performance, and being a happy, healthy human. Too much stress can absolutely be a problem, but no stress at all usually […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Artificial food dyes have received plenty of attention in recent years. Some headlines suggest they may increase hyperactivity in children, while others argue they’re simply unnecessary additives that we don’t need in our food. As a caregiver, it’s natural to wonder how concerned […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Pre-exercise hydration can be a confusing topic for youth sports parents and coaches. Most people know that it is important, but the specifics of ‘why’ can seem murky. “How much water should my athletes be drinking before practices and games?,” “How can an […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has been making headlines for years—and usually not in a positive light. Often used as a replacement for cane sugar in sodas, candies, and other sweet snacks, it’s frequently viewed as the “less healthy” option. For coaches working […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Getting the right fuel before an early workout can be tough. Many athletes find that eating first thing in the morning feels unappetizing, upsets their stomach, or simply doesn’t fit into their morning routine. But your body still needs energy to perform—and there […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel As a coach, you may assume that your role is to protect athletes from failure, make the decisions that you feel are in the best interest of the team, and generally keep the team’s results steady. But viewing your role in this way […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Taking risks is part of sport, and part of life: You won’t excel as an athlete if you don’t take shots that you know may not go into the goal, push harder in a run knowing you may not be able to hold […]