Athlete’s Health Emotionally, Mentally, Physically... Learn how to keep your athletes happy and healthy so they may experience success both on and off the field. Powered by the experience and values of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, TrueSport provides educational resources focused on Sportsmanship, Character Building & Life Skills, and Clean & Healthy Performance that support the whole child and help teach the life lessons that can be learned through sport.Follow TrueSport on SportsEngine Play > Read TrueSport stories Presented by 10 Tips for Balanced Nutrition during Vacation and Holidays Tips on how to approach holidays and vacations mindfully so that athletes can feel comfortable getting the nutrients they need and the flavors they want. Supplement Series by TrueSport This five-part series explores the potential benefits of dietary supplements and their risks. And, if you decide you do need to use supplements, how you can better choose a low-risk product. What is a Supplement? Is it Risky to Use Supplements? 3 Risky Supplements Parents Should Make Sure Athletes Avoid Do I Need to Use Supplements? What Supplements Should I Avoid? Mental Health Naomi Osaka And How Coaches Can Support Their Athletes Mental Health Naomi Osaka is speaking out on the importance of mental health, and coaches can play a vital role in ensuring their athletes take mental health seriously, How to Identify Anxiety and Depression in Sport Depression and anxiety show themselves differently in sports than they do in everyday life. This makes it a little more challenging to identify Stop the Thinking: How Coaches Can Help their Athletes Overcome Negative Thoughts An athlete's performance can be negatively impacted because of what they are wrongly telling themselves? Here are two simple strategies coaches can follow with their players. 10 Reasons to Start Swimming Discover the top 10 reasons to start swimming. Dive into fitness, fun, and community! Start your aquatic journey today! Mental Wellness and the Young Athlete: The Path Forward. Session 1 Olympic & Paralympic athletes Gracie Gold, Noah Lyles & Deja Young-Craddock share their struggles with mental health issues TrueSport Teams Up with Olympians to Tackle the Path Forward in Mental Wellness Many athletes have brought their experiences with mental health to light, but now it's time to talk about what happens next. More Mental Health Articles Nutrition Articles Post-Workout Fueling What your athlete eats after exercise is just as important as what they eat beforehand.Here are five strategies to guide your athlete on what and when they need to eat to properly replenish after practice. 5 Nutrition Tips for Swimmers: Fueling for Peak Performance Boost your swimming performance with these 5 nutrition tips! Learn how proper hydration, protein, carbs, healthy fats, and recovery can make a difference. Smart Snacking for Back-to-School Learn about healthy ways to fuel your athlete. How to Eat for Immune Support During COVID-19 Registered dietitian and specialist in sports dietetics shares her best tips for boosting immunity in the kitchen. What Simple Snacks Would a Sport Dietitian Pack? How to Boost Your Athlete’s Immunity This Flu Season It's cold and flu season, and we know how easily sickness can spread among a team. Keep these simple nutritional tips in mind to help boost your athlete's immunity this season. 9 Important Things to Know About Intuitive Eating for Young Athletes TrueSport Expert Stephanie Miezin, MS, a registered dietitian, explains some of the nuances around intuitive eating and its application for athletes. What Supplements Should I Avoid? There are some red flags that you can always look out for when it comes to evaluating supplements and determining which ones to avoid. Nutrition Myths – Fasting Learn why fad diets, including fasting, are often not appropriate for developing and active young athletes from our expert dietitian. Do Athletes Really Need Tart Cherry Juice to Improve Performance? TrueSport Expert Stephanie Miezin, MS, RD, CSSD, shares exactly what tart cherry juice might be helpful for athletes—and what’s just hype. How to Bring Budget Friendly Snacks for the Team TrueSport Expert Kristen Ziesmer, a registered dietitian, shares a few low-cost ways to make the team snack easy, healthy, and budget-friendly. 10 Healthy Team Snacks for Kids’ Sports Ditch the chips and cookies and bring these healthier team snacks to your child's game instead More Nutrition Articles & Videos More Athlete's Health Articles What is Clean Sport and Why Does It Matter? Clean sport means standing up for integrity in sport and holding yourself and others accountable for competing fairly. 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. How to Welcome New Teammates As a coach, it can be hard to step back and let the new athlete on the team integrate on their own terms, but it’s necessary. Do You Know How to Coach Leadership Ability? Coaches have a responsibility to help athletes develop those leadership skills, and here, Deborah Gilboa, MD, shares the best ways to coach leadership ability. Are Ice Baths Healthy or Just Hype? A Doctor Explains Here's what ice baths do to the body and how to do cold water immersion safely to reap the physical and mental health benefits. Swing into Sports Physical Season Sports physicals can help ensure your child is ready to take the field this fall by bringing to light any areas that may be prone to injury. Safer Sport for Kids Starts with Educated, Knowledgeable Parents and Guardians Help your child succeed on and off the field, mat or rink—learn about the types of abuse and misconduct that can occur in sport. Soccer Injuries and Prevention Regardless of position, soccer players should consider have their technique examined sports medicine professional. Top 5 Foods to Boost Your Athlete’s Mood Find out what foods may help boost your young athlete's mood while maintaining good nutrition and also keeping them sport-ready. Four Ways ‘Save My Spot’ for Orthopedic Urgent Care Will Change Your Life Learn how the 'save my spot' option at TRIA Orthopedic Urgent Care is changing the game in athlete care. 10 Easy Ways To Build Resilience for Yourself and Your Team TrueSport Expert Deborah Gilboa, MD, explains how to improve your own resilience and practice resilience as a team. 8 Tips to Help Young Athletes Perform in Extreme Environments Whatever the extreme environment your athlete is headed to, you may be tempted to look for a supplement or treatment that can help them quickly adapt & adjust. 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