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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 U.S. Center for SafeSport video content on the  U.S. Center for SafeSport SportsEngine Play Channel Understanding if a youth athlete might be experiencing abuse takes parents, guardians, and other trusted adults who are aware and informed of what the signs and symptoms of abuse may look like. This National Child Abuse Prevention […]

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 Strong Girls United video content on the SGU SportsEngine Play Channel Spring has sprung! Athletes finally getting the chance to get moving outside again. There is an extra special energy in the air that is reminiscent of new beginnings. For some, the spring is the start of their athletic season. For others, […]

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 Positive Coaching Alliance video content on the Positive Coaching Alliance SportsEngine Play Channel   Every coach is representing your program, your values, and your mission in their critical role as a youth leader and mentor. A thorough onboarding will go a long way to set your coach and players up for a successful […]

Check out more Positive Coaching Alliance video content on the Positive Coaching Alliance SportsEngine Play Channel   Working with a team and managing all the different personalities and dynamics while developing competitors and life skills is difficult. Young people don’t usually misbehave without a reason for those behaviors. As a coach, identifying the context of your […]

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 […]