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Why Coaches Should Let Athletes Take Risk and Make More Decisions
February 2, 2026
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 […]
6 Ways to Persuade Someone to Let you Take More Risks
February 2, 2026
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 […]
Healthy Teeth, Healthy Athlete: 3 Things Parents Should Know About Oral Health
February 2, 2026
Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel If you’re the caregiver for a young athlete, you need to be paying close attention to their oral health and hygiene, especially since good practices for sports nutrition don’t always align with the best practices for dental health. This Children’s Dental Health Month, […]
How Caregivers Can Encourage Growth with Calculated Risk Taking
February 1, 2026
Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Encouraging young people to take risks and take ownership of making their own decisions can be hard for caregivers who are used to helping their children avoid failure. This is understandable and natural, but board-certified family physician and TrueSport Expert Deborah Gilboa, MD, […]
Why Athletes Should Steer Clear of Online Peptides
January 6, 2026
Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel While peptides have been popular for years, first making waves in products for skin and joint care, injectable peptides have recently become popular on social media thanks to claims of muscle growth, recovery, and a host of other benefits that may appeal to […]
What Parents Need to Know About GLP-1 Medications for Young Athletes
January 6, 2026
Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have become increasingly common for adults for both diabetes management and weight loss. Even well-known celebrities and tennis star Serena Williams have endorsed GLP-1 drugs, increasing their visibility and normalizing their use. These GLP-1 drugs are becoming […]
5 Common Questions about Supplements and How Coaches Should Answer Them
January 6, 2026
Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Supplements targeted to athletes are everywhere, and they’re becoming increasingly popular thanks to social media. As influencers and ad campaigns speak specifically to teens about recovering faster, gaining more muscle, or even shedding fat, your young athletes may be curious about supplements to […]
All-Day Events: Top 6 Foods to Avoid When You’re In Charge of the Team’s Snacks
January 6, 2026
Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel As a parent of a young athlete, you’re likely going to be on snack duty at some point during the season. As a parent of a young athlete, you’re likely going to be on snack duty at some point during the season. For […]
5 Common Questions about Supplements and How Coaches Should Answer Them
January 1, 2026
Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Supplements targeted to athletes are everywhere, and they’re becoming increasingly popular thanks to social media. As influencers and ad campaigns speak specifically to teens about recovering faster, gaining more muscle, or even shedding fat, your young athletes may be curious about supplements to […]
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8 Tips on Goal Setting from Weightlifter Abby Raymond
December 1, 2025
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 […]
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