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How Can Athletes Care and Advocate for Themselves After Injury?
August 1, 2026
Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Injuries that force an athlete to take a break from their sport are common. And the impact isn’t just physical: A forced break from sport can be emotionally painful as well. For many athletes, coping with the injury, recovering from it, and advocating […]
4 Things to Know About the Important Role of Athletic Trainers and Athlete Care
August 1, 2026
Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel People are often confused about how an athletic trainer fits into the sport ecosystem. What does an athletic trainer do for the team? And how can teams best take advantage of this resource? Often, athletic trainers are only mentioned in the context of […]
How To Help Athletes Move Through the Stages of Grief After Injury
August 1, 2026
Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel For athletes, injuries can cause the same feeling of grief that comes from losing a loved one. Athletes may experience denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and hopefully, acceptance (along with a full recovery!). But during the process, it can feel difficult for a caregiver […]
What Every Team Captain Should Know to Drive Positive Team Culture
July 1, 2026
Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Picking team captain(s) is a daunting and challenging task for athletic teams, especially given how their role can impact team culture over time. Sometimes selections are made strictly by coaches, sometimes it’s done by players voting, and sometimes it’s a combination of both. […]
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Do’s and Don’ts for Parents When It Comes to Supporting a Positive Team Culture
July 1, 2026
Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel The word “culture” is a buzz word we hear or read about all the time. With regards to the youth sport arena, it is about the everyday behaviors and interactions of the performers who show up to the competition. For TrueSport Expert Roberta […]
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How to Assess Team Culture: A Guide for Coaches Who Want More Effective Teams
July 1, 2026
Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel As a coach, one of the most challenging skills in the youth sport world today is to learn how to evaluate the effectiveness of your team culture. How do you objectively diagnosis the culture of the team and connect that to an action […]
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Head in the Game: Concussions in Female Athletes
June 1, 2026
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 […]
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Do Trendy Recovery Strategies Really Work? What Athletes and Coaches Need to Know
June 1, 2026
  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 […]
Dos and Don’ts of Fitness Data: What Parents Should Know to Help Athletes Thrive
June 1, 2026
  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 […]
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5 Ways Athletes Can Prepare to Train, Compete, and Recover at High Altitude
June 1, 2026
  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 […]
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