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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.

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Anti-Doping 101: What Parents Need to Know Before Their Child is Tested
February 14, 2019
Young athletes may be subject to anti-doping testing as they progress through sport. Here's what you and your athlete should know about testing.
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Clean and Healthy Competition: Why It Matters
February 7, 2019
We all want young athletes to perform at their athletic best without risking their health.Learn why it's important to create a culture of clean and healthy competition and what you can do to cultivate that environment.
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How to Combat an Excuse Mentality
January 20, 2019
Young athletes who make excuses can have a negative impact on the unity of a team.Learn tips to prevent the excuse mentality from developing on your team.
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Bad Call: The Best Ways for Coaches and Parents to Respond to Bad Calls
July 10, 2018
There is an increasing need to explicitly remind spectators that sport is meant to be fun for kids. 
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What Youth Sport Parents Need to Know About Muscle Cramps
April 10, 2018
Muscle cramps affect athletes of all ages, sizes, shapes, and experience levels, yet the exact cause of muscle cramps is still not fully understood.
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Over-Snacked: Fixing the Snacking Epidemic in Youth Sports
January 23, 2018
A healthy relationship with food is one of the many things parents are supposed to help children develop.
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The Importance of Accountable Sports Parents
August 8, 2017
Youth sports parents play many different roles: former (or current) athlete, coach, fan, motivator, role model, critic, and maybe most importantly, influencer. 
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3 Steps to Hydrating Youth Athletes for Healthy Performance
June 27, 2017
As a coach or parent, you probably know that hydrated athletes generally perform and feel better than dehydrated ones.
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