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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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Why and How to Easily Get More Calcium into Your Athlete's Diet
Why and How to Easily Get More Calcium into Your Athlete’s Diet
July 27, 2023
Registered dietitian, Kristen Ziesmer, provides everything you need to know about calcium and how to make it a part of your athlete’s everyday meal plan.
5 Ways Physical Health Impacts Mental Health
5 Ways Physical Health Impacts Mental Health
July 20, 2023
TrueSport Expert Michele LaBotz shares five ways physical health issues can give rise to struggles with mental health for athletes.
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What Is Sweat Testing and Do My Athletes Need It?
July 12, 2023
Nuances and information you need to know before your athletes start measuring sweat rate.
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Red and Yellow Flags: How to Tell the Difference with Body Image
July 11, 2023
TrueSport Expert Dr. Melissa Streno shares some of the most common ‘red’ and ‘yellow’ flag behaviors when it comes to young athletes and body image.
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3 Things to Avoid Saying when It Comes to Body Image
June 30, 2023
Recommendations around what to avoid saying or discussing when it comes to eating habits, praise during practice or competition, and social media.
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How to Make Tasty Smoothies that Also Support Athletic Performance
June 29, 2023
Smoothies can be an easy and practical part of an athlete’s daily nutrition.
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When, Why, and How to Take Advantage of Chilled Drinks for Hydration
June 26, 2023
Tips for how to best use chilled drinks to improve your athletes’ performance, as well as their comfort during hot competitions and practices.
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How to Use the Latest Data to Support Flexibility and Stretching
June 22, 2023
The past few decades have seen incredible shifts in recommendations regarding the benefits, and potential risks, of different stretching protocols for athletes.
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How to Raise Upstanders (Instead of Bystanders)
June 2, 2023
Encourage your athletes to help others as they foster their sense of personal responsibility with these five practical strategies. As young athletes navigate through adolescence, they may run into situations that challenge their moral compass. Whether your athlete is faced with an ethical dilemma in school, in sport, or in the community, doing the right thing is […]
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Sport Performance Anxiety in Youth Sports
June 2, 2023
Sometimes the most harmful stressors aren’t in athletes' bodies but in their heads
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