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Check out more U.S. Center for SafeSport video content on the  U.S. Center for SafeSport SportsEngine Play Channel For kids and teens across the country, summer often brings more time spent outdoors. From practicing with a summer sports league to attending a camp, it is estimated that as many as 30 million youth are engaged […]

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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

Check out more Positive Coaching Alliance video content on the Positive Coaching Alliance SportsEngine Play Channel “I never criticize a player until they first are convinced of my unconditional confidence in their abilities.” John Robinson, Former Head Football Coach, University of Southern California Providing corrective feedback is important to learning new skills, however it could negatively […]

Check out more Positive Coaching Alliance video content on the Positive Coaching Alliance SportsEngine Play Channel   Coaches are tasked with creating a positive sport experience for all of their athletes. This can be made harder when coaching a team that includes athletes of mixed skill levels.  Ultimately, it is the coach’s responsibility to ensure everyone, […]

Check out more Positive Coaching Alliance video content on the Positive Coaching Alliance SportsEngine Play Channel   Watching our athletes put in endless effort and not be rewarded with playing time can be incredibly frustrating for a sports parent/caregiver. It can be equally or more frustrating, and even discouraging for the athletes themselves. A positive sports […]

Check out more U.S. Center for SafeSport video content on the  U.S. Center for SafeSport SportsEngine Play Channel Every child deserves the chance to explore, play, and learn in an environment that prioritizes well-being and encourages growth as they practice a new skill or enjoy their favorite sport.  But growth can only happen if these […]

  Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel   Athletic success doesn’t happen just because of fast legs or strong muscles. Success is often due to mental strength as well as physical prowess, at any age. That’s why retrieval cues can be an athlete’s secret weapon when used effectively. Caregivers […]