Athlete Health

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel As a coach, helping athletes learn how to handle adversity is essential, both for their own growth and the success of the team. And change is often equivalent to adversity, especially for young athletes. Here, board-certified family physician and TrueSport Expert, Deborah Gilboa, […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel The headlines of wellness, fitness, and nutrition coverage have been shouting about the difference in fueling for males versus females in recent years, and as a caregiver for a young athlete, it can feel confusing. There are already so many other aspects of […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Change is inevitable, but for a young athlete, even a positive change can bring up feelings of stress and anxiety. For caregivers, it can be tempting to try to step in and solve every perceived problem or issue your athlete has, but if […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel As an athlete, you likely know the importance of physical recovery. You know that rest days are important opportunities for your body to recover after hard competitions or practices. But if those rest days are jam packed with the rest of your life—homework, […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel   Snacks for athletes should be simple, but it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by options and opinions of what your athlete “should” have. In fact, TrueSport Expert Stephanie Miezin, MS, RD, CSSD, the Director of Nutrition for the NWSL team, KC Current, often sees caregivers […]

Your athlete struggling to juggle athletics and everyday life? They're not alone — but you don’t have to stay stuck.

TrueSport Expert Stephanie Miezin explains how your athlete uses their energy stores, and how they can optimize their intake to fuel peak performance.

Dr. Michele LaBotz, explains what exactly muscle soreness is, when it's good, and when it can be a dangerous problem for athletes.

Dr. Michele LaBot explains the evidence-backed ways you can help an athlete who is struggling with side stitches or muscle cramps.

Simple, effective ways for student-athletes to manage stress, stay balanced, and take care of their mental health.