Athlete Health

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 […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Helping young athletes stay hydrated is one of the simplest ways to support their health, safety, and performance. Water plays a key role in everything from focus and mood to muscle function and body temperature. When kids are active, their bodies rely on […]

Check out more Positive Coaching Alliance video content on the Positive Coaching Alliance SportsEngine Play Channel For youth athletes, the longest days of the year involve day-long tournaments, two-a-day practices, tough conditioning camps, and generally being out in the heat from sun up to sun down.   Follow the tips below to provide your athlete with the […]

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 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 Strong Girls United video content on the SGU SportsEngine Play Channel May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is a time to bring intention to conversations that should be happening all year long. As a former Division I athlete, a mentor with Strong Girls United, and now an AmeriCorps VISTA, I’ve seen […]

  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 […]

  Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel   If you’ve ever spent a weekend at a youth sports tournament, you know the drill—early mornings, long days, and alternating bursts of high energy and downtime. Between all the games, driving, and cheering, one of the biggest challenges can be keeping […]

  Check out more Positive Coaching Alliance video content on the Positive Coaching Alliance SportsEngine Play Channel     Sports, especially at a competitive level, can add another layer of stress to the lives of teens. There’s balancing the time commitment between school and sports, as well as the pressure, disappointment, and social scrutiny that can […]