Mental Health

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Caregivers often think their job is shielding athletes from all stress. But board-certified family physician and TrueSport Expert, Deborah Gilboa, MD, says stress is a vital tool for building resilience. Instead of avoiding it, help athletes embrace stress strategically to grow mentally, emotionally, and […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel Coaches juggle stress on two levels: managing athletes’ stress so they don’t burn out or underperform and managing their own stress so they can lead well and avoid burnout themselves. To do both, coaches need to understand how stress works, as well as […]

Check out more TrueSport video content on the TrueSport SportsEngine Play Channel You may have been taught that stress is always bad and should be avoided. But in reality, stress is critical for growth, performance, and being a happy, healthy human. Too much stress can absolutely be a problem, but no stress at all usually […]

Check out more Positive Coaching Alliance video content on the Positive Coaching Alliance SportsEngine Play Channel   Working with a team and managing all the different personalities and dynamics while developing competitors and life skills is difficult. Young people don’t usually misbehave without a reason for those behaviors. As a coach, identifying the context of your […]

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 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, […]

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

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

Join us for TrueSport Talks: Mental Wellness & Healthy Families on November 13, a free, virtual event featuring expert tips on managing stress for athletes and families.