Concussion research is a rapidly evolving field, and over the past several years, there have been a lot of changes in recommendations regarding concussions and their treatment. Newer research shows […]
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Three budget friendly meals for growing athletes
Cooking for hungry young athletes can get expensive fast. But there are a few simple ways to get smart about saving, even as food prices continue to stay high. Here, TrueSport […]
Six ways to use small moments to teach respect
Many parents mistakenly think that setting rules like ‘respecting your elders’ is enough when it comes to teaching kids and teens about respect. But what exactly does respect mean, and […]
How to give respect to get respect from your team
As a coach, you likely have certain assumptions around receiving respect from your athletes. However, when was the last time you really considered what respect means to you—and how your […]
Do you know how to require respect from your sport circle?
As a young athlete, you may struggle to ask for respect from your coach, your peers, and even your parents. For example, you might need your coach to communicate feedback […]
Nine Ways to Help Athletes Cope with Anxiety Around Tryouts
As a coach or caregiver, it’s easy to forget the anxiety and nerves that come up for athletes around team tryouts. Or maybe you have an experience of your own […]
Six Tips for Making Great Meals in Less Time
Constantly finding yourself queuing up in the takeout line because there’s just no time to cook dinner at home for you and your very hungry athletes? Or simply sick of […]
How Can Young Athletes Use Athletic Trainers to Prevent and Treat Injury?
As a parent, you may not realize that your young athlete’s school or sport program may employ an athletic trainer. In fact, you may have never even heard the term […]
Three Common Risk Factors for Stress Fractures and How to Avoid Them
Are you finding that some of the athletes you coach are suffering from stress fractures? Perhaps you’re hearing about athletes from other sports at your school also suffering from stress […]
Practical Ways to Prevent Injury in Specific Sports
Being an athlete comes with a certain element of risk: Some sports are more injury-prone than others, but any athlete can potentially develop an acute or chronic injury. Many injuries are […]