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TrueSport®, a movement powered by the experience and values of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, champions the positive values and life lessons learned through youth sport. TrueSport inspires athletes, coaches, parents, and administrators to change the culture of youth sport through active engagement and thoughtful curriculum based on cornerstone lessons of sportsmanship, character-building, and clean and healthy performance, while also creating leaders across communities through sport.

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October 2022

7 Ways to Build a TrueSport Culture

How to Establish Healthy Team Rituals in Sport

How Coaches Can Support Agency and Empower Athletes

3 Tasty Meals to Support Muscle Growth

August 2022

How to Support Recovery of Soft Tissue Injury with Nutrition

How to Support Recovery of Soft Tissue Injury with Nutrition

6 Signs that Two-A-Day Practices are Too Much

6 Signs that Two-A-Day Practices are Too Much

Should Athletes Really Use Ankle and Knee Braces for Sport Injuries?

Should Athletes Really Use Ankle and Knee Braces for Sport Injuries?

Five Things to Know About Sport Specialization

Five Things to Know About Sport Specialization

APRIL 2022

TrueSport Article: 3 Healthy Recipes for Athletes with Dairy, Soy, and Gluten Restrictions

3 Healthy Recipes for Athletes with Dairy, Soy, and Gluten Restrictions

TrueSport Article: 9 Assumptions to Avoid for a More Equitable Team Environment

9 Assumptions to Avoid for a More Equitable Team Environment

TrueSport Article: Coach’s Mental Health: When Should Coaches Get Mental Health Support?

Coach’s Mental Health: When Should Coaches Get Mental Health Support?

TrueSport Article: How to Ask DEI Questions that Lead to Healthy Conversations

How to Ask DEI Questions that Lead to Healthy Conversations

MARCH 2022

9 Surprising Things You Need to Know About Inflammation

9 Surprising Things You Need to Know About Inflammation

6 HEALTHY SNACKS TO KEEP IN YOUR SPORT LOCKER

6 Healthy Snacks to Keep In Your Sport Locker

COACH’S MENTAL HEALTH: HOW TO SET HEALTHY BOUNDARIES AS A COACH

How to Set Healthy Boundaries as a Coach

Simple Foods to Eat for Bone and Joint Health

6 Simple Foods to Eat for Bone and Joint Health

February 2022

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Why Coaches Should Prioritize their Own Mental Wellness Too

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5 Healthy Packed Lunches for the Busy Parent and Athlete

Coaches Whistle

9 Ways to Model Good Sportsmanship from the Sidelines

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How Athletes Know When It’s Time to Take a Step Back

August 2021

Meal prepping

7 Tips for Meal Prep to Fuel Young Athletes

footwear for athletes

How to Choose Footwear for Athletes

What supplement are safe to use?

What Supplements are Safe to Use?

When to Apply Heat and Cold for Recovery

When to Apply Heat and Cold for Recovery

July 2021

Nutrition Myths - Fasting

Nutrition Myths - Fasting

How to Calculate Your Athlete's Sweat Rate

How to Calculate Your Athlete's Sweat Rate

Hydration Tips for Competing in Higher Altitudes

Hydration Tips for Competing in Higher Altitudes

Supplement Series Part Four

Supplement Series Part Four

June 2021

nutrients for teens

Top 3 nutrient deficiencies in teens

7 things to know about disordered eating

7 Things to know about disordered eating

maintain a positive body image

Maintain a positive body image

Supplement Series Part 2

May 2021

How to manage and regulate all emotions

How to Regulate and Manage All Emotions

What is a supplement?

What is a Supplement? Part One.

5 healthy meals made with chicken

Healthy and Easy Meals Made with Chicken

Help change a young athletes negative though process

Questions to Counter Negative Behaviors

April 2021

How to help athletes have difficult conversations

Help Athletes Have Difficult Conversations

Lessons learned one year after covid

Lessons Learned Post Covid

Nutrition Myths for Diet Trends

Nutrition Myths for Diet Trends

Athletes meeting with coach

Avoiding Assumptions

March 2021

Quinoa Bowl

4 Quick Meals to Make After Sport Practice

Assorted Breakfast Foods

How to Fuel for Two-a-Day Practices

Regulating Anger On and Off the Field

Is Organic Worth It? 7 Things to Know About Buying Organic

February 2021

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Uncomfortable or Unsafe: How to Tell the Difference When Working with Young Athletes

Youth Athletes Playing Soccer

5 Activities to Build Resilience in Youth Athletes

Plant Based Burger

Are Plant Based Meats Created Equal

January 2021

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How to Keep Kids Active in a Winter Without Organized Sports

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3 Risky Supplements Parents Should Make Sure Athletes Avoid

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How to Eat for Immune Support During COVID-19

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How Parents of Young Athletes Can Navigate Anti-Doping Rules and Medications

December 2020

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Dairy Alternatives: Are your Athletes Getting Nutrients

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Giving Backing - How Teams Can Meaningfully and Safely Give Back

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How to Set Athletic Goals in Uncertain Times

Goal Calendar on Desk

6 Simple Reasons Why Athletes Fail to Meet Their Goals

November 2020

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5 Easy Ways for Young Athletes to Practice Gratitude

Meditation

How and Why to Teach Mindfulness to Young Athletes

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Healthy Snacking Habits at Home

Physical Distancing

Top Medical Considerations for Returning to Sport After Covid-19

October 2020

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Top 5 Foods to Boost your Athletes Mood

Team Huddle

Trauma-Informed Approach: What Drives Bullying Behavior

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Hidden Resilience - How to Build a Team

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How to Raise Upstanders, Instead of Bystanders

September 2020

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7 Best Go-To Foods to Bring on the Road

Medical Equipment

What Parents Need to Know About Sports Physicals

Return to Sport

How to Balance Safety and the Return to Sport

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6 Ways Coaches Can Facilitate Peer Pressure for Good

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Stress Better: How Parents Can Help Athletes Grow From Stress

August 2020

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NEUROMUSCULAR TRAINING - WHAT IS IT AND HOW DOES IT WORK

Leg Injury

TOP NUTRITION TIPS TO HELP HEAL A SPORTS INJURY

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HOW TO IMPLEMENT INTRINSIC FOOT STRENGTHENING FOR YOUNG ATHLETES

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YOUTH SPORTS - HOW TO DEAL WITH ANXIETY AROUND RETURN TO PLAY

July 2020

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THE DO'S AND DONT'S OF FLAVOR ENHANCED WATER

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5 QUICK AND EASY SNACKS TO SUSTAIN YOUR ATHLETES ENERGY

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6 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ELECTROLYTES FOR YOUTH ATHLETES

June 2020

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WHY DO SOME ATHLETES STRUGGLE WITH BODY IMAGE

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ALL-DAY EVENTS: TOP 6 FOODS TO AVOID WHEN YOU’RE IN CHARGE OF THE TEAM’S SNACKS

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COMPARISON V COMPETITION - HOW TO DEVELOP POSITIVE BODY IMAGE ON TEAMS

May 2020

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HOW ATHLETES CAN MAKE THE MOST OF A PLANT-BASED DIET

Athletes on Field

5 STRATEGIES TO HELP YOUR ATHLETE MANAGE PERFORMANCE AND SOCIAL ANXIETY

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REDUCING ANXIETY TO MAKE GAME DAY AS GOOD AS PRACTICE

April 2020

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COMMUNICATING ABOUT COVID-19 - HOW TO KEEP KIDS CALM AND ACCOUNTABLE

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6 WAYS PARENTS CAN HELP THEIR ATHLETE RESOLVE A COACH-ATHLETE CONFLICT

Coach and Athletes Huddle

3 COACHING STRATEGIES TO MANAGE ONGOING RIVALRIES

Assorted Vegetables

NUTRITIONAL SERVING SIZES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

March 2020

RIDING BIKE

KEEPING KIDS ACTIVE AND HEALTHY DURING QUARANTINE

TRACK

3 REASONS WHY YOUR ATHLETE NEEDS HEALTHY BOUNDARIES

WATER

PRE-WORKOUT FUELING

GRANOLA BARS

POST-WORKOUT FUELING

February 2020

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5 Things to Avoid When Cultivating Grit

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How to Boost Your Athletes Immunity This Flu Season

Athletes in Huddle

How to Persevere as a Team

January 2020

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5 Facts you Need to Know About Corticosteroids v. Anabolic Steroids

Salad

7 Easy Vegetarian Meals for Your Athlete

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Should I be Worried About My Kid Doping?

Older Articles

December 2019:

How to Create Strong Habits to Help Your Athlete Achieve Goals

Pivoting for the Goal: How to Help Athletes Through Mid-Season Adjustments

Role Modeling for Young Athletes: What Not to Do

August 2019:

5 Practical Self-Care Tips for Youth Athletes

How to Talk About Mental Wellness With Your Athletes

How to Celebrate Wins, When One Kid Isn't Winning

July 2019:

Strengthen Your Athletes Decision Making

Help Athletes Be Confident In Tough Situations

June 2019:

5 Reasons Why Your Athletes Need a Hydration Plan

How to Hydrate Your Athlete If They Don't Like Water

7 Reasons to Invest in a Multi-Sport Camp

May 2019:

How to Help Athletes Navigate Between Sport Seasons

Take a Lap: Alternatives to Exercise as Punishment in Youth Sports

How Youth Sports Can Lead to a Better Job Later in Life

April 2019:

What you Need to Know About E-Cigarettes and Vaping

Clean and Healthy Competition: Why it Matters

4 Myths Parents Need to Know About Supplements

March 2019:

Summer Nutrition Tips for Youth and Teen Athletes

Sport Performance Anxiety in Youth Sports

Tips for Fueling Vegetarian Teen Athletes

February 2019:

Grit: How to Get Back Up After Failure

Bad Call: The Best Ways for Coaches and Parents to Respond to Bad Calls

Setting the Stage: 5 Pre-Game Activities to BoostSportsmanship

January 2019:

How to Teach Accountability in a Positive Way

How to Get Back in the Game with a Stronger

The Importance of Accountable Sports ParentsTeam Mindset