Does My Athlete Need Hydration Supplements?
TrueSport Expert Kristen Ziesmer You may have noticed electrolyte drinks and drink mixes popping up on social media, in articles, on podcasts, and in grocery stores in recent years. But [...]
What is misconduct in sport and how can you respond?
While sport should be a safe place for athletes to grow and thrive, the devastating reality is that there are times when thatβs not true. That is why itβs so important for [...]
8 Ways to Reduce Anxiety and Promote Sleep with Nutrition
TrueSport Expert Kristen Ziesmer If your athlete is struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep through the night, or is dealing with some mild feelings of anxiety, tweaking their nutrition habits [...]
7 Ways Communities and Systems Can Support Mental Wellness for Student-Athletes
Jennifer Royer, PhD Youth sport has many stakeholders, ranging from the athletes themselves to their caregivers, coaches, sports organizers, and communities. While all those roles come with their own challenges, [...]
How to Help Your Overwhelmed Athlete Set Realistic Goals
Athletes today have more inputs and reasons for being overwhelmed than ever before. Even in youth sport, the demands on their time are plentiful: travel teams, school teams, tournaments, required time in [...]
Coaches – Do you know how to set goals that really matter?
As a coach, you play a large role in your athletesβ lives, and helping them set realistic, meaningful goals as a team and as individuals is one of the most important parts [...]
6 Practical Ways Athletes Can Set Goals around Physical Wellness
While itβs tempting to set all your goals for the season around specific athletic performances, goals that are oriented around wellness can make you both a stronger athlete and a healthier human. [...]
5 Ways Caregivers and Coaches Can Support Mental Wellness for Student-Athletes
As national statistics and stories continue to unveil, young athletes are in crisis in the U.S. right now, thanks in large part to a plethora of pressures placed on them. With this [...]
10 Tips for Balanced Nutrition during Vacation and Holidays
TrueSport Expert Kristen Ziesmer The holidays can be a dietary minefield, especially for student-athletes who are focused on eating a healthy diet. Here, TrueSport Expert Kristen Ziesmer, a registered dietitian [...]
11 Ways Parents Can Build Athlete Resilience by Improving Outlook
Deborah Gilboa, MD Parents have the tendency to want to βfixβ things for their athletes by offering their help or their opinion on challenging situations. But while that may feel [...]