As a young athlete, it’s natural to feel like there are many things in your life that are outside of your control. But often, we underestimate just how much control […]
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What’s the Difference Between Nutrition and Supplement Labels?
You might have found yourself in the grocery store staring at two similar bars or drink mixes on the shelf. While they look pretty similar at a glance, the labels […]
Five Simple Ways to Tackle Vitamin D Deficiency with Food
Multiple studies have found that most people are deficient in vitamin D, one of the essential vitamins that everyone—but especially athletes—need in order to function at their best. Athletes are even more at […]
Five Ways to Ensure Your Athletes Are Competing Well
As a coach, you have the ability to either help or hinder your athletes’ pursuit of success in sport, as well as their overall wellness. A good coach ensures that mental and […]
Your Circle of Care: Learning When to Say When
As an athlete, your circle of care – from friends to coaches – is extremely important to your physical wellbeing and your mental wellness. TrueSport Athlete Ambassador Abby Raymond had to learn […]
When One Door Closes: An Athlete’s Story of Perseverance
When he was young, Aaron Scheidies dreamed of being a professional soccer player, but as his vision began to decline, his aspirations of playing soccer became unobtainable. He struggled with […]
Why and How Athletes Should Set Non-sport Goals
Many young athletes enjoy setting and working toward sport goals, whether it’s achieving a personal best in competition or just doing a certain number of free throws at each practice. […]
5 Things to Know about Branched Chain Amino Acids
You may have heard about branched chain amino acids, or BCAAs, in a sports magazine or on a fitness nutrition website and wondered what all the hype was about. You […]
How to Help an Early High Performer Adjust Expectations in Sport
When you coach a young athlete who’s shown ‘natural talent’ or who has committed to one sport, it can be tricky to handle their expectations for their future in sport. […]
6 Goals to Keep You Going After Life in Sport
Life after sport—or more specifically, life after organized sport—can feel scary. If you’re heading to college and not planning to play, or you’re dealing with an injury or upcoming surgery […]