National Youth Sports Week Wednesday, Oct 26—Athlete Health and Wellness Day We’ll highlight tools, resources, and content for athlete health and wellness with an emphasis on physical and mental health. Brought to you by TrueSport PEP RALLY DAY | COACHES DAY | WELLNESS DAY | SAFETY DAY | SPIRIT DAY | PLAY DAY help create a path forward for athlete health TrueSport Talks: Mental Wellness & the Student-Athlete Attend online | November 16, 2022 Register here Learn, Do, Celebrate The World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Join TrueSport on Wednesday, October 26th as they highlight tools, resources, and content that support a healthy, whole athlete. Learn Families: Download a checklist of food to avoid when you are asked to bring treats for a team snack. Learn more Clubs & Teams: Share these articles focusing on athlete health with your members. Is My Youth Athlete Mentally Well? How Athletes Can Support Concussion Recovery with Nutrition Six Physical Signs that Athletes Are Overtraining and at Risk Do Families: Sign up for the TrueSport Talks: Mental wellness and the student-athlete virtual event taking place on November 16th. Encourage your coaches, parents, and athletes to register. Register here Clubs & Teams: Provide each team with a checklist of mental health best practices that can be included in their warmup routine. Download the checklist Celebrate Families, Clubs, & Teams: Share or reshare a photo or video of an athlete you know embodying sportsmanship on social media with the hashtags #nationalyouthsportsweek #athletehealth and tag @truesportusa and @nbcsportsengine on Instagram to be highlighted. Start sharing Featured Nutrition Articles As a parent, you go to great lengths to both safeguard your children and give them the best opportunities possible. Nutrition is a key component of a healthy sport and life. We've curated a few of our best nutrition articles here for you. 6 Healthy Snacks to Keep in Your Sport Locker 7 Best Go-To Foods to Bring on the Road 5 Quick and Easy Snacks to Sustain Your Athlete’s Energy 10 Healthy Team Snacks for Kids’ Sports Smart Snacking for Back-to-School More Articles from TrueSport 5 Things to Avoid When Cultivating Grit How Parents of Youth Athletes Can Navigate Anti-Doping Rules and Medications 6 Ways to Help Prepare Athletes for Future Anti-Doping Programs 6 Ways Coaches Can Facilitate Peer Pressure for Good Do You Know How to Set Goals That Really Matter? How to Implement Intrinsic Foot Strengthening for Young Athletes Team Snack Checklist The Growth of Women’s Sports and Why It Matters for Youth Sport The Power of Pause: Why and How to Take Breaks in Sport Nutrition Myths – Diet Trends Myth Busters: Do Young Athletes Need B Vitamins to Support Performance? Six Ways to Self-Reflect for Better Team Culture View More