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You are more than your sport. Being an athlete can be an important part of who you are, but it is not the only part. You can also be a student, friend, sibling, teammate, artist, volunteer, or someone who enjoys time away from competition. Making room for the parts of life beyond sport is part of self-care. What is something you enjoy outside of your sport? na2.hubs.ly/H08fBNs0 #TrueSport #SelfCare #AthleteIdentity #AthleteWellbeing #YouthSports

Trick or Treat? Taking time to rest can help you become a stronger athlete. Treat. 🎃 Rest is not a setback. It is an essential part of a sustainable sport experience. Time away from training can support recovery, help reduce burnout, and allow athletes to return with more energy, perspective, and enjoyment. Make room to pause, recover, and return ready for what is next. Learn more about supporting a healthy, sustainable sport experience at TrueSport: na2.hubs.ly/H08fB6Q0 #TrueSport #TrickOrTreat #SelfCare #Rest #AthleteWellbeing #YouthSports

The ride home can be about more than the game. For caregivers, the time after practice or competition can be an opportunity to listen, ask open-ended questions, and let athletes share what they need without immediately turning the conversation into an evaluation of performance. Hear from TrueSport Ambassador Joe Delagrave on making space for meaningful conversations with young athletes. Try this after your next practice or competition: “What did you learn today?” #TrueSportTalks #SportParents #HealthySport #YouthSports #AthleteWellbeing @JoeDelagrave

Every athlete will face hard moments, whether it is an injury, a difficult performance, or a missed opportunity. Those moments can be disappointing, but they do not erase your effort, growth, or potential. TrueSport Ambassador Sophia Vitas knows that firsthand how to use disappointment to come back stronger. Hear her story, then get the tools to process your own setbacks from TrueSport Expert Kevin Chapman, from feeling your emotions to focusing on what you can control: na2.hubs.ly/H08zQmk0 #MentalWellnessMonday #TrueSport #Resilience #AthleteMindset #YouthSports @drkchap

Constant connection can take a physical toll on athletes, not just a mental one. Late-night scrolling, comparison-driven body image pressures, and nonstop performance feedback can disrupt sleep, recovery, and overall health in ways that affect both well-being and performance. At the 2026 TrueSport Talks Symposium, hear from TrueSport Expert Michele LaBotz, MD, FAAP, and Jeffrey Durmer, MD, PhD, as they examine the physical impact of an always-on sport culture. From sleep disruption and fatigue to body image strain and overexposure to feedback, this session will offer practical strategies for athletes, coaches, and caregivers to build healthier digital habits, protect recovery, and support sustainable performance. Join us virtually on November 4 at 8:30 a.m. MST for this free event. Register: na2.hubs.ly/H08gWBC0 #TrueSportTalks #TrueSport #AthleteMentalWellness #YouthSports #SleepHealth @SportsEngine

Success is more than the next level. It is easy to feel behind when other athletes appear to be getting more playing time, recognition, offers, or opportunities. But progress can also be found in effort, learning, relationships, resilience, and enjoyment. One missed opportunity does not erase the work you have put in. Your path does not have to look like someone else’s to have value. In our latest article, we share how athletes can redefine success in ways that support both performance and wellbeing. It is also an important part of the conversation we will continue at the 2026 TrueSport Talks: Athlete Mental Wellness, Digital Pressures, and Performance Symposium on November 4. Read more: na2.hubs.ly/H08rBLd0 #TrueSport #AthleteMindset #YouthSports #HealthySport #AthleteWellbeing #SelfCare #TrueSportTalks

Self-care isn't always something you do alone. Sometimes the healthiest decision isn't to push through by yourself — it's choosing to lean on a trusted teammate, coach, caregiver, friend, or mental-health professional. Talking it out can help you process stress and remember that support is available. Who helps you feel supported when sport gets difficult? TrueSport Expert Nadia Kyba explains how teams can practice communal care by offering help, asking for help, and looking out for one another. na2.hubs.ly/H08dRZZ0 #TrueSport #SelfCare #AthleteWellbeing #MentalWellness #YouthSports

Trick or Treat? Everyone else is ahead of you. Trick. 👻 Social media can make it look like every other athlete is getting more offers, more playing time, more recognition, or more opportunities. But you are usually seeing highlights and not the full picture. Your path does not have to look like someone else’s. Focus on what you can control: your effort, your growth, your relationships, and why you play. Learn how to set goals that focus on what you can control: na2.hubs.ly/H08dNsS0 #TrueSport #TrickOrTreat #AthleteMindset #YouthSports #SelfCare

Healthy habits support the whole athlete. Wellbeing is built in everyday moments: getting enough rest, fueling your body, staying connected to people who support you, and making time to reset when sport gets demanding. Hear from TrueSport Ambassador Trey Jenifer on wellness-centered habits and the role they can play in a healthy sport experience. Explore three practical ways coaches can help make healthy habits part of team culture: na2.hubs.ly/H08dH770 #TrueSportTalks #TrueSport #AthleteWellbeing #HealthySport #YouthSports

Emma Navarro’s experience with REDs highlights the importance of proper fueling for athlete health and performance, as well as for a young athletes’ growth and development. Read Emma's story here: sports.yahoo.com/articles/em… Learn more about recognizing, preventing, and treating REDs with TrueSport’s REDs Guide: truesport.org/downloadable-r… #TrueSport #AthleteHealth #YouthSports #REDs #SportsNutrition

One difficult moment does not define you. Mistakes, losses, and setbacks are part of sport. What matters is how you respond: pause, take a breath, notice what you can learn, and focus on your next step. Hear from Dr. Dinin on dealing with failure in the moment. #MentalWellnessMonday #TrueSport #Resilience #AthleteMindset #YouthSports @AaronDinin

For today’s athletes, the game doesn’t end when they leave the field, court, or track. Social media, recruiting platforms, performance data, and constant visibility can create a 24/7 pressure cycle—while AI-generated and manipulated content is changing what feels real and trustworthy. At the 2026 TrueSport Talks Symposium, hear from TrueSport Expert Deborah Gilboa, MD, and Athlete Ambassador Trey Jenifer, PLY, as they explore how hyperconnectivity and emerging technology are reshaping athlete identity, pressure, and mental wellness. This session will offer practical strategies for athletes, coaches, and sport leaders to set healthy boundaries, protect trust, and support athlete development in an always-on world. Join us for this free virtual event on November 4 at 8:30 a.m. MST. Register: na2.hubs.ly/H08jzW50 #TrueSportTalks #TrueSport #AthleteMentalWellness #YouthSports #DigitalWellness @AskDocG @trevon_jenifer @SportsEngine

Self-care in sport is not only about taking time to rest. It is also about making choices that protect your body and mind when pressure to improve quickly can make shortcuts feel tempting. In our latest article, TrueSport Expert and licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Melissa Streno, explores the slippery slope of shortcut culture and how athletes can build a healthier, more sustainable approach to success. Read more: na2.hubs.ly/H08jB-Z0 #TrueSport #SelfCare #CleanSport #AthleteWellbeing #YouthSports #HealthySport

A self-care check-in can be simple. Ask yourself: How is my energy? What emotions am I carrying? Have I eaten, hydrated, rested, or connected with someone I trust? There is no one perfect self-care routine. Start by noticing what you need today. Find self-care tools and resources in the TrueSport Athlete Toolkit: na2.hubs.ly/H089sx70 #TrueSport #SelfCare #AthleteWellbeing #MentalWellness #YouthSports

Trick or Treat? Negative self-talk helps you perform better. 🧟‍♂️ Trick. Harsh self-talk is not the same as motivation. The way athletes talk to themselves before, during, and after competition can shape how they respond to pressure and setbacks. Noticing unhelpful patterns—and practicing more supportive self-talk—can help athletes approach challenges with greater awareness and confidence. TrueSport Expert Dr. Kevin Chapman shares eight ways athletes can improve their self-talk for better performance: na2.hubs.ly/H089pCt0 #TrueSport #TrickOrTreat #MentalWellness #SelfTalk #AthleteMindset #YouthSports @drkchap

Athlete wellbeing is part of good coaching. Coaches have an opportunity to shape more than performance. The everyday environment they create—how they communicate, respond to challenges, and care for the people on their team—can make a meaningful difference in how athletes experience sport. Hear from TrueSport Ambassador @JoeDelagrave on putting athlete wellbeing at the center of coaching. Watch the video, then explore coaching resources that support the whole athlete at na2.hubs.ly/H089kLK0. #TrueSportTalks #AthleteWellbeing #Coaching #HealthySport #YouthSports

Visualization can help you prepare with intention. It is not about guaranteeing an outcome. Visualization can be a way to mentally rehearse, focus on your next step, and approach challenges with greater confidence. Before practice or competition, take a moment to picture yourself responding with effort, composure, and resilience. Hear from TrueSport Talks speaker Anna Hall on using visualization in sport. Try it this week: choose one moment you want to mentally rehearse before your next practice or competition. #MentalWellnessMonday #TrueSport #Visualization #AthleteMindset #YouthSports @annahallslayton

Meet USADA Vice Chair, Kara Goucher, OLY. Kara is a former professional distance runner, two-time Olympian, and trailblazer for athletes who has long used her voice to advocate for clean sport and athlete well-being. Her running career took her to the world’s biggest stages, including the Olympic Games and World Championships, and she continues to inspire the next generation through her leadership, commentary, and advocacy. Here is what Kara would tell her younger self: “There is so much in running to look forward to. Don’t feel like you have to achieve it all now, it just keeps getting better.” What advice would you give your younger self? Share it in the comments. #TrueSport #BackToSchool #YouthSports #CleanSport @karagoucher

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we're thinking about how the stories we tell in sport affect how athletes see toughness, perfection, and success, and whether it feels safe to ask for help. At the 2026 TrueSport Talks Symposium, @StephenBorelli, and Christine Brennan (@cbrennansports) from USA Today, Olympian and USADA Vice Chair, Kara Goucher (@karagoucher), and Kate Hartman Rosenzweig from the USOPC will look at how media narratives and cultural expectations can influence athlete mental wellness, and how intentional storytelling can help build sport cultures that are safer and more resilient. Free virtual event, November 4 at 8:30 a.m. MST. Save your Spot: na2.hubs.ly/H08gWyF0 #WorldMentalHealthDay #TrueSportTalks #AthleteMentalWellness #YouthSports #NationalYouthSportsWeek @SportsEngine