How to Use the Toolkit?
Start with Self-Education
Explore the articles and resources included in this toolkit, as well as those throughout the TrueSport website.
Integrate the Resources
Implement your key takeaways into your in- and out-of-season training.
Address Athlete Well-Being
Regularly reference mental wellness resources and proactively discuss topics like stress, social media, and self-care with fellow athletes, coaches, and parents.
Model and Reinforce
Consistently demonstrate sportsmanship, ethical behavior, and healthy habits in your interactions with teammates, coaches, parents, opponents, referees, and the broader community.
Give Back to the Sport Community
Create a TrueSport Club or Peer Mentoring program in your community (town, school, sports club, etc.) and show the next generation of athletes what it means to be a TrueSport athlete.
Join the TrueSport Network
Subscribe to the TrueSport Newsletter for articles, videos, and updates on all things TrueSport.
The Mindset of a TrueSport Champion Setting Goals, Embracing Challenges, Learning from Failure, and Striving for Success
Success as a TrueSport athlete starts with setting clear, meaningful goals and embracing a growth mindset. As Team USA Paralympian Trevon Jenifer says, “Successful athletes set goals and a planned roadmap—write your goals down, assess them often, and challenge yourself.” Progress isn’t about being perfect from the start; it’s about seeing every challenge as an opportunity, learning from setbacks, and growing stronger through perseverance. By developing resilience and making thoughtful decisions—in both training and everyday choices—you’ll build the foundation for lasting achievement. Track your goals, reflect on your journey, and celebrate each step forward.
One-of-a kind, interactive learning experience featuring TrueSport Athlete Ambassadors that explores how their focus on developing key life skills and core values helped drive their success both in athletics and life.
Fueling For Performance
Every athlete’s performance starts with smart choices around fueling for sport. What you eat and drink affects your energy, focus, endurance, and recovery—on and off the field. Prioritizing balanced meals, staying properly hydrated, and making informed decisions about supplements helps you achieve your best, while upholding clean sport values ensures you compete with integrity. Use these tips and resources to fuel your success and stay healthy every step of the way.
Discover tips on fueling for peak performance, hydration, gut health, and safer supplement use—empowering athletes of all levels to make healthy, confident food choices.
This easy-to-understand guide helps athletes at all levels and their families make smart choices about supplements.
This guide provides practical information to help caregivers, athletes, and coaches identify possible risk factors for Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs), determine appropriate strategies for prevention, and provide support for athletes at risk for REDs and the associated health effects.
Empower your team to reach new heights—explore how perseverance drives peak performance, builds character, and learn actionable ways to foster it in your athletes with the TrueSport Perseverance lesson!
Results that come from competing clean are the only ones that matter. Help build habits that stick.
Mind & Body Champions Take Care of Both!
Being your best as an athlete isn’t just about training hard or fueling your body—it’s also about looking after your mind. Taking care of both your physical and mental health sets the foundation for reaching your biggest goals and enjoying every step of your journey. Whether you’re chasing a new personal record, bouncing back from a setback, or handling the pressures of competition and school, a resilient mind is just as crucial as a strong body. Mental wellness helps you manage stress, stay focused, build confidence, and recover from tough days. When you make time for both movement and moments of rest, healthy meals, and honest conversations, you create your own recipe for success.
One-of-a kind, interactive learning experience featuring TrueSport Athlete Ambassadors that explores how their focus on developing key life skills and core values helped drive their success both in athletics and life.
Values in Action Building Life Skills Through Sport
Sport is about more than just winning—it’s about living your values and building character. Every athlete has the chance to develop skills that matter both on AND OFF the field of play. Through sports, you learn how to resolve conflicts respectfully, step up as a leader, work together with teammates, and handle tough conversations with honesty and empathy. These abilities—like communication, accountability, resilience, and cooperation—don’t just help create a strong, positive team; they become the foundation for your success in school, relationships, and your future career.
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