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As a parent, you go to great lengths to both safeguard your children and give them the best opportunities possible. You enroll them in sports activities so they can make friends, develop new skills, and learn important life lessons. You buy them the best equipment, make sure they remember to bring it to practice, and help them put it on correctly. You watch practices and games so you can be right there for the cheers of happiness, the tears of sadness, and the pain of defeat.

While winning results are alluring, you know that the best reward is seeing the improved confidence, friendships, and overall growth your young athletes gain through meaningful sport experiences.

Help maximize your athlete’s potential both on and off the field with these TrueSport Parent resources.

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Sportsmanship

Respect & Accountability
A Good Sport
Teamwork
Leadership
Bullying Prevention
Conflict Resolution

Character Building & Life Skills

Goal-Setting
Decision-Making
Shortcuts
Perseverance
Performance Anxiety
Mental Wellness

Clean & Healthy Performance

Energy Drinks
Dietary Supplements
Performance-Enhancing Drugs
Nutrition
Hydration
Preparation & Recovery
Clean Sport
Body Image

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The common causes of adolescent back pain, when to seek medical treatment, and how to help alleviate discomfort at home…

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Healthy athletes ultimately compete better and longer in their chosen sport while also developing important life skills.

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Simple explanations for why and when an athlete should focus on weight gain and easy ways that you can help…

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How to be a TrueSport Parent

Become a TrueSport Parent in 3 easy steps:

1. Abide by the
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2. Share TrueSport Lessons with your athlete’s coaches

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3. Get your 10 step guide to being a TrueSport Parent

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1:

Abide by the TS Parent code
of conduct
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2:

Share TrueSport Lessons with your athlete’s coaches
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3:

Get your 10 step guide to being a TrueSport Parent
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