MAAPP Is Coming June 23rd - Information from USAS Please Read the MAAPP News! There are still a couple weeks left before the June 23rd deadline to implement MAAPP. Your feedback has been heard and much appreciated, and we want to continue to provide resources to assist you in your implementation. Please take the time to visit www.usaswimming.org/maapp. We continue to add additional resources and update existing resources to assist you in understanding and implementing the policy. The new resource additions this week include short webinars that break down each section...

TrueSport Expert Series - Anxiety The TrueSport Expert Series is an in-depth look at youth sports from experts, ranging from coaches, to doctors, to nutritionists, to sport psychologists, on topics examining the performance, values and health of youth athletes. Click Here to play the videos. Dr. David Conan-Norville on Anxiety Sports challenge young athletes to push themselves past their self-imposed physical and mental limits. Dr. David Conant-Norville, a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatric physician, explains how coaches can help athletes build confidence and manage the anxiety that comes with high...

TrueSport Expert Series - Attitude The TrueSport Expert Series is an in-depth look at youth sports from experts, ranging from coaches, to doctors, to nutritionists, to sport psychologists, on topics examining the performance, values and health of youth athletes. Click Here to play the videos. Noah Hoffman on Attitude Sport not only teaches us how to be better athletes, but better people. Noah Hoffman, two-time Olympian in cross-country skiing, shares how his teammates taught him a huge lesson on attitude. Learn more about Noah Hoffman.

TrueSport Expert Series - Leadership The TrueSport Expert Series is an in-depth look at youth sports from experts, ranging from coaches, to doctors, to nutritionists, to sport psychologists, on topics examining the performance, values and health of youth athletes. Click Here   to play the videos. Sally Roberts on Leadership Leaders aren’t made overnight. Sally Roberts, former elite wrestler, sport psychology consultant, and founder of Wrestle Like A Girl, explains how coaches, parents, and all role models play a part in developing leadership skills in athletes that help them and...

Clean Sport - United States Anti- Doping Agency (USADA) Resources: Just because the summer months are almost here doesn't mean a common cold won't strike. Here are some ways athletes subject to antidoping rules can safely use cold and flu medications when needed: Athletes: Searching your medication on GlobalDRO and then comparing your results with your competitive status are the first two steps when determining if you need a TUE. Check out the process: How is spironolactone used medically? Can athletes apply for a TUE for spironolactone and canrenone? Answers in this link.

The Science of Making Better Decisions The Science of Decisions   Understanding some principles of behavioral economics can help us make better decisions in the short run in order to achieve our long term goals. This can help us take and sustain action on any learning pursuit.   Listen to the 25:24 podcast

Challenge Yourself with Nutrition This Summer The Internet is awash with challenges. From J.Lo and A-Rod’s 10-day “zero carbs” challenge (not dietitian-approved and not a good idea for active swimmers unless you are looking to bonk in the pool), to charity-inspired money raising challenges (like the ice bucket challenge to raise awareness for ALS).   This summer, take the challenge fever in a positive direction and challenge yourself or your teammates to adopt healthy habits to enhance your swimming performance and set yourself up for good health in the years...

Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy The Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy is required to be implemented by June 23rd. We are breaking the policy down into chunks to make implementing easier for teams. Go to www.usaswimming.org/maapp to find information about the travel requirements, and all the additional information. Additionally, make sure that all of your athletes that are 18+ complete the Athlete Protection Training by this same date. The training they have to take is the same that all other non-athlete members have to take and can be accessed at https://www.usaswimming.org/utility/landing-pages/safe-sport/apt. For questions...

CVST's Sky Steele Has Feature Story on News Channel 8 An abbreviated stroy will air on News Channel 8 today on the 5pm Newscast. Direct Link to this story on WFLA.com:  https://www.wfla.com/sports/swimmer-with-down-syndrome-making-a-splash-at-carrollwood-country-club/2035467957

2019-2021 Athlete Committee Applications The Florida Swimming Athlete Committee (FLAC) has been quickly gaining national recognition, gaining commendations and recognition from numerous national Athlete leaders for our development, organization, and engagement. Now, FLAC is opening applications for six new individuals to join this front-runner committee in the Athlete Representative community. We are looking for motivated, high-caliber individuals to join us in promoting athlete representation and engagement in this LSC and beyond. While the position is thorough and engaging, it is also an exciting opportunity for our athletes to involve themselves...