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Clean Sport - United States Anti- Doping Agency (USADA) Resources: Athletes: are you prescribed an inhaler to treat asthma? Check out this FAQ that will help you determine which inhalers are permitted in sport and if you might need a TUE. https://www.usada.org/what-athletes-need-to-know-about-inhaled-medications/ GlobalDRO.com not only allows you to check the status of a medication, but also the ingredients it contains. Check it out, all about cleansport. https://globaldro.com/Home Supplements: Keep in mind that energy drinks may not be the best choice for athletes. Here are the 5 things...
8 Things Theat Happen When You Start Paying Attention To Your Mindset Mental training can seem confusing and overwhelming when approached for the first time… Does it mean something is wrong with me? Does it mean my brain is busted? This stuff all sounds kind of hokey—just sit around, close my eyes and focus on my breathing-type stuff? No, you don’t need mental training because your brain is broken. And no, it’s not some The Secret-type stuff where you sit around wishing on the universe to give you what you need....
All Things 2020 Olympic Swimming Trials Plan on attending! 400 days! Tickets go on sale July 1, 2019. Don’t miss out! July 1, 2019 – All-Session tickets open for general public via Ticketmaster November 15, 2019 – Launch of 4-day ticket package (based on availability; date subject to change) February 15, 2020 – Launch of Daily and Single-Session tickets (based on availability; date subject to change) Learn More
Team USA Offers Resources for Parents of Youth Athletes Parents do not receive a playbook when their child signs up to play a sport. There is no manual. There is no tip sheet. An initiative by the United States Olympic Committee has pulled together expert advice and input from its many national governing bodies (NGBs) to produce the Team USA Parent Youth Sports Resources. It started April 5 and continuing each month through the end of 2019, the program will roll out a total of 32...
Muscle-building Protein Shakes May Threaten Health Medical News Today Many fitness protein powders that are commercially available consist primarily of whey proteins, which contain high levels of branched-chain amino acids. Now, research in mice observes further, suggesting that a diet that is high in BCCA-containing protein but relatively low in other essential nutrients can have many negative effects on long-term health and lifespan. Read More
Why I Didn't Quit Why I didn’t quit my sport when it got tough—and why you shouldn’t either Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2016/01/21/health/kids-youth-sports-parents/index.html, https://www.yellowbrickprogram.com/blog/pressure-youth-sports-study I used to repeatedly go through the school day only able to think about how much I didn’t want to go to afternoon swim practice. Every Saturday night I would go to bed with a pit in my stomach, thinking about my three-hour practice the next morning. My sport, which was supposed to be something I enjoyed, was a major source of dread in my life. Read More
Heat Sheet Available for Tomorrow's PCL Meet at TYCC The Tampa Yacht Club has released the Heat Sheets for tomorrow afternoon's PCL Meet. Please be sure to download and print a copy before you leave for the meet as they will not be available at the meet. Warm-ups begin at 4:50pm and the meet starts at 5:30pm. Click Here to go to the Events Page and download a Heat Sheet
Clean Sport - United States Anti- Doping Agency (USADA) Resources: Coaches: help your athletes succeed in our anti-doping program by checking out our Coach's Brochure. It has info on the doping control process, antidoping responsibilities, and more! Athletes must keep the collection vessel and sample in their possession and in the view of the Doping Control Officer at all times. Read more on athletes' responsibilities during the sample collection process. Trying to figure out if you need a TUE? Our TUE Pre-Check form can help make that process easier. Give it a look! Antidoping!
Children Should Not Stop Playing Sport in Run Up To Exams As It Has No Impact on Results By Camilla Turner, Education Editor The Telegraph Parents should not stop children playing sport in the run up to exams because it has no impact on results, a new study suggests. Taking part in competitive team games in the run up to GCSE and A-level exams will have no negative effects on a teenager’s grades, according to research commissioned by The Headmasters’ & Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC). The study analysed the...
