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Dietary Supplements By Dr. Matt Fedoruk, TrueSport It’s always important to be an informed consumer, especially when it comes to dietary supplements. U.S. Anti-Doping Agency Chief Science Officer Dr. Matt Fedoruk explains why supplements are so risky and how you and your athletes can minimize the risks of supplement use. Watch the 4 minute 20 second video:
An Open Letter to the Out of Control Sports Parent Sitting Next to Me in the Stands By John O'Sullivan, Changingthegameproject.com Dear Out of Control Sports Parent, You. Yeah, you. The one shouting “Get the rebound!!!” to your kid. The one with the heart palpitating so loudly that you cannot contain yourself. The one yelling and complaining about the coach. The one hollering at the 13-year-old referee. The one angry at my kid for making a mistake. The one hollering at the kids who made a mistake running...
Resilience By Sophia Herzog, TrueSport Expert Series Youth sports provide a training ground for athletes to develop mental toughness. Sophia Herzog, two-time World Champion and Paralympic silver medalist in swimming, explains the importance of learning how to deal with setbacks and shares how a positive team environment can change an athlete’s outlook on success. Learn More
Ditching One-Upmanship: How to Create Sportsmanship in the Stands We all know the stereotype of the ‘hockey dad’ or ‘soccer mom.’ The red-faced screaming parent in the stands at every game, viciously berating refs, coaches, and even other people’s children as the game goes on. That behavior might seem simply annoying, or even comical, but it can have serious negative impacts on young athletes. Joseph Burgo, PhD, author of The Narcissist You Know, explains how competitive parenting can be more damaging than you might realize—and offers some practical suggestions...
Four Myths Parents Need to Know about Supplements Dietary supplements are omnipresent in sports. When youth athletes see their professional idols or peers using supplements, they may feel supplementation is necessary to keep up with the competition. Since they are so readily available, it’s also easy for parents to think there’s no harm in letting athletes use them. Unfortunately, the supplement industry is one of smoke and mirrors. Although they might seem appropriate for young athletes trying to stay healthy and competitive, there are many myths surrounding supplements that...
Clean Sport - United States Anti- Doping Agency (USADA) Resources: Are you new to the testing pool or competing in a USADA tested event for the first time? Our antidoping 101 covers the basics of what you'll need to know! Athletes: Our 2019 Athlete Handbook has the info you need on anti-doping to help you compete clean. Give it a look! Doping is not only cheating. It's also dangerous. Be aware of the negative health effects of anabolic agents, peptide hormones, and other PEDs. Supplements: Did you know: Supplements that...
CVST Tampa Bay Swim Classic Job Sign-up Now Open Hey CVST - The Job Sign-up for this Month's CVST Hosted Tampa Bay Swim Classic is now open at CVST.org. Just Log-In, go to the Event Page and click the Job Sign-up button. Remember it is First Come, First Serve, and at this meet, the main positions we need filled for all sessions are Timers! Don't wait - Sign-up Today!
U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Swimming Ticket Information 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). Click Here for More Information
Heat Sheets and More for CYC Meet Carlouel Yacht Club (CYC) has released the Heat Sheets for this Saturday's Dick Smith Invitational, at the Long Center, in Clearwater. Parents, please be aware that each team MUST provide Two (2) Timers for each session. Please see Coach Randy as to your Timing Assignments. Warm-ups for the 10&Unders begin at 7:30am. Warm-ups for the 11&Overs will begin immediately after the end of the morning session. Assigned Team Seating and Assigned Team Warm-up Lanes have also been released by CYC. Click Here to...
