TrueSport Welcomes More Subject-Matter Experts to Grow Resources for Youth Sport Community
Press Release
26th March 2020
TrueSport, a positive youth sports initiative powered by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), today announced additional partnerships with diverse subject-matter experts who will contribute
clinical insights and evidence-based guidance to TrueSport content. The latest additions to the
TrueSport Expert Program <https://truesport.org/truevoices/true-experts-video-series/truesport-expert-bios/> will leverage backgrounds in psychology, social work, and sports medicine to address topics that are critical to the development and wellbeing of young athletes both on and off the field, including:
- Conflict resolution and bullying prevention
- Body image
- Preparation and recovery
Through practical and actionable take-aways on these complex subjects, the TrueSport Experts will help coaches, parents, and other sports influencers instill skills and values related to Character
Building & Life Skills, Clean & Healthy Performance, and Sportsmanship, which are the content cornerstones of the TrueSport Program.
“TrueSport is committed to providing the best possible guidance to those who support athlete wellbeing and working with these experts will allow us to do just that,” said Dr. Jennifer Royer,
TrueSport and Elite Education Director. “With the breadth of knowledge and experience offered through the TrueSport Expert Program, we can help parents and coaches develop and nurture the whole athlete by addressing everything from learning how to cope with
performance anxiety, to treating officials with respect, to practicing heathy eating habits.”
