In a survey conducted as part of a USADA research study, the majority of respondents ranked coaches as the top positive influence on today’s youth – even above teachers and parents. Coaches spend significant time with their players both on and off the field, which means that competitors of all ages come to depend upon…
Coach’s Advantage® Program to Reach More Coaches through an Agreement with the National Strength and Conditioning Association Launched in 2010 and updated annually as a comprehensive resource for coaches, the Coach’s Advantage® program will now reach even more trainers and coaches thanks to a new agreement established between the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and…
In sport, athletes assume strict liability for every substance they ingest, so they have to be very aware of the ingredients in the products they use, including their medications and supplements. It’s especially important for athletes to be aware of the risks associated with supplements because the contents aren’t confirmed by the Food and Drug…
USADA recognizes that most athletes are dedicated to competing clean and avoiding prohibited substances. However, we also know this can be difficult when commonly prescribed medical devices, such as asthma inhalers, may contain banned substances. Many of the asthma inhalers marketed in the U.S. contain short and long-acting beta-2 agonists, which are included on the…
At USADA, we know that preparing for competition can be a time-consuming process both physically and mentally, but it’s important to remember the anti-doping requirements that go along with high-level sporting events. We created a brief list of anti-doping responsibilities to help you and your athletes prepare for clean competition. Here are five things to…
Athletes…you train day in and day out, and you have countless people helping you along the way. But, do you know who is really in your corner? Do they have your best interests at heart? Have you ever felt pressured to move forward in a direction that made you uncomfortable? What is the Prohibited…
What is Meldonium? Meldonium (Mildronate) is an anti-ischemic drug that was added to the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Prohibited List, effective January 1, 2016. Not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and not available in the U.S., meldonium is classified as a non-specified substance in the class of Metabolic Modulators on the WADA Prohibited…
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