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The Spirit of Sport™ is a USADA newsletter dedicated to providing timely and accurate anti-doping information for athletes, support personnel and others interested in the Olympic and Paralympic Movement.
This issue of "Spirit of Sport" includes:
I Compete Clean because...
USADA's Drug Reference Department
Good Morning USADA
Less than a Tablespoon
Spotlight on Sportsmanship
USACoaching.org takes Athlete Accountability to an Elite Level
Symposium on Anti-Doping
New and Improved
Spirit of Sport, Summer 2009 This issue of "Spirit of Sport" includes:
Doping in Sports
USADA DCOs: Highly Qualified Leaders
One Council, One Voice
Cycling: A Team Sport
Virtual Spirit of Sport
Cannabis and Sport
Beta-2 agonists and TUEs
Global Drug Reference Online
Destination Vancouver
Spirit of Sport, Spring 2009 This issue of "Spirit of Sport" includes:
Success through Leadership
Enhancing the Athlete Experience
Introducing...Sportfolio Teams
A Crusader for True Sport
For Our Future —True Sport
New Year, New Rules
Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs)
Dining Hall Chats
Spirit of Sport, Winter 2008 This issue of "Spirit of Sport" includes:
Firmness and Fairness
Arm Yourself With Solid Training
Getting the Training Edge - Inform Yourself
Changes to the International Standard for Testing
Changes to TUE Standard
Changes to the Prohibited List
Victorious Achievements
Spirit of Sport, July - September 2008 This issue of "Spirit of Sport" includes:
My Victory. I compete clean.
Quick Hitters - No way! I can text to an e-mail address?; Who is that? What is this?; Heads Up! New WADA Rules Effective January 1, 2009
Breakthrough in Detecting Blood Doping
Do You Pay Attention to all of the Rules of Sport?
Technically Speaking: Corticosteroids? What are those?
The Training Room: Attention Coaches and Trainers - New WADA Standards Are Coming
Spirit of Sport, April - June 2008 This issue of "Spirit of Sport" includes:
My Health. My Sport. My Victory. I Compete Clean - A Look at USADA's Clean Sport Initiative
Blood Testing: The Basics
Sports Step Up to Help Level the Playing Field
Quick Hitters - Going Somewhere? Take USADA With You!, Early Birds Get the Bottle, It's A Jungle Out There
In Search of the Spirit of Sport
Technically Speaking: What's the Dope on Cannabinoids?
Spirit of Sport, January - March 2008 This issue of "Spirit of Sport" includes:
Supplements & Sanctions: A Cautionary Tale
Introducing Carl Swenson: USADA's New Board of Director Member
Quick Hitters - Out-Of-Competition News: I need to update my Athlete Location Form. What do I do?, USADA's Athlete Network
Strict Liability - FAQ's
Technically Speaking: Changes to the Prohibited List
The Training Room - Athlete Support Personnel: A Complete Coach
Operation Raw Deal - A Partnership Between USADA and the Drug Enforcement Administration
Spirit of Sport, October - December 2007 This issue of "Spirit of Sport" includes:
The End of an Era - Terry Madden leaves USADA
Quick Hitters - What is "120-Day Testing?", Know the Differences: USADA and NCAA
The Leadership Changes, but the Commitment Stays the Same - New CEO Travis Tygart
New Student-Athlete Website - Thatsdope.org
Technically Speaking - Blood Testing Update: Part II
The Training Room - Athlete Support Personnel: Join the Fight for Clean Sport
Supplements - Are You at Risk?
Spirit of Sport, July - September 2007 This issue of "Spirit of Sport" includes:
For the Love of the Game- An Interview with Scott Hogsett
The Loudspeaker - A new segment voicing the athlete's opinions
Quick Hitters - Put in Your Two Cents, Did I Miss a Test?, Blood Testing News
Paralympics Inspired
Technically Speaking - Can "Energy Drink" In = Energy Out?
The Training Room - Passionate Leadership, A word from Mike Candrea
Spirit of Sport, April - June 2007 This issue of "Spirit of Sport" includes:
A Determined Life - An Interview with Don Gambril
The Loudspeaker - A new segment voicing the athlete's opinions
Quick Hitters - The Digital Age, OOC Reminders, Going to the Pan or Parapan American Games?
The Little Games That Could
Technically Speaking - How Do They Pick Athletes for Out-of-Competition Tests, Anyway?
The Training Room - Can Athletes Learn Determination?
The Athlete's Advantage ToolKit
Spirit of Sport, January - March 2007 This issue of "Spirit of Sport" includes:
In Step With Pam McGonigle - U.S. Track and Field Paralympian and USADA Athlete Ambassador
Calling All Cyclists
Quick Hitters - Prohibited List, Pan American Notice, Change of Plan? Text Us!
The Straight Dope on Sample Research
2006 Sport Highlights
What is Growth Hormone?
Coaches' Corner - Athlete Support Pocket Guide
Spirit of Sport, October - December 2006 This issue of "Spirit of Sport" includes:
“If you’re not cheating, you’re not trying”- A look at the integrity of sport
Updates to the 2007 Prohibited List
Out-of- Competition FAQ’s
WADA Code- Harmonizing Rules for Clean Sport
Coaches’ Corner: What Would You Do?
The health risks of steroids
Spirit of Sport, July - September 2006 This issue of "Spirit of Sport" includes:
Coming Clean: Cyclist Adam Bergman takes responsibility for his actions
An ethical situation for you to consider
Technically Speaking: What is Erythropoietin (EPO)?
Coaches’ Corner: What Would You Do?
Athletes assume the risks with dietary supplements
Spirit of Sport, April - June 2006 This issue of "Spirit of Sport" includes:
Interview with IPC Archery World Champion Jeff Fabry
Doping Control Officers – Maintaining Integrity
Technically Speaking: What is Finasteride?
USADA Research in Action
Coaches’ Corner: What Would You Do?
The Playing Field, January - March 2006 This issue includes:
Dispelling the Myths about the Therapeutic Use Exemptions
Highlight the criteria used in granting TUEs
A coaching dilemma to analyze in The Coaches’ Corner
Spirit of Sport, January - March 2006 This issue of "Spirit of Sport" includes:
Interview with Bobsledder Vonetta Flowers
Doping Control at the 2006 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
2006 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games General Facts and Figures
Therapeutic Use Exemption changes
Statement from Erin Mirabella, a cyclist who had to give her medal back
The Playing Field, October - December 2005 This issue includes:
Dispelling the Myths about the World Anti-Doping Program
Highlights from the WADA 2006 Prohibited List
A coaching dilemma to analyze in The Coaches’ Corner
Update on NCAA & Doping Sanctions Imposed by Other Sport Bodies
Spirit of Sport, October-December 2005 Formerly "True Sport," this issue of "Spirit of Sport" includes:
Interview with Short Track Speedskating athlete Apolo Anton Ohno
USADA's worldwide research efforts
120 Day Pre-Games Testing
Coordination of International Testing
The Playing Field, July-September 2005 This issue includes:
An overview of The Code and the roles & responsibilities of athlete support personnel
A review of the Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) process for athletes
A coaching dilemma to analyze in The Coaches’ Corner
USADA’s position on supplements
True Sport, July-September 2005 This issue includes:
Interview with water polo athlete Genai Kerr
Athlete Location Forms
Tidbits about Phentermine, a substance on the WADA Prohibited List
True Sport Crossword
True Sport, April-June 2005 This issue includes:
Interview with track & field athlete Kelli White
Athlete Location Forms
Therapeutic Use Exemption
Athlete Advisory regarding Yasmin
True Sport, January-March 2005 This issue includes:
History of Ice Sledge Hockey
Steroid Precursors
Drug Reference Online
WADA’s 2005 List of Prohibited Substances & Methods
True Sport, October-December 2004 This issue includes:
Interview with cross-country skiier/mountain biker Carl Swenson
Athlete Location Form Changes
Harmonizing Anti-Doping for All Athletes in the World
True Sport, July-September 2004 This issue includes:
Interview with Sarah Billmeier, Paralympic Alpine Ski Champion
Legal Perspective
Public Service Announcement Update
Therapeutic Use Exemption Reminders
True Sport, April-June 2004 This issue includes:
Interview with Judo athlete Jimmy Pedro
Testing in Athens
Medications – Therapeutic Use Exemptions
True Sport, January-March 2004 This issue includes:
Interview with Cyclist Alison Dunlap
The World Code
USADA’s Public Service Announcements
Clean Sport Campaign – Take a Stand!
