Television advertisements will tell you that you need Gatorade and Powerade to recover after a workout. If you want to replenish the electrolytes in your body you need one...
Stretching and Warmup For Injury Prevention
Studies show that a proper warmup is key in preventing injury and enhancing performance in young athletes. Competitive sports use different muscles and movement than your every day activity,...
The Psyche Behind Sports Injury Recovery
When you are recovering from an injury, there’s a lot more to rehabilitation than just physical therapy and rest. Reasonable goal setting and education about the injured body part,...
Is a Vegetarian Diet OK for Young Athletes?
"Eat your vegetables." - Every mom, ever. Great advice for any athlete, but can you get all of your required nutrients from vegetables alone? What nutrients are important for...
‘Lil Mac Hustle+Heart Scholarship
Mackenzie Forrest (‘Lil Mac) was a dedicated high school basketball player from Lakewood, Colorado who tragically lost her life in a car accident in 2016. Both on and off...
Serving The Community With Jeffco Eats
We are proud to announce that we helped provide almost 100,000 meals to the Jeffco community over the past three months through our partnership with Jeffco Eats. Now that...
How to Talk About Racism and National Protests with Your Children
The racial injustice and anguish we are witnessing in our communities and in the media every day has left many parents grappling with how to talk about racism, hate...
Supporting HB 1086: Mental Health Coverage For All
Mental Health coverage should be available for all. We are supporting House Bill 1086; which adds a requirement that mental health screenings should be part of mandatory health insurance...
At Home Strength and Power Program
Thanks to the Children's Hospital Sports Medicine Center and our Certified Athletic Trainer, Amber Craft, you will find an at home Strength and Power Program your athlete can participate...
DEALING WITH DISAPPOINTMENT DURING CORONAVIRUS CANCELLATIONS, POSTPONEMENTS
Athletes at all levels are dealing with disappointment in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. From little league to the pros, every athlete has had to make adjustments during this...