Muscle cramps are a common, and often painful, part of youth sports, but what actually causes them may surprise you. To better understand why cramps happen and how to respond,...
Author: Meghan Overton
Supporting Female Athletes With Mental Health And Performance
When it comes to youth sports, performance is often measured by speed, strength or skill. But for female athletes, success is shaped by much more. This can include mental health,...
How To Advocate For Your Child
Advocating for your child is one of the most important roles a parent or caregiver can take on, but it can also feel overwhelming at times. From healthcare visits to...
Healthy Eating and Snacking for Kids
With so much information about what kids should eat, it can be hard for parents and coaches to know what actually matters. From choosing balanced snacks to encouraging healthy habits...
More Than Medals
The Winter Olympics are about incredible athletic feats, but the lessons that resonate longest come from the mindset behind the performance. From resilience in the face of setbacks to honest...
Going Beyond the Court
By now, we all know the phrase: mental health matters. And it truly does. But how we strengthen our mental health looks different for everyone. This Competitive League season, we...
Announcing: Blue Sky All-Star Park
Gold Crown Foundation is proud to announce a new four-year partnership with Blue Sky Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, a trusted, locally owned Denver company that has served Colorado families...
Do Ankle Braces Matter for Youth Athletes?
Ankle braces are a common sight in youth sports, specifically basketball, but many coaches and parents still wonder when they’re truly necessary and effective. According to Dennis Coonan, athletic trainer...
Speed, Agility and Quickness with Next Level Sports Performance
Authored by Greg Brock, CSCS, TSAC-F and Manager of Sports Performance You have three buckets, each one containing various amounts of sand. Some are full, some are empty, and some...
Why Every Coach Should Have A First-Aid Kit
Coaches are often the first line of response when injuries happen during practice or games. Having a well-organized, sport-specific first-aid kit can make all the difference in managing minor injuries...