We know sleep is important. We also know that the last year has impacted our sleep habits, maybe for the better or maybe for worse. Between limiting stressors and...
Category: Health Huddle
The Female Athlete Triad
Sports like gymnastics, soccer, basketball and track require high energy input, meaning girls in those sports must eat enough of the right foods to remain healthy and at the...
Meet Ali Schroer, LCSW!
Say hello to the Gold Crown Health Huddle's newest expert...Ali Schroer, LCSW! We're very excited to have Ali as an added resource for coaches, parents, participants and community members....
What is an athletic trainer?
Have you had the chance to meet our amazing Children's Hospital Colorado athletic trainer, Alexis, yet? If not, next time you're at the Gold Crown Field House find the...
What Brain Science Can Teach Us About Adolescent Stress and Resilience
Adolescence can be stressful without a global pandemic, but imagine having to deal with all of the usual suspects of adolescence in 2020 and then throw in a global...
Sleep for Student Athletes Impacts Performance
Did you know that sleep (or lack of) can impact injury risk and recovery time in a young athlete? Did you also know that only 20% of teens get...
How to Talk to Your Child About the News
Because we live in a social media world where information is immediately available, talking to kids about current events can be challenging. If you found yourself struggling to talk...
Welcome CU Anschutz to the GCF Health Huddle team!
We're so excited to have the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus on board with our Health Huddle and are planning some exciting things in 2021. How does this...
Breaking the Stigma: The Hayden Hurst Story
Say it with us: "Don't make permanent decisions on temporary feelings." "Don't make permanent decisions on temporary feelings." "Don't make permanent decisions on temporary feelings." You may or may...
Off-Season Healthy Habits
It shouldn’t feel like the off-season right now at Gold Crown, but 2020 has been…a lot. While our staff is prepped and ready to open our doors the moment...