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Category: Sports Performance

Sports Diversification vs. Early Specialization

April 15, 2025April 16, 2025

Authored by Robert Hulstrom BS, CSCS, USAW Level 1 In today’s youth sports culture, early specialization is becoming the new norm. Many think the more exposure a young athlete gets...

Helping Youth Athletes Play Better and Safer

April 2, 2025April 15, 2025

Often, the term ‘performance enhancement’ gets connected to drugs or substances that many of our favorite athletes get caught abusing. But performance enhancement has a much different meaning at Children’s...

Game Day Mental Preparation

February 2, 2025February 12, 2025

Pre-game jitters aren't always in the form of excitement. The days leading up to a big game can also cause a lot of stress. To get the most from each...

Warm-Up to Win: How Dynamic Movements Improve Basketball Performance

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

Authored by Robert Hulstrom, CSCS and Kenzie Close While basketball may be fun, it is also one of the most dynamic and multi directional sports available. To play at our...

Creatine and Adolescent Athletes

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025

As young athletes advance in their sports, many become curious about supplements that promise to boost muscle growth and performance. Among these, creatine is one of the most popular, often...

What to Eat When You’re on the Road

January 1, 2025January 7, 2025

Healthy meals and snacks are important for keeping your child nourished and refueled during busy game days. Our partners at the Sports Medicine Center at Children’s Hospital Colorado offer tips...

The Importance of Early Skill Development in Youth Sports

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

Authored by Greg Brock, CSCS, TSAC-F, USAW Level 1 - Manager It’s no secret that sports and physical activity promote friendly competition, the opportunity to learn new skills, and develop...

Are Sports Physicals Important?

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

Before hitting the field or court, it's important to schedule a sports physical to make sure your child is healthy and ready to play. While it might feel like another...

Concussion Myths and Misconceptions

October 1, 2024September 5, 2024

Unfortunately, concussions are a part of youth sports and sports at all level of play. But there is some positive news surrounding concussions today, in thank to the widespread awareness...

The Psyche Behind Sports Injury Recovery

August 1, 2024January 8, 2025

When your child has a sports injury, the healing process is not just physical, but also mental. From setting recovery goals to emotionally dealing with things like season-ending injuries, it...

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