Studies show that a proper warm-up is key in preventing injury and enhancing performance in young athletes. Competitive sports use different muscles and movement than your every day activity,...
Category: Sports Performance
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,...
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...
What is an athletic trainer?
Have you had the chance to meet our amazing Children's Hospital Colorado athletic trainer, Amber, yet? If not, next time you're at the Gold Crown Field House find the...
Ankle Braces and Basketball: Should You Wear One While You Play?
If you asked our Head Athletic Trainer, Amber, what injury she sees most on the basketball court she would most likely tell you sprained ankles. Not a shock, but...
Overtraining and Burnout in Young Athletes
Have you heard of overtraining syndrome? Yep, it's a thing. And we're seeing more of it in youth sports. Below are some signs and risk factors for overtraining and...
Concussion Facts for Families with Young Athletes
Receiving the proper treatment for a concussion is particularly crucial for young athletes. Their brains are still developing and putting them back on the court or field before they...
11 Stretches for Athletes
Stretching is such an important part of warm-ups, but too often players take that part of the pregame for granted. To reduce the risk of injury, athletes should stretch...
Playing to Win: When Youth Sports Push Too Hard
We've seen a decrease in participation numbers across the board recently, especially with girls. Kids are losing interest in sports at a younger age than they should, but why?...
Game Day Mental Preparation Tips
It’s important for young athletes to not only physically prep for game day, but also to mentally prepare themselves. As a coach or parent, take time to make sure...