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...
Return to Play After a Concussion
If you've ever been to the Gold Crown Field House, you've probably seen Amber, our certified athletic trainer, either in her office working with a player or out on...
Sport Specialization: One or One Too Many?
You've probably seen stories about sport specialization in the news with professional athletes advocating against it. Ask Drew Brees and Tony Gonzalez how they feel. Ask any Division I college...
Healthy Weight Training for Young Athletes
Weight training is a great way to prevent injuries in sports, but there are several key things to keep in mind to make sure you're not sustaining those injuries...
Sports Dehydration Safety Tips
While the majority of Gold Crown sports are offered indoors, dehydration and heatstroke are still a possibility. Our partners at Children's Hospital Colorado share some tips below for keeping...
10 Benefits of Drinking Chocolate Milk for Nutrition Recovery
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...
Common Volleyball Injuries in Young Athletes
If you've ever been to the Gold Crown Field House, you've probably seen the athletic training room off of Children's Hospital Court 5. The bright green pillars and door...
Trampolining safely into summer
Growing up, every kid wants a trampoline in their backyard. And why not? They’re bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun! But one thing to watch is...
