SKYLINE IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLORADO!
Children’s Hospital Colorado’s Sports Medicine Center and Skyline Soccer formed a partnership to promote the health and wellness of the entire organization. Children’s Colorado is Skyline Soccer’s Preferred Healthcare Provider. At Children’s Colorado, their board-certified sports medicine experts only see young athletes. Because their team is specially trained in pediatrics, they understand how an injury may impact growth, or how growth might impact rehabilitation. They also offer supportive care in areas like sports nutrition and sports psychology.
In partnership with other top specialists at Children’s Colorado, they are always developing new programs for sports-related conditions. Through our partnership, we will have an athletic trainer onsite providing medical coverage for our practices, games and hosted tournaments. Our members will also receive educational tips and resources to ensure our athletes remain healthy and help prevent injury.
MEET YOUR ATHLETIC TRAINER - MICHAEL TSUKAMOTO, MEd, LAT, ATC
Mikey Tsukamoto will be joining Children’s Hospital Colorado Sports Medicine Center as an athletic trainer. Prior to Children’s Colorado, he worked as an assistant athletic trainer at Kennesaw State University with their women’s lacrosse and football teams. Mikey received his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Boise State University. He continued his education at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and received his Master’s of Education in Educational Administration while also working with their football team. Mikey is originally from Elk Grove, CA and enjoys golfing, watching sports and being outside in his free time.
Sleep is valuable to all adolescents, but young athletes especially need sleep to play their best. Our expert partners at the Sports Medicine Center at Children’s Hospital Colorado break down the five ways sleep impacts players and offer five tips on how to improve sleep. Learn more about how the right sleeping can improve competitors' performance. -learn more-
August Nutrition Tip of the Month:
Hydration is key as temperatures rise! Athletes need 60 to 80 ounces of water daily, plus 12 to 32 ounces per hour of activity. Two hours before practices, it’s best to drink 16 ounces of fluid and another 8 ounces of fluid about 15 to 20 minutes before practice. You’ll only need water for shorter practices, but Sports drinks with sugar and electrolytes can also help delay fatigue during those long practices. Not a fan of plain water? Add chopped fruit, a splash of 100% fruit juice or a water enhancer for a tasty boost.
To learn more about our Sports Nutrition Program click here or to get more helpful tips for your athlete, click here.