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.
Want to be a more positive sports parent? Start here: Focus on effort over outcomes, support without taking over and create a safe space after each game — win or lose. Read the expert guide from our partners at the Sports Medicine Center at Children’s Hospital
Colorado. -LEARN MORE-
Previous Articles:
- The Five Ways Sleep Impacts Performance
- While asthma can add barriers for your athlete, proper management and the right treatment options can keep kids in the game.
- Sports performance is more than just the physical aspect — it’s mental too. But for female athletes, those struggles can be overlooked.
- Athletes rely on proper nutrition to stay energized through the school day and perform their best in games or practices
Many young athletes think losing weight will boost performance, but smaller doesn’t always mean better. While research shows that short-term weight changes may benefit adult athletes, it’s a different story for teens. Kids are supposed to gain weight as they grow. Trying to
stay the same weight through food restrictions or over exercising can harm growth, delay puberty, increase injury risk and hurt bone health. Not to mention the toll it can take on mental health. Instead of focusing on weight, think about habits that can truly support performance:
Eating regular meals and snacks
Getting enough carbohydrates and protein
Fueling up before practice
Staying hydrated
Prioritizing sleep
These strategies can help athletes play their best without the risks. If you’re unsure where to start, a sports dietitian can help!
To learn more about our Sports Nutrition Program click
here or to get more helpful tips for your athlete, click
here