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.
As the new year begins, it’s a good time to make sure your sports first aid kit is packed and ready for any emergency. See how to best assemble your kit and what essentials you may need from our expert partners at the Sports Medicine Center at Children’s Hospital Colorado. - LEARN MORE -
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Sports Medicine Tip of the Month:
Homemade energy bites are small, nutrition packed pre-workout snack. Eating 2 to 3 an hour before practice can give you the energy you need to perform!
Apricot Walnut Pepita Energy Bites
Ingredients:
- 8oz chopped dates
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup (syrup is easier on sensitive stomachs)
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- Pinch of salt
- 1 ½ cup old-fashioned oats (dry)
- ½ cup walnuts
- ½ cup pepitas
- 1 cup dried apricots (chopped)
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Directions:
Combine dates, honey/syrup, chia and salt in a food processor. Pulse until smooth and combined. You should be able to stir the mixture. If it’s too thick, add another tablespoon or two of honey or syrup.
Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in oats, walnuts, pepitas and dried apricots.
Use a spoon or cookie scoop to shape the mix into 2-inch balls. Alternatively, line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and press the mix evenly into the pan. Refrigerate and cut into bars.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.