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.
Athletes rely on proper nutrition to stay energized through the school day and perform their best in games or practices. Packing a balanced lunch can not only improve performance, but support endurance and recovery. From intense training day nutrition tips to quick meal ideas, check out our expert guide -LEARN MORE-
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After practice, adding in a nutritious snack or meal will provide your body the nutrition it needs to recover quickly. The key players include fluids, protein and carbs, add colorful fruits and veggies for extra antioxidants to help your muscles bounce back. Dietitians recommend eating within an hour after practice and enjoying a snack if the next meal is more than two hours away. See our suggestions below for snack and meal ideas!
Snack ideas:
- Fruit, crackers and cheese
- Chocolate milk
- Smoothie with milk, yogurt, fruit and optional granola on top
- Yogurt with fruit
- Fruit juice and jerky
- Dried edamame
- Turkey and cheese wrap
If you are going directly home to eat, these meals will help you recover:
- Spaghetti with meat sauce and side salad
- Salmon rice bowl with veggies
- Tacos with ground beef, rice and beans on the side and veggies
- Oatmeal cooked with milk with added peanut butter, cinnamon and fruit
- Eggs, whole grain toast and fruit
To learn more about our Sports Nutrition Program click
here or to get more helpful tips for your athlete, click
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