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Avoiding Bad Weather on the Field

Kids and teens today are lonelier than ever, with loneliness becoming an epidemic according to the Surgeon General. While loneliness can affect anyone, research shows that loneliness among kids and teens is at an all-time high. How can parents and caregivers intervene? Experts from our partners at

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Is Your Athlete Getting Enough Sleep?

You already know that sleep plays an important role in a young athlete’s energy levels. But did you know that insufficient rest can also limit reaction time, reduce cognitive function and even increase the risk of injury? In this article, our partners at Children’s Hospital Colorado explain

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Weight Training for Young Athletes

Weight training is a great way to improve your performance and prevent injury. However, there are many common weigh training mistakes that can lead to injury and keep you out of the game longer. Fortunately, our partners at Children’s Hospital Colorado have expert tips for how high

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How to Identify Eating Disorders in Kids

Sports performance is rooted in improvement and maximization. Although this cultivates grit and determination among young athletes, it can sometimes manifest into unhealthy behaviors. Eating disorders have increased in prevalence, which requires us to be prepared when we see any unhealthy behaviors. The article provided below is

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Carbohydrates and Sugar for Athletes

Nutrition among children determines many elements of their lifestyle and success. Athletes, in particular, need a balanced diet to ensure sufficient energy levels. The article provided below is brought to you by expert’s at Children’s Hospital Colorado with intentions of guiding you through the basics of a

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How to Help Kids Overcome Loneliness

Kids and teens today are lonelier than ever, with loneliness becoming an epidemic according to the Surgeon General. While loneliness can affect anyone, research shows that loneliness among kids and teens is at an all-time high. How can parents and caregivers intervene? Experts from our partners at

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Navigating Pediatric Head Injuries

We all have been there…your child falls and hits their head at home, now what? Head injuries can be scary for both kids and caregivers, yet they also seem somewhat inevitable. They often happen at home verse on the playing field.  The experts at Children’s Hospital Colorado

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GJ Sentinel Article: Sports Brief March 15, 2017

Sports Briefs, March 15, 2017 By Staff Thursday, March 16, 2017 Youth Basketball GJ Blackout wins two titles in Glenwood The GJ Blackout club girls basketball teams won two divisions at a tournament in Glenwood Springs this past weekend. GJ Blackout teams won sixth- and eighth-grade divisions,

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