The Children’s Hospital Colorado Sports Medicine Center is a proud CHSAA sponsor. We lead the region in state-of-the-art treatment for developing athletes, from maximizing your diet to changing the game in concussion research. Our experienced team of physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, dieticians, and specialists delivers a care experience geared exclusively to growing bodies, all backed by one of the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the U.S.
VIP Quick Links:
- Sports Medicine Handbook
- Sports Safety Checklist for Coaches
- NFHS Lightning Policy and Procedures
- Lightning Safety
- Chiropractors Who Are Sports Phsyical Certified for Colorado
- Coaches Become Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse and Neglect
- NFHS Sports Medicine
- Korey Stringer Institute
- American Red Cross – Find A Class Near You
- Concussion Course: THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED FOR COACHES
Cardiac Info:
- Any One Can Save A Life
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest Brochure
- NATA Preventing Sudden Death In Sport
- AED Statement
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest Handout
Heat Related Illness Info:
- NFHS Learn on online course “Heat Illness Prevention”
- Heat Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prevention
- NFHS SMAC Hydration Position Statement
- NATA Heat Illness
- Korey Stringer Heat Illness Prevention Handout
- Fluid Replacement and Dehydration
- Heat Related Illness
Concussion Info:
- CHSAA Concussion Policy
- Children’s Hospital Concussion Comeback
- Children’s Hospital Concussion Comeback – Spanish
- Updated CDE Concussion Management Guidelines
- Concussion Program – Information for Athletes
- Concussion Management: A Team Approach – Video
- Managing an Athlete With A Concussion
- ESPN: Concussion hazards must be addressed
- NOCSAE News: Football Helmets and Concussion Protection
- The Academic Fallout Of Teen Athlete Concussions
- Study: Current helmets meet standards
- Post Concussion Syndrome Vestibular Rehbilitation Article
- 4th International Conference on Concussion in Sports
- Return to School After a Concussion
- Concussion Management
- FORMS:
Athletic Trainer Info:
- National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)
- Athletic Health Care Provider “Time Out” Meeting Pre-Event Check List
- NATA Practice and Patient Care
- Colorado Athletic Trainers Association (contact Darryl Miller or Chad Smidt for more information)
- NATA Appropriate Care of the Spine Injured Athlete – Update
- NATA Position on Acute Management of the Cervial Spine Injured Athlete
NFHS Sports Medicine:
- NFHS Sports Medicine
- Emerging Technology and Risk Minimization
- Injury Surveillance Summary Reports HS RIO Summary Report HS RIO Convenience Sample Summary Report
- Spring Bulletin Addendum
- NFHS & SMAC Guideline on Position Statements
- Sickle Cell Trait
- Position Statement – Supplements
- Position Statement – Anabolic Steriods
- Health & Wellness a Coaches Guide to Hydration, Nutrition, & Supplments
- Position Statement – Hydration and Dehydration
- Communicable Disease & Skin Infection Procedures
- MRSA Guidelines
- Skin Lesion Information
- Mouthguard Recommendations
- Energy Drink Use Information