Health & Wellness

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Nutrition & Hydration Guide

Nutrition & Hydration Guide Posted by: Julie Graves | Head Athletic Trainer NUTRITION: BEFORE GAME For optimal energy usage, use a high carbohydrate diet 2-3 days prior to games Avoid…

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Diversity & Inclusion: Leveraging the Differences that Make a Difference

“Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks…

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Dare To Fail Part 2

Dare To Fail Part 2 Posted by: Hunter Soens | University of Denver Sports Psychology As promised in last month’s blog, we will devote this blog to presenting some skills…

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Dare To Fail Part 1

Dare To Fail Part 1 Posted by: Ellie Gilbert | University of Denver Sports Psychology As human beings, failure is a feeling that is universally detested and fiercely avoided. Nobody…

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Introducing Transitions: Becoming Elite Outside The Lines

What is a Transition? Anyone in and around the sporting world recognizes that athletes deal with their fair amount of transitions, both large and small. Transitions are the process or…

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Heel Pain

Sever’s Disease, otherwise known as calcaneal apophysitis is an inflammation of the growth plate in the heel of growing children. The condition presents as pain in the heel and is…

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