Community Partnerships

About our sports medicine partnerships for schools and youth organizations

At Children’s Hospital Colorado’s Sports Medicine Center, we show up for our community the same way we show up for our athletes: with grit, expertise and commitment to performance. We’re on the field, in the gym and alongside local schools delivering sports medicine expertise that helps young athletes train smarter, recover stronger and compete safely. We’re building strong athletes and stronger communities every day — through hands-on education for parents and coaches on nutrition, training and recovery, and certified athletic trainers in high schools and youth programs across the region.

“Partnering with Children’s Hospital Colorado has been incredible for our student-athletes, coaches and athletic directors," says Patrick Simpson, Executive Director of Athletics and Activities for Jefferson County Public Schools. "Our athletic trainers are knowledgeable, professional and extremely passionate about ensuring student-athletes are taken care of every day. Children's Colorado's Sports Medicine leadership team and physicians have brought professionalism and a collaborative approach to our partnership. They are truly valued members of our Jeffco Athletics team.”

Why partner with our sports medicine team

When we’re on the same team, your athletes, coaches and staff gain access to leading sports medicine experts including athletic trainers, physical therapists, sports dietitians, pediatric orthopedic specialists and others. Through our athlete and injury specific programs and clinics, athletic trainers and pediatric-specific sports resources, we’re with you both in the moment of competition or injury and throughout recovery. Every sports injury is unique, so as we evaluate, we educate, ensuring athletes, families and coaches have a strong understanding of what’s required for healthy routines and injury prevention.

Here, being a partner means becoming a part of our mission. It means joining us in developing and improving specialized care for growing athletes through comprehensive treatments, injury prevention and rehabilitation for young athletes. As our partner, you gain access to opportunities for your team and organization to serve the athletic community of today and tomorrow, including events like blanket making, toy drives, craft parties and more.

80+ Certified athletic trainers

38 Unique partners

200,000+ Athletes reached annually

Pediatric sports medicine facilities and technology

Youth athletes deserve care catered to them and only them. Our clinics, labs and gyms are built specifically for athletes, equipped with innovative technology such as EOS X-ray, MRI machines and sports analysis services to support performance improvement and injury rehabilitation. These areas are built and backed by our latest research. As a part of community partnership, we welcome athletes to participate in research opportunities that can bring you cutting-edge treatments first and help change the game for the future of youth medicine.

Contact our sports medicine team

To learn more about our partnership opportunities or to start a new relationship, send an email to Corporate and Community Relations at ccr@childrenscolorado.org or call 720-777-3899.

Frequently asked questions about our community sports partnerships

Certified athletic trainers (ATC) bring sideline expertise and clinical knowledge directly to athletes. These superheroes help prevent, evaluate and treat injuries, respond to emergencies, manage concussions and guide safe return-to-play protocols. ATCs also partner with coaches, families and other healthcare professionals to provide individualized care plans and educational opportunities. This leads to stronger athletes, fewer setbacks and overall safer competition.

Pediatric sports medicine is built for growing athletes. Kids and teens have open growth plates and developing bodies that require specialized care. We support the whole athlete including mental, emotional and physical well-being. Our treatment focuses on protecting long-term development while facilitating a safe, strong return to play.

How do schools partner with Children’s Colorado Sports Medicine? Schools can partner with our sports medicine team by emailing ccr@childrenscolorado.org or calling 720-777-3899. As partners, we can provide athletic trainers to cover practices, games and tournaments, access to educational resources (digital, print and in-person clinics) and opportunities for athletes to engage with our mission through volunteer events.