Health and wellness

Keeping Our Athletes Healthy and Strong

At Colorado Storm, player health and safety are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that every player deserves a safe environment to grow, which is why we provide elite-level sports medicine support to our entire community.

Serving families across all regions, from our youngest players to our oldest athletes, Storm is committed to long-term wellness. Since 2018, we have proudly partnered with UCHealth and CU Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. This collaboration ensures our players have a direct line to the same experts trusted by professional athletes throughout Colorado.

Regardless of the program your child is in, they have access to a comprehensive support system. Our partnership provides:

• Injury Prevention: Education designed to keep players on the field and moving with confidence.

• Rehabilitation Programs: Personalized support to help athletes return to the game safely after an injury.

• On-site Coverage: Dedicated Athletic Trainer support for all tournaments and ECNL/ECNL-RL events across all regions.

Why Our Partnership Matters

This relationship draws on the combined strengths of the region’s premier hospitals to provide our players with the best possible medical care. By delivering excellent care close to home, UCHealth helps our athletes maintain their momentum throughout the season.

Key benefits for Storm families include:

• Expert Access: Direct connection to medical consultants and sports injury experts through our Head Athletic Trainer, Julie Graves.

• Enhanced Field Safety: Improved resources and rapid response protocols for all on-location athletic trainers.

• Advanced Medical Tents: Expanded care and professional equipment available at all club-hosted events.

• Tournament Coverage: Dedicated athletic trainers present at every Storm tournament to ensure immediate care.

• Specialized Training Areas: Access to professional injury prevention and plyometric spaces designed to keep athletes strong.

• Statewide Care: Simple access to medical information, including the nearest clinics and virtual visit services for families on the go.