Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club
Julie Graves MA, LAT, ATC is an experienced athletic trainer currently serving as the Head Athletic Trainer for the Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club since June 2018, where responsibilities include the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of soccer-related injuries for over 10,000 athletes. Additionally, Julie acts as the COVID-19 Point of Contact and Coordinator for the organization. Alongside this role, Julie has been a Wellness Advocate for doTERRA International LLC since April 2017 and a Faculty Member at the University of Colorado's Department of Orthopedics since April 2016. Previous positions include Head Athletic Trainer at Colorado Storm Soccer Club and Assistant Athletic Trainer at Colorado Christian University. Julie holds a Master of Arts in Leadership and Organizational Studies from Azusa Pacific University and a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Metropolitan State University of Denver.
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Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club
Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club (CRYSC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides one of the nation’s most comprehensive, in-depth approaches to youth soccer- providing opportunities for players three-years-old to professional, from beginner to advanced. In partnership with the professional MLS team, CRYSC has access to resources and support above and beyond other soccer clubs. Serving over 9,000 children every season, CRYSC staffs the nation’s best coaches to provide all children, at all levels, opportunities to enjoy and grow in the game of soccer. In addition to leagues, CRYSC provides beginner to advanced level tournaments, camps and clinics in the summer and winter as well as college preparation assistance. In addition to the youth programs provided by CRYSC, over 4,000 children are served annually in the nation’s largest youth soccer outreach program. Through our Soccer for Success and Zarlengo programs, CRYSC provides opportunities for underserved youth to have access to the world’s game. These programs focus on aspects above and beyond youth soccer, targeting physical activity, nutrition education, mentorship, and family engagement in communities that need additional support. CRYSC also offers opportunities with access to some of the nation’s best youth teams through the U.S. Development Academy. These teams connect national team coaches directly with academy clubs to develop and identify players and coaches for future Youth National Teams.