Our Purpose
Colorado Athletics Project is a nonprofit dedicated to helping amateur athletes bridge the gap between collegiate competition and the professional world. Many athletes face financial barriers that limit access to care, coaching, nutrition, and equipment. We exist to close that gap.
How We Support Athletes
With donor‑funded support and contributions from our annual Endurance Social, we’re able to provide athletes with preventative care, recovery resources, coaching, nutrition, and essential gear. We also invest in keeping local training grounds safe and accessible for everyone.
Our Commitment to Community
We believe in uplifting athletes, strengthening community connections, and making healthy endurance recreation accessible to all.
Meet the Founder
John Minen DC, CCSP, CES, MS
John Minen, owner of Colorado Sports Chiropractic, created the Colorado Athletics Project to help provide care to athletes in financial need. He is passionate about helping the local community of athletes through his work, volunteering at competitions as well as raising money for trail building and maintenance. Dr. Minen competed in the 2011 US Track & Field Championship in the men's 1500m and qualified in the 2012 US Olympic Trials. He still enjoys running and competing in various race distances as well as cycling, hiking, snowboarding, rock climbing, and throwing the Frisbee with his dog, Linus.
Board and Chair
1 / John Minen, DC, MS, CCSP
Colorado Athletics Project President
2 / Brandon Saltmarsh
Colorado Athletics Project Board Member
3 / Todd Straka
Colorado Athletics Project Board Member
4 / Erica Johnson
Colorado Athletics Project Chair
We are looking for new and passionate board and chair members to join the team. Please contact us if you're interested in helping out!