This department offers
- Athletic Injuries and Prevention
- Baseball & Softball Training
- Injury risk evaulation
- Return to Sport
- Running Evaluation
- Soccer Training
- Sport Specific Training
- Sports medicine and performance
- Sports Performance
Train smarter. Perform stronger. Recover with confidence.
At Intermountain Sports Performance in Murray, we deliver medically guided sports performance training designed to help athletes move better, perform at a higher level, and reduce the risk of injury—so they can train and compete with confidence.
Our programs combine elite athletic training with the expertise of sports medicine professionals, offering a safer, smarter approach to performance for athletes at every stage.
Performance training—backed by medicine
Not all performance programs are built the same. Intermountain Sports Performance is part of a hospital-based system, meaning training is informed by sports medicine, biomechanics, and injury prevention science—not fitness trends. Our specialists understand how the body moves, how injuries happen, and how to train athletes toward peak performance without unnecessary risk.
This medically integrated approach helps athletes:
- Improve strength, speed, power, and agility
- Identify and address movement inefficiencies early
- Return to sport safely after injury
- Train with confidence under professional supervision
Whether your goal is competitive excellence or long-term athletic health, our programs are designed to support performance that lasts.
What sets Intermountain Sports Performance apart
Medically integrated
Programs informed by sports medicine—not fitness trends.
Specialist led care
Certified exercise physiologists and athletic trainers guide every plan.
Customized for you
Training built around your body, sport, and goals.
Who we work with
Our sports performance programs are built around the athlete—not just the sport.
Youth & developing athletes
Young athletes learn proper movement patterns, coordination, and technique early, helping reduce injury risk and build a strong athletic foundation that supports long-term development.
High school & club athletes
Programs focus on improving sport readiness, explosiveness, and durability while supporting athletes through demanding seasons and growth phases.
Collegiate & competitive athletes
High-level athletes benefit from structured performance development, load management, and sport-specific training designed to maximize output while protecting long-term health.
Adult & recreational athletes
Whether you’re training for an event or staying active for life, our programs help adults move efficiently, stay strong, and continue doing what they love.
Programs designed around your sport
Our sports performance services are tailored to your sport, training level, and goals—delivered by specialists who understand movement, recovery, and performance.
Return to sport training
Designed for athletes transitioning from rehabilitation back to competition. Programs focus on restoring strength, control, confidence, and sport-specific readiness while reducing reinjury risk.
Speed & agility development
Structured, sport-specific training to improve acceleration, deceleration, reaction time, and efficient movement patterns.
Sport-Specific performance training
Customized programs based on the physical and movement demands of sports such as baseball, soccer, running, cycling, and more.
Running analysis
A detailed biomechanical evaluation of running form to improve efficiency, enhance performance, and reduce overuse injuries.
Injury risk evaluation & movement screening
Proactive assessments designed to identify potential injury risks before they become problems—supporting safer, more informed training decisions.
Team & group training
Customized performance programs for schools, clubs, and competitive teams, delivered with medical oversight and expert coaching.
Sports performance training FAQs
Answers to common questions about sports performance programs, scheduling, and what to expect.
Sports performance training is a structured approach to improving athletic ability—such as strength, speed, agility, coordination, and movement efficiency—while reducing injury risk. Programs are designed around sport demands and the way the body moves, not just general fitness.
No. While we support athletes returning from injury, many participants train proactively to improve performance, address movement inefficiencies, and reduce future injury risk before problems occur.
Unlike general personal training, sports performance training is sport specific and medically informed. Programs focus on biomechanics, movement quality, and injury prevention, and are led by certified specialists within a hospital based system—providing a higher level of oversight, safety, and expertise.
Your initial visit focuses on clarity and direction.
You’ll receive:
- A one-on-one performance assessment
- A discussion of goals, training history, and sport demands
- Clear recommendations and next steps
- A customized plan designed around your needs
Whether you’re returning from injury or pushing toward a new performance goal, your path forward is clearly defined.
Intermountain Health is proud to sponsor
Ballet West
Brigham Young University
Junior College World Series
Special Olympics Colorado
US Ski and Snowboard
Utah State University
Utah Valley University
Utah Warriors
Weber State University
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