Sport Psychology

At Intermountain Health, we offer psychological interventions to enhance the performance of athletes. We have locations in Salt Lake City and St. George, UT

Helping athletes maximize performance and enjoyment of their sport

The primary focus of sport psychology is to utilize psychological interventions to enhance the performance of athletes. The emphasis is on the balanced development of the total person so athletes can maximize their performance potential and enjoy their competitive experiences.

The nature of the sports world creates some specialized needs for athletes. Rigorous practice and workout schedules, injury, fatigue, high expectations from others, and an intense personal desire to succeed. These challenges, along with the normal stressors experienced in everyday life, can feel overwhelming at times. Sport psychology helps athletes and performers of all ages to cope more effectively with the life challenges they face and thrive in the sports arena.

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Team services

We offer services including team talks, educational workshops, and coaching consultation. Let us help you take the first steps.

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Our services

Learn more about the services we offer.

Sport Performance Counseling

Confidence building
Effective communication with coaches/teammates
Focus strategies
Goal-setting
Imagery
Performance routines
Positive mental programming
Relaxation training
Working through slumps

Personal/Mental Health Counseling

Addiction
Anxiety
Concussion Care
Coping with injury
Depression
Disordered eating
Family issues
Over-training/burnout
Pain management
Relationship problems
Sleep problems
Stress management

ACL Care Pathway

Offered only at Southwest Orthopedics in St. George, Utah. This includes three sport psychology visits are included in surgery and physical therapy packages.

Pre-surgery - Coping with injury
Post-surgery - Mental skills training for injured athletes
Return to play - Managing fear of re-injury and failure

Southwest Orthopedics - Sports Medicine — Visit our Salt Lake Clinic location in Salt Lake City, Utah

Visit us at Salt Lake Clinic

If you are in the Salt Lake City, Utah area, you can visit Salt Lake Clinic Physical Medicine for sport psychology services. Call to schedule an appointment with one of our sport psychologists.

View location details (385) 282-2450

A provider examining a patient's arm — Visit our Southwest Orthopedics and Sports Medicine location in St. George, Utah

Visit Southwest Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

If you are in the St. George, Utah area, you can visit our Southwest Orthopedics and Sports Medicine department for sport psychology services. Call to schedule an appointment with one of our sport psychologists.

View location details (435) 251-3600

Self-help resources

Access handouts and other resources that support your mental health and performance.

Performance

Activation - How to optimize your energy level to enhance your performance.
Focus- Keeping your eyes on the target.
Goal-setting - Are we failing? Or, are our goals failing us?
Imagery - Tapping into the power of imagination.
Mindfulness - The best present you can give yourself.
Peak performance - Getting into the zone.
Routines - Stability for the body and the mind.
Self-talk - The power of voice within.

Mental Health Handouts

Mental Training Audio/Video

Relaxation

Imagery

Focus

Mindful Breathing 4:55

Additional resources

Resources for athletes, coaches, caregivers and professionals.

For Athletes

For Coaches

For Caregivers

Association for Applied Sport Psychology: Parents

For Professionals

Association for Applied Sport Psychology
American Psychological Association Division 47 (Society for Sport Exercise, and Performance Psychology)
Sport Psychology Career Overview
Clinical Counseling Sport Psychology Association
Hilinski's Hope foundation
NCAA Mental Health Best Practices
NCAA National Study of Substance Use Habits of College Student-Athletes

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