From how we build your program to what makes performance training different from general fitness, these are the questions we hear most from athletes and families across the Denver metro.
Whether you’re a high school athlete preparing for the next season, a college competitor looking to gain an edge, or an adult who wants to train with purpose, we want you to feel confident about what to expect before your first session.
Sports performance training is a structured approach to developing the physical qualities athletes need to compete at a high level. It includes strength and power development, speed and agility work, mobility training, and injury prevention, all personalized to your sport, position, and goals. Unlike general fitness programs, performance training is designed around athletic outcomes and measurable progress.
No. Our programs are designed to meet athletes at every level, from beginners building a foundation to elite competitors refining their performance. Your coach will assess where you are and build a plan that matches your current ability and goals.
Personal training focuses on general fitness goals like weight loss, muscle gain, or overall health. If you’re searching for a personal trainer in Centennial or Denver, performance training takes it further. It’s built around athletic outcomes like improving speed, power, agility, and sport-specific movement patterns. Programming is periodized around your competitive season and uses objective testing to measure progress, not just effort.
Yes. Injury prevention is a core component of every training program. We assess movement quality, identify imbalances and weaknesses, and build corrective exercises into your plan alongside strength and power work. The goal is to keep athletes healthy and performing at their best throughout the season.
We work with athletes across a wide range of sports, including football, basketball, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, hockey, track and field, swimming, tennis, golf, skiing, CrossFit, mountain sports (mountain biking, road biking, trail running, skiing and snowboarding, etc.), and more. Every program is adapted to the specific movement patterns, energy demands, and competitive needs of your sport.
Most athletes benefit from two to four performance training sessions per week, depending on their sport schedule, season, and recovery needs. Your coach designs a training frequency that complements your practice and competition calendar so you are progressing without overtraining.
Yes. We offer sport-specific team training programs for groups across the Denver metro area. Team sessions focus on building collective strength, speed, and conditioning through structured programming designed around the demands of your sport. Whether it’s a high school team preparing for the season or a club program looking to elevate performance, we build programming that develops every athlete on the roster. Contact us to discuss team training options.
Training costs vary depending on the program type, session frequency, and whether you are training individually or as part of a team. We recommend starting with a consultation so we can understand your goals and recommend the right program. Contact us or book a consultation through our website for pricing details.
The Performance Shift is located at 6403 S Uvalda St Suite 300, Centennial, CO 80111. Our sports performance training center serves athletes and active adults across the South Metro Denver area, including Centennial, Denver, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Greenwood Village, Castle Rock, Aurora, Littleton, Parker, and Englewood.
