Sports Performance Training
At SD Sports Physical Therapy, sports performance is more than just training—it’s precision, science, and results. This is high-level performance training, designed for athletes of ALL AGES who demand the best. Whether you’re a rising athlete, a college standout, or a professional competing at the highest level, our programs are built to unlock your peak potential.
Why Top Athletes Choose Us
Some of the best athletes in San Diego—and across the nation—train here. We proudly work with numerous NFL players, MLB athletes, and other professionals who trust us to keep them strong, explosive, and resilient. They know what separates us:
Elite Training Options: Group performance sessions for competitive energy and one-on-one personalized training for laser-focused results.
Data-Driven Approach: We track and measure performance metrics to ensure progress is real, not guesswork.
Cutting-Edge Equipment: From advanced force plates to state-of-the-art recovery tools, we utilize the same technology trusted by the pros.
Built for Athletes Who Want More
SDSPT is a performance lab. Every rep, every sprint, every jump is designed to build speed, strength, and durability. If you want to see why the best athletes in San Diego County choose us, come experience it for yourself.
👉 Train smarter. Train harder. Train with the best.
Alex Verdugo
Sports Performance Coach
Alex Verdugo is one of the premier names in sports performance and biomechanics, bringing over two decades of baseball experience and a proven track record of training elite athletes. A former Division I standout and professional baseball player, Alex now works with athletes across the NFL, NBA, and MLB, while also developing the next generation of talent through his work with youth athletes.
Alex earned his Bachelor’s degree in Multidisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), where he was recognized as the Killers Golf UTRGV Student-Athlete of the Week in March 2023. His collegiate career included competing at three powerhouse Division I programs—Long Beach State, UNLV, and UTRGV. After overcoming Tommy John surgery in 2018, he reinvented himself as a sidearm pitcher reaching 93 mph. His resilience and dominance on the mound earned him WAC Pitcher of the Week honors and the distinction of leading his team in strikeouts among relievers.
After completing his playing career, Alex earned his Master’s degree in Sports Performance with a concentration in Biomechanics from Point Loma Nazarene University. He gained hands-on experience in a biomechanics lab affiliated with the San Diego Padres, where he worked with advanced performance technologies including markerless motion capture, Qualisys, NordBord, ForceFrame, force plates, and Velocity-Based Training (VBT).
Today, Alex leverages his expertise in biomechanics, data analytics, and performance science to help athletes stay healthy, refine their mechanics, and dominate their sport. With over a decade of performance training and strength development experience, he has built a reputation as one of the best in the game—trusted by professional athletes and youth prospects alike.
Return to Sport Assessment
Have you been sidelined by an injury and wonder if you're truly ready to get back in the game? Join us for a comprehensive assessment where we'll provide a thorough evaluation of readiness for return to sport. At SDSPT, our expert team will guide you through a series of assessments, analyzing your functional abilities, range of motion/flexibility, strength, agility and more. We will evaluate your movement patterns, pinpoint any lingering weaknesses and tailor a targeted plan to optimize your performance