ABOUT UMSA
Utah Mountain Sports Academy (UMSA) is a non-profit focused on building character and leadership in student-athletes through mountain sports. Utilizing an education-first approach, UMSA uses athletic endeavors to inspire confidence, build character, and teach lessons that are carried into adulthood. UMSA is one of the largest youth organizations in the Utah Valley, serving more than 375 student-athletes, for ages as young as 5 and older. The UMSA family serves as a support system for our student-athletes as they navigate the ever-evolving landscape of adolescence.
Forging Higher Level Humans.
- Sports are our method; higher level humans are the goal.
OUR VALUES
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Exceptional Programs
Our vision is to create exceptional programs that positively affect junior athletes’ lives for generations to come.
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Incredible Development
Provide developmental pathways to any level of the sport.
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Be The Best
We will be the best team in the country based on retention, feedback, and accomplishments of athletes and alumni on and off the hill.
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Scholarships
We aim to provide scholarships for every athlete in need.
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Carrer paths
We aim to provide professional career paths and continuing education for all coaches.
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Fun
We will always have fun and support everyone.
OUR MISSION
UMSA’s mission is emphasized in the process, not the result. Through this process of self-discovery, independence, and grit, out athletes will become part of a family they’ll never forget. It won’t be easy. Skiing and Mountain Biking’s every-changing environments makes it one of the hardest sports to master. We believe that through these challenges, we have an amazing opportunity to teach leadership and character skills that will prepare our members for anything life can throw at them.