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Internship Program
The Louisville Sports Performance (LSP) program is focused on delivering the finest training program to reduce injury risk, enhance athletic performance and increase competitive success.
First and foremost, the internship experience immerses participants in the day-to-day operation of a major Division I strength and conditioning program. Interns are expected to perform a wide variety of tasks that include: various and assorted administrative duties, data management, weight room and equipment maintenance, workout implementation and supervision, pre-workout preparation, post-workout analysis, assistance with warm-ups, cool downs, performance testing and tracking, and regeneration activities, supplement provision, research, and other projects. All interns are required to participate in weekly meetings with the LSP staff, and to complete readings and assignments related to the weekly discussion topics. Interns are also expected to complete a major project that is presented to the LSP staff during the final week of the internship. **The LSP internship is a volunteer opportunity. Assistance finding housing in the Louisville area will be provided. Curriculum Topics
**The LSP internship can be customized to meet the specific hourly needs for academic course credit.
Interested applicants should download the Internship Application Form: To apply submit application, resume, statement of interest in the U of L Sports Performance program, and list of three references to:
Teena Murray Successful applicants will be contacted by email. Testimonials "Louisville Sports Performance has an excellent internship program. The staff challenged me to get better in every aspect of training athletes, and the curriculum expanded my knowledge of how to bring out the best in high performance competitors. The internship is intense and demands a lot, which makes it a great match for the person who wants to pursue excellence in the field of strength and conditioning. I got much more out of this internship than I put in and I am confident I will be a better coach in the future because of the influence of Louisville Sports Performance." Zachery J. Farrel - Intern 2008-2009 "Participating in the Sports Performance internship program at the University of Louisville confirmed my desire to become a coach. This internship challenged me mentally and physically while providing a multitude of opportunities for growth and development. The Sports Performance staff made this internship great. They all have a contagious passion for developing their athletes. I would not have learned half as much if it wasn't for the staff and what they bring to the program each day. Last, but definitely not least, the facilities at the University of Louisville are exceptional. The Marshall Center is absolutely incredible and makes for a great 'classroom' to learn." Heather Engel - Intern 2008-2009 "In the 10 months I spent as an intern with University of Louisville Sports Performance program I was able to work with, in my opinion, some of the best, most knowledgeable coaches in the field of strength and conditioning. Seeing these coaches work with their athletes and learning from them was a privilege. During the 14-week internship curriculum taught by the coaches, I became more knowledgeable on topics such as strength & power, regeneration & recovery, program design, and Olympic lifting, as well as performance nutrition, leadership, and the art of coaching. Learning the holistic approach used in training athletes at U of L has undeniably prepared me to coach at the next level." Eric Pohl - Professional Intern 2008-2009 |
