Sports Performance InternshipAt — USC Athletics

The USC Sports Performance Internship helps prospective students shadow, learn from and help implement Strength & Conditioning programs with current certified S&C coaches to our student athletes.

Tasks:

• Assist with implementation of sports performance programs
• Engage in continuing education learning objectives on a weekly basis based on our in house curriculum
• Help set up and tear down of S&C sessions
• Engage in objective assessment techniques (Sport Science) of student athletes

Training:

• Our training consists of a 180 page in house curriculum with 6 separate assignments and a final presentation in front of the sports performance staff.
• Additionally, opportunities for hands on coaching and training will be administered based on the level of the intern.

Learning Outcomes:

• By the end of the academic internship the student will be able to:
• Understand general sports performance program design and energy system development as they relate to Sports Performance
• Feel comfortable applying coaching principles as taught by USC coaches
• Have a thorough understanding of the collegiate athletics space and the roles and responsibilities of a sports performance coach.