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Apprenticeship Program


Overview
The University of Portland Apprenticeship Program is designed to create an experience that will provide a foundation for future success in the Sports Performance field. Through an evidence-based curriculum, interns will be given the opportunity to develop the qualities necessary to become a well-rounded coach. This is accomplished through weekly readings and assignments, as well as practical application within team and staff training. Interns will learn how to design comprehensive sports performance programs, learn how to effectively coach and communicate with student-athletes, and complete a project that will be decided on by the Director of Sports Performance. This project will be based on each individual’s strengths and interests, as well as department needs. Final performance reviews will be conducted at the end of each internship cycle to provide feedback on professionalism, knowledge, coaching skill, productivity, and teamwork. 

Objectives
  • Educate interns on both the theoretical and practical application of our performance principles
  • Educate interns on all components that contribute to a comprehensive performance program
  • Educate interns on movement progressions/regressions related to student-athlete development
  • Educate interns on effective coaching techniques
  • Expose interns to a variety of NCAA Division-1 sports
  • Earn the right to gain on floor coaching experience

Responsibilities
  • Assist in training sessions for assigned teams
    • Set-up and breakdown
    • Implementation of athlete/team program
    • Training evaluation
    • Data entry and athlete monitoring
  • Assist in facility maintenance
    • Daily facility cleaning
    • Equipment maintenance
  • Actively participate in meetings and training
    • Participate in weekly continuing education sessions
    • Participate in staff training
    • Come prepared with questions
  • Complete all required reading, assignments, and projects
    • Complete assigned tasks on time
    • Come prepared to present and ask questions
 
Benefits
  • First-hand experience assisting with the implementation of training across multiple Division1 sports and athletes.
  • Assist with and learn multiple program design methods.
  • Exposure to comprehensive performance programs including strength, power, ESD, speed & agility, testing & assessment, and athlete monitoring & data analytics.
  • Develop organizational skills, resume building & interview skills, and communication & teaching skills.
  • Earned recommendation through dedication and hard work.
 
Internship Curriculum
  • Assessment, Evaluation, & Testing
  • Pre-Activity Preparation
  • Speed, Agility, & Plyometrics
  • Foundational Lifts & Progressions
  • Olympic Lifting
  • Energy System Development
  • Nutrition & Hydration
  • Program Design & Periodization
  • Athlete Monitoring & Data Analytics

Application Due Dates
Fall Positions – Aug. 1st
Spring Positions – Dec. 1st 
Summer Positions – April 1st 
 
Interested applicants should send resume and 3 recommendations to Griffin Waller at wallerg@up.edu.
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