ELON UNIVERSITY

ABOUT ELON

Hear from Assistant Director of Sports Performance and Internship Coordinator:

JORDAN NIEUWSMA

LOCATION

ELON, NC, U.S.A

NUMBER OF STAFF

6 (5 MALE, 1 FEMALE)

DURATION

MAY 24TH - AUG 5TH

AVG. NUMBER OF INTERNS

7-9

HOURS PER WEEK

31-40

NUMBER OF SPORTS

11-15

STATUS

UNPAID

CONFERENCE

CAA, NCAA DI

1: PRINCIPLES

We cover in detail our main training principles. We also introduce the intern expectations and responsibilities. Throughout the internship you will complete numerous assignments that include reading books, reading articles, reading our manual, watching presentation videos, program design, on floor coaching scenarios, and learning while doing the training plans.

2: REVERSE ENGINEERING SPORTS

Starting the accumulating program design assignment by learning the ins and outs of your sport.

Assignment: Present your sport's needs analysis.

3: SPEED & AGILITY

Dive into training methods for improving sprinting speed. Also, learn about perception action agility.

Assignment: Present your 4 week speed and agility program for your sport.

4: JUMPS & PLYOMETRICS

Learn how to improve an athletes power development through plyometrics.

Assignment: Present your 4 week plyometric program for your sport.

5: STRENGTH

Gain knowledge on strength training principles and how to apply them appropriately.

Assignment: Present your 4 week strength program for your sport.

6: ENERGY SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT

Learn how to manipulate the energy systems to improve an athlete's sport specific stamina.

Assignment: Present your 4 week ESD program for your sport.

7: RETURN TO COMPETITION

Learn how performance coaches play a vital role in the rehab process.

8: FINAL PROJECTS

Assignment: Present your 8 week full program design preparing athletes for all aspects of their sport.