UFC PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE

ABOUT THE UFC PI

Hear from Strength and Conditioning Coach and Internship Coordinator:

REBECCA SUMMERS

LOCATION

LAS VEGAS, NV, U.S.A

NUMBER OF STAFF

4 (3 MALE, 1 FEMALE)

DURATION

AUG 21ST - DEC 8TH

AVG. NUMBER OF INTERNS

2

HOURS PER WEEK

40+

NUMBER OF SPORTS

1 (MMA)

STATUS

PAID ($11.75/HR)

LEAGUE

THE UFC

1: STRENGTH & CONDITIONING FUNDAMENTALS

In the first four weeks of the internship, we will focus on strength and conditioning day-to-day operations, diagnostics, and MMA periodization (strength, power, and energy system development). Interns will progress from shadowing during the first week to taking athletes through a workout, prescribed by S&C staff in the fourth week.

2: INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION

The next four weeks will be about refining communication skills. How to effectively communicate with MMA athletes and with a high-performance team. Interns will begin shadowing other departments to assist in their ability to communicate across all departments, along with perfecting their communication and cueing on the S&C floor.

3: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

During this stage of the internship the interns will begin to work on their coaching and training philosophy. They will also be applying what they learned throughout the internship in a case study that will be presented in front of the UFCPI staff. The aim of this internship is to support individuals in their development towards becoming employable coaches.