Internship Info
Location
Most training takes place in the St. Ambrose University Wellness and Recreation Center in the newly referbished state of the art weight room. Players transitioned from St. Vincent complex facility as well.
Weightroom: 518 W Locust St., Davenport,IA 52803
Practice field: 620 W Central Park Ave, Davenport, IA 52804
How Long?
Student intern is required to complete a minimum of 150 hours to receive full three credits for the internship. Intern has from May 22nd to August 10th to complete the course.
What to do?
After becoming First Aid + CPR certified and going through Castlebranch background check you can begin working. I spent the summer training with the athletes inside the weightroom. I monitored, coached, and cleaned facilities and even held my own trainings. My own trainings consisted of yoga and introduce better methods of stretching to the athletes in order to maximize their bodies. Team also hosted 7v7 events along with recruiting showcases which intern will be heavily involved in.
Skills Gained
Interns are to learn the ins and outs of group training physical fitness. With lots of knowledge on exercises and how they affect the body and which exercise benefit particular athletes. How to properly operate an athletic facility and operate fundraising camps. Hands on coaching to create a safe environment for all athletes.