Level 1 ~ Residential Internships 2011/12
DNA Sports Performance aims to provide scientifically underpinned strength and conditioning services to elite and amateur athletes across the UK. We have a proven track record in helping maximise the genetic potential of athletes in various sports and are currently working with Olympic and professional athletes across a diverse range of sports.
Working alongside The University of Manchester SPORT Department, we are offering an excellent opportunity for individuals to experience high performance strength and conditioning support within an applied context.
This internship offers an intensive five day programme for individuals who are looking to enhance their practical and theoretical understanding of strength and conditioning. The internship also aims to provide an insight into the operation of strength and conditioning support to a major sporting University in the UK, National Governing Bodies and TASS athletes ( http://www.tass.gov.uk/ ).
The internship has been developed in addition to our highly successful annual internship programme which has seen five interns in four years pass UKSCA assessment and move into employment.
Successful applicants can expect the following from the five day intensive internship:
Theoretical and Practical Experiences Covering:
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Advanced weight lifting techniques
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Advanced plyometrics techniques
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Advanced speed and agility techniques
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Advanced conditioning interventions
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Advanced planning and programming techniques
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Advanced injury prevention techniques
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Advanced recovery strategies
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Advanced mobility and flexibility techniques
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A minimum of 25 hours of contact time and an additional 10 hours directed theory, detailing the topics to a depth which day long courses just cannot deliver
Application requirements:
- Have previously or currently be enrolled in a sports related qualification i.e. undergraduate or postgraduate degree
- Have an understanding of sports conditioning
- Have an understanding of resistance training methods
- Have good knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Be committed to training and be interested in strength and conditioning as a career
- Be confident when speaking to groups, open minded and willing to learn
This is a fantastic opportunity to:
- Enhance your own practical performance
- Experience a University full time strength and conditioning facility
- Enhance your practical delivery skills
- Learn to effectively communicate to a team of S&C coaches
- Enhance your theoretical knowledge of S&C
- Experience working with sport specific coaches and physiotherapists
- Enhance your CV and improve your future employability
Internship Presenters:
Nicholas Jones BSc (Hons), MSc, CSCS, ASCC, ISAK ~ Nick is certified by both the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCC) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (USA; CSCS). He holds an honours degree in sports and exercise management, a masters degree in strength and conditioning and is undertaking a PhD in the field of strength and conditioning. Nick has extensive experience in team sports having coached for the Welsh Rugby Union, English Rugby Union, Sale Sharks, GB Water Polo, GB Cross Country Skiing and GB Wrestling. In his work with individual sports, Nick has coached a vast range of male and female athletes in various sports including able bodied and disability sports. Currently Nick is the lead strength and conditioning coach for Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) in the North West and at The University of Manchester.
Steve Nawoor Director and Physiotherapy Clinical Specialist, Msc Manual Therapy, BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy MMACP, MCSP, MMACP, ACPOE ~ Steve is Clinical Director of Physiotherapy at I.Q Therapies and has worked with England Athletics, GB Boxing and is currently the TASS Physiotherapy Lead for the North West. Steve also travels with elite sports teams and athletes in competition, has attended World and European Championships, has extensive multi-sport experience and is part of the Great Britain team for the World Games in China in August 2011. He is the North West representative for the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports and Exercise Medicine.
Ray Williams ~ Ray is currently the National Welsh Weightlifting coach, based out of his performance centre in Holyhead, North Wales. He is a Commonwealth Gold medallist for weightlifting in the featherweight class. He also has extensive experience of working in rugby union specifically for the Welsh and Canadian Rugby Unions and served 24 years in the Army Physical Training Corps.
Internship Dates:
The residential internship will take place in The University of Manchester’s elite athlete training facility ‘The PowerRoom’ on the following weeks in 2012:
9th to 13th January
26th to 30th March
11th to 15th June
16th to 20th July
13th to 17th August
Internship Cost:
The total cost for the one week internship will be £250 and is payable in advance. This will include all support materials for the internship however food, travel and accommodation costs are not included.
Don’t delay in booking as numbers are limited to ensure the best possible experience. To book please email Nicholas Jones quoting the reference code (Level 1 ~ Internship) nicholasjones@dna-sports-performance.com
Residential Cost:
The hotels listed below are all located close to The University of Manchester and will serve as an excellent location during the internship. It is also possible to travel into Manchester everyday if living locally to reduce costs. However please be aware there will be early morning and evening sessions during the week.
Hotel Name Cost per night Telephone
Ibis Hotel Manchester City Centre M14GX £57.00 0161 234 0600
The Mitre Hotel 1-3 Cathedral Gates M3 1SW £45.00 0161 832 2400
The Crown Inn 321 Deansgate M3 4LQ £29.00 0161 834 1930
Britannia Hotel 35 Portland Street £45.00 0161 228 2288
Aims of the Internship:
- Disseminate current best practice in the field of S&C
- Bridge the gap between theory and practice
- Develop personal performance ability
- Challenge current thinking in enhancing athletic performance
Quotes from DNA Interns:
“Working with DNA Sports Performance is an inspiring experience. Applying academic concepts to well established athletes is a rewarding challenge and not one to be underestimated. The internship programme proves nothing is to be spared if optimum performance is to be achieved.” Ashley-Stratton Powell DNA Intern 2011
“The internship has shown me ways to not only develop the athlete physically, but also holistically. Working with a highly motivated team of coaches as well as athletes of all abilities and sports is a great method to developing my coaching skills and strength and conditioning knowledge.” Keith McGregor DNA Intern 2010
“The internship is proving to be a major step in my quest to become the complete S&C coach; it has developed my skills to the next level and is helping bridge the gap between theory and practice. To sum it up it teaches me everything my University, undergrad and post grad, degrees didn’t”. Conall Murtagh DNA Intern 2010
“Hands-on experience is paramount when applying for any job. The on-the-job real life environment experience which you get on the DNA Sports Performance internship is invaluable. Working with the coaching staff providing Strength and Conditioning support to world-class athletes from a diverse range of sports is without doubt, the best way to learn and better yourself as an S&C coach. If you’ve got a passion for S&C and want to learn from one of the best in the industry, this internship is for you!!” Chris Wainer DNA Intern 2011
Don’t delay in booking as numbers are limited to ensure the best possible experience. Click here to apply now
