ACCELERATESPORTS PERFORMANCE

Welcome to the Accelerate Sports Performance Internship Program. We’re excited to have you work with us! The purpose of this manual is to familiarize you with the policies and procedures of ASP. While thorough, this handbook is better thought of as a jumping off point to your time at ASP. Questions not answered by this manual are encouraged and should be directed to ASP Management.

Introduction1

ASP is the one-stop shop for athletes seeking to reach their next level of performance in any sport.

Our coaches are leading experts in the sports science field and have worked with a range of athletes from the amateur up to the professional, extreme and Olympic level, from around the world.

Through applied science, objective and subjective as-sessment, and custom-tailored training programs, we help athletes tap into and maximize their full perfor-mance potential in sport and life.

Company Mission2

Internship OverviewAn internship at ASP is a terrific way to gain hands-on, individualized coaching experience and mentorship through the ASP philosophy.

The Accelerate Sports Performance Education Program requires a series of clinical experiences consisting of competencies and proficiencies through research, lab and facility settings. Skill evaluation will include practice in labs and demonstration of competencies in a coaching setting. A continually evolving competence is required to be involved in real-world coaching through the course of the internship.

Selection as an intern means you have been given the opportunity to practice your profession while under the guidance of a certified working professional. You are an extension of ASP; please inform your decision-making accordingly.

BenefitsASP stresses the importance of an in-depth knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, and performance physiology to properly structure programs and adapt as all exercise prescription requires.

The internship program at Accelerate Sports Performance is designed to provide internswith the following:

•Practical experience training athletes and general population clientele of varying levels, sports, and/or activities.

•Enhanced appreciation for the integral role of sports science in everyday practice.

•Enhanced self-awareness of professional competencies.

•Access to a far-reaching network of like-minded coaches.

•The ability to recognize structural, functional, biomechanical and physiological trends, patterns, predispositions, etiology in applied sports science.

•The ability to address such issues specific to each individual’s needs.

Successful completion of the ASP Education Program has helped many interns in their pursuits of physical therapy, post-graduate work, strength and conditioning, athletic training, coaching, and personal training goals.

Work hard, ask questions, and have fun!

Be on time (on time = 15 minutes early).

Breaks among interns are staggered. At least one coaching intern must be on the floor at all times.

Coaching interns are encouraged, but not required, to train at ASP. Staff lifting times are detailed in logistics section of this manual.

Interns will be taken through mid-term evaluations and exit interviews with full-time staff.

There will be weekly in-service presentations. The subject of these in-services will be related to the field of sports medicine and performance, as well as strength and conditioning. Presentations of material will be expected within a timely manner, and may vary in formality.

Personal liability insurance is required for all interns (eg. Reasonable rates can be found at HPSO, NSCA, or NATA).

DEPENDABILITY: Dependability includes punctuality, following directions, completion of tasks as assigned, enforcing the rules at ASP, asking for help if needed, and showing initiative.

DEDICATION: You must be dedicated to your personal success in the performance facility and the growth and success of the company and its values.

SINCERITY, CARING, and INTEGRITY: We work in an industry governed by many rules and requirements. Professionalism and talent are just the cost of entry to the field. It’s your hard-work, care, and integrity that make ASP, ASP.

Finally, FRIENDLINESS and a SENSE OF HUMOR are a necessity. As an entire staff, we all put in long hours, and attitude directly affects a positive working environment.

Internship Overview & Benefits Responsibilities & Expectations3 4

Please keep in mind you are a representative of ASP and the affiliated clinical practicum sites and/or universities from which you may originate. Your words and actions will have a direct reflection on the entire program. You are expected to act as a professional while at work. You are also expected to act in a mature and responsible manner while away from ASP. ConfidentialityAll information regarding an athlete’s injury or condition is strictly confidential. Unless instructed by an ACI/ director, you are not to discuss information with anyone outside of the athletic training/ strength & conditioning room. All questions regarding training or an injury should be directed to the ACI/director. PunctualityYou will be on time for work, practices, games and travel. If you find yourself in a situation that will cause you to be late for either performance/ training room hours or games, let the ASP staff know ASAP. Excessive tardiness without proper notification (3 or more) will result in site suspension. Phone usePhone use should be limited to emergency only. Turn off your cell phone, unless directed by the director for use as an emergency phone. During practice hours, keep phone use very brief.

AppearanceAccelerate Sports Performance attire is worn at all times while working in the facility.

Proper attire includes:•ASP T-shirt, sweatshirt, pull over, polo, or sweatshirt.

•Athletic shorts or pants in ASP colors (white, black, red).

•Sneakers with the shoelaces tied.

•No visible jewelry other than engagement/wedding rings and/or a necklace under your shirt.

•No strong odors, including perfumes/cologne.

LanguageThe Accelerate Sports Performance staff strives for a positive environment. Please keep all conversations professional, constructive, and/or educational in purpose. This includes on-location as well as outdoor training sessions.

Staff Professionalism5

•ABC = Always Be Coaching.

•Do not be afraid to coach in front of full-time staff.

•Be confident in every coaching scenario.

•Utilize the group supervision strategy Have a line of sight on all athletes at any given time.

•Utilize the intern hover maneuver.

•Be friendly, outgoing, and warm.

Guidelines While Coaching7

Accelerate Sports Performance provides individualized programming with coaching in a one-on-one and semi-private training environment. The distinctiveness and encompassing quality of the services provided by ASP are what separate ASP from other facilities. ASP interns/coaches are expected to uphold the company vision and values of excellence.

The following is the progression of the client training model:•One-on-one assessment with Coach Cooney or any of the head performance coaches

•1-3 day wait period for program design

•Program is presented to client on paper or via phone application

•Client is coached one-on-one by staff member for the initial 1-2 weeks of programming phase/block until the client is comfortable with the progression.

•Once the client is independently functioning with their programming, there is no further requirement to schedule times to meet with staff members one-on-one.

•Clients proceed to move through their program independently while continually being coached by circulating staff members to provide direct attention as needed.

•One week before the completion of each Phase the client notifies Coach Cooney so the next training phase/block may be prescribed.

•If a client is implicated for manual therapy, they will meet with Coach Cooney before their training session for treatment as planned by Coach Cooney.

•Program monitoring is done in real time, daily, throughout the entire training program, via phone application, data collection and entry, and conversation.

•The client will repeat the above process with each subsequent training phase/block until completion of off-season or in-season program. General population clients will also go through the same process with no specific end point unless otherwise determined.

Training Model Basics6

Barbell Pressing Variations•A spotter at the head of the bench will be used at all times for work sets consisting of any number of reps.

•A closed hand grip will be used by lifter and spotter.

•A full hand-off will be given by the spotter signaled by the presser’s verbal cue.

Barbell Squatting Variations•Athletes must be taught how to properly miss a lift.

•Safety bars must be set at the proper level.

•Spotters will not be used at any time.

•Clients performing the front squat exercise can use either the cross grip or the clean grip.

Olympic Movements•Spotters will not be used at any time.

•Only one athlete on the platform at a time.

•Clear surrounding athletes.

Lifting Gear•The only clients that are permitted to use lifting gear are powerlifters that train at ASP.

•Weight belts, wrist wraps, wrist straps, kneewraps, bench press shirts, deadlifting and squatting suits are not allowed, except if the client is training for powerlifting.

•Weight lifting gloves are not allowed for any athlete regardless of gender.

•Weight belts are not to be used as a substitute for lack of core stability.

•All incline movements will be performed in the middle position at 45 degrees from the floor unless indicated by the exercise term “low incline”, which is defined by the minimal inclined bench setting.

Footwear•All clients must train in either sneakers or socks (depending on the client). No sandals or bare feet are allowed.

General Training Rules & Safety8

ASP management will determine intern schedules. Interns are expected to maintain a minimum participation of 30 hours per week (but many often do more). Scheduling will be discussed with Coach Jack Cooney for optimal training benefit and client needs.

•Individual schedules are finalized with Coach Jack Cooney by the end of the first week of the internship detailing the internship’s full duration.

•All coaching interns must be present Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:30- 3pm as well as Tuesday and Thursday from 2- 3pm. This time allotted is focused on internship education, program design, and professional development (Subject to change as directed by Coach Cooney).

•No coaching intern may work only the morning or night shifts. Each coaching intern must have at least 2 morning shifts and 2 night shifts per week. All interns work together on Saturday.

•Coaching interns are not required to lift during staff lift but are encouraged to participate.

•Random and unpredictable days off are understood and considered. Please consult with Coach Jack Cooney before taking them.

The sample schedule to the right is a rough guide to scheduling at ASP. It will be subject to change for each intern based on weekly projects, client training needs, etc. Yellow shaded sections delineate the hours available and open to client training.

Scheduling9

Sample Schedule

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10:0010:3011:0011:3012:0012:301:001:302:002:303:003:304:004:305:005:306:006:307:007:308:008:30

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

MORNING SHIFT(CLIENT TRAINING)

STAFF LIFT & LUNCH

EVENING SHIFT(CLIENT TRAINING)

CLIENTTRAINING

STAFF LIFT

CLEANING

CLEANING

STAFFINSERVICE

STAFFINSERVICE

STAFFINSERVICE

STAFFPROJECTS

STAFFPROJECTS

INTERNEDUCATION OR

STAFF PROJECTS

INTERNEDUCATION

INTERNEDUCATION

CLEANING

Upon arrival for the morning or afternoon shift, coaches and interns alike will walk the floor to make sure everything is tidy, in working order, and available for easy access and use.

All members of Accelerate Sports Performance are ultimately responsible for daily and weekly cleaning. Below is the daily and weekly cleaning schedule that coaching interns are required to follow. This is a basic task list; cleanup is not limited to the following chart.

Daily Tasks After Any Shift

Task Frequency Directions

The Gym Floor: Up & Downstairs Per Shift Wipe Down (w/ cleaner) – benches, tables, treadmills, racks, airex pads

Vacuum floor and platforms, dust racks

Friday Polish Platforms with Wipes

Weights & Equipment Per Shift Re-rack all equipment Organize benches, barbells, racks, plyo boxes, hanging wall items, etc

Restrooms Tuesday Clean toilets, sinks, mop floors, mop showers, & Saturday tidy area. Restock supplies

Garbage & Recycle Tuesday Evening Consolidate/Dispose of all garbage and recycling in & Saturday ASP bins and loose materials to large bins in storage closet. Pull Out Bins on Wed Evening

Mirrors & Windows Tuesday Evening Windex all Windows and Mirrors. Squeegee & Saturday outside windows.

Laundry Per Shift When Collect dirty laundry – drop off at 5-Star Bag is Full Cleaners at 369 Bay Street before 7:30pm. Pick up Clean laundry upon drop off.

Cleaning Duties & Daily Checklists10

I have read the Accelerate Sports Performance Internship Manual and agree to abide by the rules and regulations contained within. I am excited to be a part of the ASP Internship program and look forward to this opportunity to further myself through the learning and application of the ASP philosophy.

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As a staff member of Accelerate Sports Performance, please help in positively and intelligently generating interest for our brand and services.

This could include (but is not limited to):

•At least 1 Blog Post Per Month to be reviewed and approved by Jack Cooney

•Facebook —Sharing an ASP status update at least 1x per week

•Twitter

•LinkedIn —Updating Work History

•Instagram

We ask that you consult Jack Cooney (or the marketing team) before posting prior to submission. —To make sure the brand is well-represented and the voice is in alignment.

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