Internship ExperienceQuintin Hall

Description of Site Velocity is a sports

performance facility that uses certified coaches to teach athletes of all ages techniques that will help them compete at the highest level they can achieve.

Velocity Sports Performance in Powdersville South Carolina has a turf field, weight room, 50 yard track strip, basketball court, and a batting cage.

This is a picture of the velocity facility.

Strength and Conditioning Department I interned in the strength and

conditioning department at Velocity.

In this department, I learned about Olympic Lifting techniques as well as how to effectively coach athletes of all ages.

I learned the importance of developing a solid program in order for athletes to progress effectively.

This is a picture of the weight room I coached from.

Mission StatementVelocity’s mission is to make the joy of

athletic achievement attainable to all. When we ask our athletes, "Why Do You Train"? we want to hear more than "to get faster" or "to play five minutes longer." What gets an athlete on the field for four hours of grueling practice? Is it desire? Belief? What keeps a second-string player practicing long after practice has ended? Pride? Determination?

Velocity Core Values The STACK Velocity Sports Performance Values - or V-Truths - are the result of our intent to become more than just another sports training company. And as the largest provider of sports performance training in the nation, "just another" isn't an option. Our V-Truths - Desire, Belief, Character, Determination, Heart, and Pride - guide everything we do and say, how we train our athletes, and how we run our business. These values permeate our entire organization, from the CEO to our coaches, from our customers to our franchisees, making us one of the most positive, passionate places for both kids and adults to experience the joy of athleticism.

Roles And DutiesMy official title during my internship was an “Assistant Sports

Performance Coach” I developed programs that helped athletes get faster and

stronger. I studied the human body and how it works. I cultivated my coaching ability as I worked with a wide range

of ages and athletic abilities. I learned what it takes to run a successful sports performance

facility.

This is a picture of me on our Staff Wall.

It lists my certifications, bio, philosophy and favorite quote.

V-FitPart of my internship gave me the opportunity

to teach an adult fitness class.Adult fitness classes gave me the opportunity

to teach principles of fitness to adults who want to stay in shape.

This is a picture of me working balance principles with an 81 year old client.

V-Fitness Endurance ProjectFor one of my projects, I created a 6 week

endurance challenge for our adult athletes. I designed a program for them that would

increase overall fitness and endurance. I selected 6 tests that I felt would accurately

gauge their abilities. I had a pre-test and a post test 6 weeks later. I

recorded the results and everyone improved in every area!

Olympic LiftingThis is a picture of me correcting form of one of our beginner athletes performing a front squat.

Female AthletesIn this picture I am teaching an athlete how to keep her core tight while exercising.

I am using a resistance band to help her technique.

Women’s ClinicOne project that I was most excited about was

our Velocity Women’s Clinic. After working with a few female athletes, I

noticed many were not fully aware of how their own bodies worked.

I put together a PowerPoint that dispelled many popular myths regarding women and fitness.

We hosted a free clinic for all females in the community and I educated them.

Carolina High SchoolThis is a picture of me

coaching at a local high school.

We are performing static stretches after a very draining work out.

Athletes that are not flexible will be subject to more injuries. We focus on flexibility to prevent injuries.

Carolina High School Project In addition to my on site responsibilities, I also

went off site to work with a local High School. I was in charge of teaching movement, strength,

and conditioning to an off season football team. I developed a program that would take them from

January until Spring Football practice started. Using the 40 yard dash, vertical jump, and 5-10-5

shuttle I will be able to see any changes in speed, explosiveness and change of direction techniques.

We will conduct a post test on April 28th.

Conclusion I am extremely thankful for my time at Velocity

Sports performance. My favorite aspect of my job was having the

ability to coach all types of athletes. This wide range gave me great insight to my future career goals.

I had a great mentor that took time to develop me and teach me.

I have been offered a job at Velocity upon graduation.