Physical Preparation Podcast Archives - Robertson Training Systems 9 Keys to Developing a Rock-Solid Internship Program
Are you a trainer, coach or rehab professional that is considering starting an internship program?
If so, this is your show!
IFAST has had an incredibly successful internship program for over 13 years now, and one of the most common questions I get asked is:
“How do I build an internship program in my business?”
So in this show, I’m going to outline all the do’s and don’ts.
The wins and the losses.
And perhaps most importantly, how our internship program has evolved over the years.
So sit back, relax and take some notes because this episode is chock-full of great info!
We are in a service and people-based business – you’ve got to like helping people. – El Conquistador, Mike Robertson
This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:
- Arguably the hardest part of starting an internship.
- What kind of intern do you want/need?
- The commitment YOU HAVE to make if you want to be a successful mentor.
- How starting an internship program can actually make your program design, coaching, and overall gym run more effectively.
- Why it’s critical to set – and uphold – expectations.
- How to help your interns grow and evolve not only as coaches, but as human beings.
- The one thing YOU MUST do if you’re going to have interns in your gym.
- Trusting the process.
- The simple truth you need to come to grips with as an intern coordinator.
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IFAST University is BACK! Are You In?
Are you ready to take your coaching and training career to the next level?
You need to find great mentors to guide you along your journey – to help you find the blind spots in your own training programs and improve your skills as a coach.
But… mentorship can be expensive, and unfortunately, it’s not always feasible for some budgets.
That’s why Bill Hartman and I developed IFAST University, an online curriculum and mentorship program designed exclusively for fitness trainers, coaches, and rehab professionals.
We want to help every trainer and coach in the industry improve their training techniques and write better training programs for their clients.
By becoming a member of IFAST University, you’ll receive:
- Hundreds of hours of members-only exclusive content,
- Monthly updates and tips to help you improve your skills and programs,
- Group Q&A sessions to answer your specific questions, and
- Access to our Facebook group, where you can learn from other dedicated professionals such as yourself
This blend of content and Q&A is specifically designed to help make YOU the best fitness trainer you can be.
To learn more or to join IFAST University now, visit https://ifastuniversity.com/
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