Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about internships, all in one place.

Dave Tate advises potential college students to bust their asses, get the best grades they can in high school, try to get scholarships and grants to knock the price tag down; Jim Wendler suggests going to a junior college to get basic requirements out of the way; and both of them stress the importance of internships.

If you think you have what it takes to become a strength coach, you’ve got to start with an internship. This one’s for the future interns who want to get on the field and on the strength and conditioning path. Just know there’s little to no money or prestige in the gig.

I’m still not training LeBron James.

I really do not believe you can even scratch the surface on what it takes to be a strength and conditioning coach with an internship that is less than 600 hours for a semester.

Whether you are an intern or a coach who is advising interns…consider these points from the men who have been there.

These guys need some guidance. Are you their answer?

I have yet to meet someone who is “balanced” and also great at what he does or at the top of his game in his selected sport or field.

I have seen many interns who don’t understand that each internship is a test and you need to bust your butt to make that internship into a job.

When you’re an intern at a big school, it’s like you’re a 20-kilogram plate in a weight room.

Having worked my way through the ranks to be a collegiate strength coach, I’ve picked up a few things that other coaches can use to improve their own careers.

Young coaches spend a great deal of time on program design, sets, reps, percentages, and every new drill or exercise that appears on the internet.

I was introduced to the writings of Patrick Lencioni via an audio interview with Joe Kenn on EliteFTS.com.

Organizing and implementing a quality internship program can enhance the overall goals of your strength and conditioning program, which has limited budgets and resources.

Have you ever read a book on how to make money from someone who’s still broke?

I created these chronicles for anyone who feels they might be working at a dead end job where they can’t maximize their potential.