
SPMP Internship
University of Mississippi
The Standard
What Sets Us Apart
Welcome to the Sports Performance Mentorship Program at The University of Mississippi. We take great pride in our internship program and the development of each and every intern. The SPMP internship is a time tested comprehensive program focused on individual development of all aspects in a strength and conditioning program.

1
Experience
Hands-on division 1 strength & conditioning experience.

2
Exposure
Exposure to strength & conditioning principles and how they are used in a practical setting.

3
Understand
Understanding administrative and maintenance responsibilities.

4
Program
Development of programming and presentation skills.

5
Leadership
Development of leadership and athlete management skills.

6
Application
Development of proper exercise technique.
Primary Objectives









The staff takes pride in developing their interns in every single aspect of strength and conditioning.

Andrew Shackelford
Former Intern
I will guarantee there is no other strength and conditioning program in the country that takes so much pride, effort, and hours into shaping their interns as Coach Savage and the rest of the staff.

Chris Friend
Former Intern
This staff will develop you to be the most prepared coach in the country. This will be the greatest investment of coaching development you ever obtain!

Noah Meyer
Former Intern
Former Interns

Andy Levulis
Assistant Director of Sports Performance - Grambling State University

Gabi Haack
Graduate Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach - Mcneese State University

Johnny Rupp
Graduate Sports Performance Coach - Kennesaw State University

Ed Sykes
Sports Performance Coach - UMass

Tommie Moore
Director of Strength & Conditioning - Norfolk State University

Ryan Joerger
Director of Strength & Conditioning - Legacy Performance

Richard Irving
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach - University of Albany

Nieko Torres
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach - Florida A&M University

Nick Atkinson
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach - Shepherd University

Marcus Banks
Assistant Director of Football Sports Performance - University of Utah

Lucas White
Associate Director of Sports Performance - Boise State University

Kevin Rodriguez
Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning - University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Julio Moreno
Strength & Conditioning Coach - O2 Fitness

Josh Livingston
Private Strength Coach

Jonathan Heitritter
NFL Draft Analyst / Writer - Steelers Depot

Jonathan Pierre
Sports Performance Coach - Elon University

Joe Powell
Strength & Conditioning Coach - Atlanta Braves Minor League

Jeremiah Ortiz
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach - University of Cincinnati

Jack Hertz
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach - IMG Academy

Isaiah Winter
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach - William & Mary

Frederick Murphy
Director of Strength & Conditioning - Berkner High School

Cody Hughes
Director of Human Performance - Madison Academy

Chris Weatherly
Strength & Conditioning Graduate Assistant - Delta State University

Charles Nelson
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach - Warner University

Bryant Harper
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach - Texas A&M University

Brian Stryffeler
Strength & Conditioning Coach

Anthony McArthur
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach - University of Army West Point

Anthony Dorsi
Owner - Iron House Performance

Alex Mowatt-Larssen
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach - University of Yale

Alec Tressler
Head Stength & Conditioning Coach - Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School

Albert Stillman
Director of Performance - High Performance Co.

Adrian Dillworth
Associate Director of Strength & Conditioning - California State University

Adam Lange
Associate Director of Strength & Conditioning - McNeese State University

Abraham Joseph
Exercise Physiologist - Apple

Thomas Bacchia
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach - University of Massachusetts

Aaron Collazo
Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning - University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Sam Hartsock
Strength Coach - Lift Chicago

Grant Stuerman
Co-Founder & CEO - burgo

Chris Friend
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach - Ohio State University

Andrew Shackelford
Director of Sports Performance - Lakewood Ranch High School
SPMP Responsibilities
Assist
Assist in the implementation and monitoring of the administrative side of the strength & conditioning program.
Administration
Knowledge and administration of technology & quality control.
Data
Assist with data collection using various technological devices and programs.
Education
Participate in daily & weekly continuing education meetings.
Maintenance
Assist with maintenance and cleanliness of weight room.
Curriculum
Projects & assignments throughout the entirety of the internship.