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Maiya
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Where can I find paying Internship opportunities for Athletic Training Students in the Houston area?
I'm Currently enrolled in a Masters program
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Jane Akinyemi
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Hi Maiya,
I recommend Athlete Training and Health (Houston) for Paid Summer Internship. This is a big name in human performance, and they really throw you into the mix. You get actual hands-on experience training athletes of all ages. You’ll work on everything from program design to athlete monitoring, plus assessments. If you’re looking for work that feels a lot like athletic training, think strength, conditioning, getting athletes back to play—this one’s tough to beat, and it’s all on-site in Houston.
Another option is University of Houston, Sports Training & Athletics Internships. UH hosts a bunch of sports-related internship partners: UH Athletics, Rice Athletics, Texas A&M Athletics, Houston Dynamo Sports Academy, Velocity Sports Performance, Genesis Athletic Performance, and CES Performance. They regularly bring in interns for athletic training, sports performance, and sports admin roles. Many spots put you right in the action—direct athlete care, performance tracking, and hands-on training support.
To boost your chances. as Grad students, you already have an edge. Here’s what helps: Reach out directly. Email performance directors instead of waiting for postings, sports performance centers and college athletics departments often sort interns through direct connections. Show your certifications. Even basic stuff, like CPR/AED or first-aid, makes a difference. Get in early. Summer internships are competitive and fill up three to six months ahead. Use your network. Your faculty probably have connections, ask professors to introduce you. Just remember, this field’s about experience as much as education. The more you get your name (and face) out there, the better your chances.
I wish you all the best
Dr Jane Akinyemi
I recommend Athlete Training and Health (Houston) for Paid Summer Internship. This is a big name in human performance, and they really throw you into the mix. You get actual hands-on experience training athletes of all ages. You’ll work on everything from program design to athlete monitoring, plus assessments. If you’re looking for work that feels a lot like athletic training, think strength, conditioning, getting athletes back to play—this one’s tough to beat, and it’s all on-site in Houston.
Another option is University of Houston, Sports Training & Athletics Internships. UH hosts a bunch of sports-related internship partners: UH Athletics, Rice Athletics, Texas A&M Athletics, Houston Dynamo Sports Academy, Velocity Sports Performance, Genesis Athletic Performance, and CES Performance. They regularly bring in interns for athletic training, sports performance, and sports admin roles. Many spots put you right in the action—direct athlete care, performance tracking, and hands-on training support.
To boost your chances. as Grad students, you already have an edge. Here’s what helps: Reach out directly. Email performance directors instead of waiting for postings, sports performance centers and college athletics departments often sort interns through direct connections. Show your certifications. Even basic stuff, like CPR/AED or first-aid, makes a difference. Get in early. Summer internships are competitive and fill up three to six months ahead. Use your network. Your faculty probably have connections, ask professors to introduce you. Just remember, this field’s about experience as much as education. The more you get your name (and face) out there, the better your chances.
I wish you all the best
Dr Jane Akinyemi