Performance Concepts Chat – Episode 24 – Chris Wicus: Developing a Successful Internship and Continuing Education Program

I had the recent pleasure of spending four weeks with the professionals at Drive 495 located in Lower Manhattan, New York. During this time I observed their meticulous approach to providing continuing education to both staff and interns. I was impressed with both the commitment by the senior staff at Drive and the attention to detail provided in each of the regular internal continuing education sessions.

Chris Wicus is the Director of Education and Training and is involved in many of the key decisions around staff education, intern candidate selection and coaching philosophy. Together with Don Saladino, Drive 495 Owner and Founder, Chris ensures that Drive 495 is well staffed by knowledgeable professionals who are properly versed in proven training methods supported by science, while on the cusp of new techniques and philosophies. Our conversation focuses on how Chris ensures that the right people are selected for the Drive Clubs internship program and how these interns are groomed for significant responsibility and a future with the facility. Chris also discusses the importance of chemistry and culture within the Drive family, making it a fabulous place to work for professionals interested in applying a performance-based training philosophy with the variety of fitness clients that form their membership.

You can find more information about Chris Wicus and Drive Clubs at the following:

DriveClubs.com

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Derek M. Hansen

Founder at StrengthPowerSpeed.com

Derek is an International Sport Performance Consultant that has been working with athletes in speed, strength and power sports since 1988. He has worked with some of the top performers in the world as a coach and a consultant – including Olympic medallists, world record holders, Canadian National team athletes, and professional athletes from numerous sports. He also serves as a performance consultant to numerous professional teams and NCAA Division 1 programs throughout North America.

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