Sports Psychology Internship 100% Remote

# **Better Health. Better Career. Better Life.** ## **Sports Psychology & Athletic Mental Performance Internship** **Voice Up Publishing Inc.** --- ## **About This Opportunity** Athletes know that **performance isn't just physical it's mental**. Voice Up creates safe spaces where athletes, coaches, and sports professionals discover how purpose-driven mental training transforms both performance and life beyond the game. This internship bridges the gap between tennis court excellence and psychological wellness, preparing you to work with professional athletes on performance psychology, motivation, mental health, career transitions, and life after sports. Research shows our approach reduces anxiety by 36%, depression by 52%, and creates lasting career pathways in the growing field of sports psychology. --- ## **The Role: Sports Psychology & Mental Performance Intern** **What You'll Do:** - Develop mental performance resources for professional and collegiate athletes - Create content addressing performance anxiety, motivation, focus, and resilience - Research career transition challenges for professional athletes - Design assessment tools measuring mental health outcomes in athletic populations - Facilitate online discussions with athletes about mental wellness - Compile case studies documenting athletic mental health transformations - Support Voice Up's NFL Alumni partnership initiatives **What You'll Learn:** - Sports psychology applied to professional tennis, football, and other sports - Mental health intervention strategies for high-performance athletes - Career counseling for athletes transitioning from competition - Performance psychology assessment and program design - Athletic mental wellness communication and community building --- ## **Three Ways to Participate** ### **Option 1: Academic Credit (8-12 hours/week)** Perfect for psychology students at Eastern University and other institutions seeking internship credit for graduation requirements. **Includes:** - Weekly 1-on-1 mentorship sessions - Structured learning outcomes aligned with psychology curriculum - Faculty supervisor coordination and documentation - Access to professional athlete case studies and mental health data - Certificate of completion - Possibility of publication in Voice Up case studies **Requirements:** Coordinate with your university advisor for credit approval before starting (we provide all necessary documentation) ### **Option 2: Volunteer (Flexible hours)** Contribute to athletic mental health while building your portfolio and exploring sports psychology as a career path. **Includes:** - Weekly group mentorship sessions - Access to all training materials and athlete resources - Portfolio development with real sports psychology projects - Networking with sports professionals and mental health experts - Certificate of participation - Flexible schedule around your tennis coaching and classes **Requirements:** Commitment to the mission; no financial obligation ### **Option 3: Voice Up University Subscription ($60/month)** Revolutionary alternative to traditional graduate education integrate career development with hands-on sports psychology training while earning stipends. **Everything in Options 1 & 2, PLUS:** **Traditional Sports Psychology Graduate Program** **Voice Up University** $40,000-$80,000+ in tuition $720/year ($60/month) Theoretical coursework Real projects with professional athletes 2-3 years to complete Begin earning immediately Hope for job after graduation Direct employment pipeline Heavy student debt Stipend opportunities offset subscription **Additional Benefits:** - **Direct employment pipeline** in sports psychology and athletic mental health - **Career coaching** connecting your tennis expertise to professional opportunities - **Stipend opportunities** (often $200-500/month, typically offsetting subscription within 1-2 months) - **Enhanced training** in multimedia, athlete communication, and mental performance assessment - **Professional network access** across WTA/ATP organizations, NFL Alumni, collegiate athletics - **Guaranteed publication** as featured Voice Up sports psychology case study with global distribution - **Priority placement** for paid Voice Up leadership positions in sports mental health initiatives **Perfect for:** Athletes and coaches who want to build a sports psychology career without massive debt while leveraging their athletic experience --- ## **Why This Matters Now** **Growing Field:** Professional athletes increasingly recognize mental health as critical to performance. Organizations like NFL, NBA, WTA, ATP now require mental health resources. **Market Gap:** Anna noted she's "the only sports psychology student" in her program this field needs more practitioners who understand both athletics and psychology. **Voice Up Advantage:** - Partnership with NFL Alumni Association (Byron Williams, Jeff McKinney) - Mental health tools designed specifically for professional athletes - 97.1% satisfaction rate across 490 students, 80+ universities - Global reach: 3,774 cities across 134 countries - Documented health outcomes: 52% reduction in depression, 36% reduction in anxiety --- ## **Ideal Candidate** - **Background in athletics** (professional, collegiate, or coaching experience) - **Psychology student** or recent graduate interested in sports psychology - **Passionate about** mental health, athletic performance, and purpose-driven work - **Comfortable with** remote collaboration and online community building - **Committed to** helping athletes thrive on and off the field/court **Bonus:** Tennis coaching experience, knowledge of WTA/ATP professional circuits, multilingual capabilities, experience with athlete career transitions --- ## **Timeline & Structure** **Summer 2026 Cohort** - **Duration:** 8-16 weeks (June-July or June-August) - **Format:** 100% online/remote - **Meeting Schedule:** Weekly 1-on-1 or group sessions - **Deliverable:** Create inspirational sports psychology resource or case study by program end - **Start:** Flexible based on your semester completion --- ## **Next Steps** **Ready to Connect Your Athletic Experience to Your Psychology Career?** 1. Send cover letter and resume to **Your journey from tennis pro to sports psychologist starts here.** --- **Voice Up Publishing Inc.** *Connecting Athletes to Purpose, One Conversation at a Time* Better Health. Better Career. Better Life.