Gracie Park '28 will be an intern with the football and wrestling programs at the University of Pennsylvania this summer. The program focuses on coaching development, program design, and professional networking. Gracie will focus on building experience as a strength coach, which is her goal after college.
Hometown: Palo, IA
Major: Kinesiology: Exercise Science; Minor: Economics and Business
I am a 21-year-old from Palo, Iowa, who loves all things sports. I have been an athlete all my life, participating in various sports like soccer, softball, baseball, speed skating, and tennis, but basketball was the one I grew most fond of. I have been a part of the Cornell Women’s basketball team for 3 years, and while I don’t play anymore, I still enjoy watching. Outside of sports, I enjoy hanging out with my friends and family, as well as my two dogs. I aim to become a strength and conditioning coach at the university level to help athletes achieve their goals.
I hope the sports performance internship at the University of Pennsylvania will allow me to gain independence, as this is my first time living alone, but most importantly, I hope to gain knowledge about what it takes to be a strength and conditioning coach. This internship will provide me with the first step in my journey of becoming a strength and conditioning coach. I also hope to meet some friends and mentors who will help me be my best.
