Dorman alumnus Chad Palmer talks about his roles as an intern at the Michael Johnson Performance Center in Texas.
About Palmer
Internship: Michael Johnson Performance Center (Texas)
Years running: Nine
Education: Dorman, University of South Carolina
scrunners: How did you go about getting the internship at the Michael Johnson Center?
palmer: During my practicum a few years ago, the owners of Strictly Running were gracious enough in providing the opportunity to gain certification with Dartfish Video Analysis software. We designed a full-body stride analysis to offer the general public in conjunction with the race series and training classes the store had already begun. I quickly gained experience in biomechanics and kinesiology, which led to my interest in the performance center. I was able to get in touch with the Facility Director, Lance Walker, through a mutual friend at Dartfish, and submitted my resume. I received a call a few days later, requesting a coaching vide...