Kennesaw State University Athletics

Kennesaw State Sport Performance

Staff

Sonya Woods - Director of Olympic Sports Performance (Soccer, Softball and Lacrosse)

Seth Thomsen - Assistant Sports Performance Coach (Men's and Women's Basketball)

TBD - Assistant Sports Performance Coach (Baseball and Volleyball)

TBD - Graduate Assistant Performance Coach (Track and Field, Men's and Women's Golf and Men's and Women's Tennis)

Program Overview

The Sport Performance staff is part of the KSU Athletic Association working to assist student-athletes and coaches in the development and implementation of scientific based strength and conditioning programs. As a Sport Performance staff member, it is our duty to support sport coaches and student-athletes in maintaining their health, keeping their safety a top priority, and assist in reaching their maximum genetic potential.

Mission Statement

Kennesaw State University Sport Performance provides student-athletes with the tools needed to encounter the demands of NCAA Division I collegiate athletics. Our staff follows a "person first" mentality and strives to build relationships in order to assist in shaping successful individuals.

Program Philosophy

Kennesaw State Sports Performance program is guided by sound principles, which allows us to accomplish our goals and objectives. It is essential that we provide an interdisciplinary approach to the development of the student-athletes. This dedication to the enhancement of athletic performance will help us in our final goal of bringing our very best in competition.  

Core Values

COMMUNITY - Place where student-athletes want to be.

TEAM - Combine individual strengths to get results.

TRUST - Act with credibility, integrity and professionalism.

Internships

Kennesaw State University Olympic Sports Performance Internship is offered for both fall and spring semesters. This internship is for individuals seeking class credit or just experience.  

For mor information or to apply please email Director of Olympic Sports Performance Sonya Woods at swoods55@kennesaw.edu. Applications should include a cover letter and resume all on one PDF file.