Greg Liverpool ’19

Tackles Tasks Great and Small at High-Pressure Internship With NFL Team

Greg Liverpool ’19 knows how to keep his eye on the ball! For the past two summers, he had the opportunity to intern with the Indianapolis Colts in the operations department. During his four years as a sports management major at Coastal Carolina University in South Carolina, he also worked for the football department as a recruiting assistant. These opportunities aligned perfectly with Greg’s long-term career aspirations to work in player personnel/ scouting in the NFL. His internship opportunities during the summer and while attending college have set him on the right path. “The Indianapolis Colts are a first-class NFL organization, and I’ve learned that how we treat people in all departments/roles is ultimately how we’ll be remembered,” said

“ My St. Mary’s Ryken experience helped me transition into college very well. I was able to handle the workload and balance working 8+ hours daily in the Coastal Carolina football department because of my experience. I’ve been able to stay organized and maneuver online platforms easily because of the iPad program at SMR. I’ve also been able to get around campus and be timeefficient because of the class schedule and having to walk from building to building at SMR. I really appreciate my experience because it helped me develop my organizational skills and be a responsible and an accountable young adult.”

Greg with Colts head coach Frank Reich during 2021 training camp.

Greg. “Placing the needs of players/staff above self is a major focus within the organization, and it builds a welcoming work environment.”

Greg gleaned valuable life lessons from his internship. “ ‘There’s no task too big or too small.’ I’ve heard this phrase many times since I’ve arrived in Indianapolis, but one of the key parts of the experience is being available to always help. Most full-time staff members have been interns at one point, and they all preach about the work ethic required to succeed at the NFL level. Most tasks seem miniscule in terms of overall importance, but they are very important, and the attitude that you complete them with is always noticed.” Be efficient, be accountable, and learn from mistakes—that’s Greg’s mantra. “Finding more efficient ways to do things is always important. In a highly competitive workplace, it can be easy to over-complicate things. I’ve noticed that the people who are most successful in the Colts organization have a knack for efficiency and making things convenient for players and staff. Being accountable and willing to admit when you’ve made a mistake is key in this internship because there are many times when mistakes will happen due to the fast pace of the NFL workplace. These mistakes have been some of my best learning experiences because they help me realize how quickly I must reset and forget about the mistake to have success in this career.”

Through his Colts connections, Greg also had a special opportunity in the winter of 2022 to intern for National Football Scouting at the NFL Scouting Combine in