Frederick Flying Cows - Professional Basketball Organization
Technical Analytics Intern
(Frederick, Maryland)
- Start Date: February 2026
- Internship Position
- Candidates MUST reside in or commute daily to Frederick, Maryland
The Role:
The Frederick Flying Cows professional basketball team internship program is an experience and opportunity like no other in professional sports! As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience and receive tangible real-world experience with direct responsibility in the organization. You will not only receive the opportunity to learn and observe how a startup professional sports organization operates… but also forever be able to say you were a part of the start of the Frederick Flying Cows!
The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude and will be open to performing a wide variety of tasks in order to learn about what is required to create, run, and market a professional basketball team and organization. We strongly prefer candidates who are either from or currently living in the Frederick area.
Interns are required to work all Frederick Flying Cow home games and all scheduled events, as directed by the General Manager.
The internship program is an unpaid position that can be used for college credit. The role is entry level and candidates must be willing to work at a high level in order to successfully fulfill their duties and gain a plethora of experience.
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON OPPORTUNITY! Candidates must already reside in the Frederick area and be willing to commute daily or fully relocate to the area.
Who are the Flying Cows?
The Frederick Flying Cows are a new professional basketball organization that play in the USBL. The league regular season runs twenty-four (24) games long from March – May, with 12 home and 12 away games. Playoffs are in June. The league is positioning itself as an alternative option for players who might be playing in professional leagues overseas and are hoping to build their careers towards playing against the highest possible competition. The USBL play is high quality – just a notch below the level of the NBA G-league. Thus far, the Flying Cows have built a successful on-court product as well as a one-of-a-kind brand off the court.
What you can expect…
We are a small team, meaning our interns will work cross-functionally, be involved in all aspects of the organization, and have the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of areas. With that, the Technical Analytics Intern will prioritize all things data analytical and technology-related. As the Flying Cows Technical Analytics Intern, you may work on the following, but not limited to:
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Data-Driven Projects: Assist the technical staff in developing and implementing data-driven projects, leveraging analytics to support team objectives.
- Website Maintenance: Regularly update and maintain website content, ensuring accurate information and a smooth user experience.
- Data Collection & Organization: Gather, structure, and maintain demographic and operational data to support analytics and reporting needs.
- Data Cleaning & Preparation: Prepare datasets by cleaning and organizing data for accurate and effective analysis.
- Analytical Insight Extraction: Use various analytical methods to analyze datasets and extract insights that support team decisions and improve processes.
- Research & Development: Investigate industry best practices in sports analytics to propose and implement insights-driven strategies.
Basic Expectations & Requirements
- Actively pursuing a college degree.
- Must be located in the Frederick, MD area.
- Report directly to the General Manager and other Flying Cows staff and fulfill all duties as requested.
- Represent the organization, as needed, at events and appearances.
- Provide excellent customer service to all existing and potential fans.
- Professionally represent the organization at business and community functions.
- Work as a member of the TEAM, and Have Fun!
- Attend all home games and events to ensure great customer service to all fans.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
The internship program is designed to provide training where candidates will gain valuable skills that assist them as they progress in their sports careers.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking motivated, energetic candidates with the goal of building a career in the world of entertainment and athletics. Candidates should be willing to travel and to work odd hours. This is a fun and rewarding opportunity for candidates who don’t require much structure and are willing to take risks and try new things.
Who You Are:
- Current college student with a strong interest in data analytics, sports technology, and operational strategy.
- Analytical and detail-oriented, with experience in data preparation, data cleaning, and using analytical tools to extract actionable insights.
- A self-starter with a strong technical foundation and a curiosity to stay updated on best practices in sports analytics and data-driven decision-making.
- Skilled in organizing and managing large datasets, using tools like Excel, Python, SQL, or other data processing tools.
- Collaborative and flexible, ready to work with various team members to apply your technical skills to real-world scenarios.
- Available for flexible hours, including some game days and team events as needed.
Perks:
- Gain real-world experience in sports analytics, applying data analysis skills within a professional sports team setting.
- Develop a professional portfolio showcasing data-driven projects, website improvements, and analytics reports, building credibility for future roles.
- Network with technical and analytics professionals, expanding your industry contacts and knowledge.
- Receive mentorship from experienced analytics and technical staff, helping you hone skills in data management, analysis, and strategy.
- Be part of an innovative environment where your insights contribute to team success, strategy, and fan engagement.
More about Frederick Flying Cows
The league regular season runs twenty-four (24) games long from March – May, with 12 home and 12 away games. Playoffs are in June. The league is positioning itself as an alternative option for players who might be playing in professional leagues overseas and are hoping to build their careers towards playing against the highest possible competition. The USBL play is high quality – just a notch below the level of the NBA G-league.
We are a well-prepared group with the goal of building a championship-quality organization! We believe there are three (3) key legs of the stool required to build a quality franchise.
- We need to create and manage a high-quality entertainment product that is appealing to a broad age range. We want USBL basketball home games to be a high-quality, fun, and entertaining event that people, both basketball fans and non-basketball fans, will enjoy.
- We need to put together an excellent basketball team and basketball organization.
- We need to build a community organization that is invested in Frederick County. Our goal is basketball, over time, to be part of the fabric of the community and a team that the people of Frederick are proud of.
As we think about putting together our team, we have broken the operation down into four (3) areas of focus: Basketball Operations, Business Operations, Sales & Marketing. We are looking for interns to assist in all areas of the business. Building a team and organization from scratch will be both demanding and rewarding.
This is a unique opportunity for someone with energy, drive, and a positive attitude who is indefatigable and will gain great satisfaction from being a part of creating something new.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
