Minor Football League Sports Development Internship Program
The MFL seeks diverse candidates to join its hands-on virtual league internship program. Interns have the chance to work with the league headquarters, its 32 franchises and the MFL Foundation. The current internship cycle for the 2025 MFL season runs from January - August. Internships can be completed for academic credit at accredited colleges and universities.
The league welcomes interns into the following departments in Spring/Summer 2025: Video Production, Graphic Design, Administrative, Football Operations, Public Relations, Marketing/Communications, Editorial, Sales, Sports Medicine, Guest Experiences/Client Services and Community Relations.
Meet the 2025 MFL Internship Class
The MFL is proud to work with this exceptional internship class during the 2025 season.
Interns assist in all aspects of daily league operations.
Payton Love
Public Relations & Marketing Intern
Payton Love is a passionate senior sports management major at Bowie State University who is eager to gain hands-on experience in the professional sports industry. With a strong interest in player engagement, team culture, and family support, he is excited to join the MFL as an intern. He looks forward to learning from industry professionals and contributing to the organization’s success.
Alaina Norman
Graphic Design & Marketing Intern
Alaina Norman is a graphic designer from Shreveport, Louisiana. Creativity has always been a big part of her life —whether through design, storytelling, or finding inspiration in the everyday. When she's not working on design projects, she loves writing and exploring new creative outlets.
Steven Merzlak
Graphic Design & Marketing Intern
Steven Merzlak is a graphic designer and graduate of Butler County Community College. His past experience as a freelancer, working with clients such as Sunoco eSports and Snow Belt Management. He demonstrates and reflects a deep passion for sports, art, and design. Steven is truly excited to be a part of the MFL family and cannot wait to make an impact on the league this season.
Elias P. Arianas
Football Operations Intern
Elias Arianas is a recent graduate of Florida International University where he earned his bachelor's in Sports Management along with a minor in marketing. Passionate about seamless event execution and growing sports, he brings fresh energy and passion to every project. Outside of work, you’ll probably find him on the strip fencing.
Elsa Gonzales
Video Production & Digital Intern
Elsa Gonzales is a multimedia creator and Sam Houston State University graduate with a passion for storytelling through video, animation, and social media. With experience at the SHSU Campus Recreation Marketing Team, the Disney College Program, and MAES (a STEM-focused nonprofit), she specializes in producing engaging, purpose-driven content that connects communities and builds brands.
Kevin Dugan
Video Production & Digital Intern
Kevin Dugan is a graduate of the University of North Florida, earning his bachelor’s degree in communication with a focus in digital video production and a criminal justice minor. Kevin currently works as a podcast producer for Auden's Golf Performance in Jacksonville, Florida. Outside of his professional endeavors, Kevin is a huge fan of esports and hopes to work in the industry one day either in broadcast or with a team.
Check out our past MFL intern classes
Thank you to our past interns who successfully completed the internship program.
Past interns have went on to work in the sports industry and a variety of fields!
Past League Interns
MFL League interns have went on to do great things. The MFL front office internship program provides a hands-on rotational experience where interns get immersed in all aspects of the sports business.
Meet some of our featured past interns.
Jaya LaPrade
Communications / Media League Intern Bowie State University Class of 2022
Ismaila Diakite
Business Development League Intern Bowie State University Class of 2022
Wes Haley
Business Operations League Intern USC Class of 2019 Marshall School of Business