PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- All mentees thoughtfully matched-up with experienced players and coaches who have a passion for sharing their specialized expertise with student-athletes who need a helping hand
- Mentors to provide 1:1 sports instruction as they encourage mentees to strive for excellence on the sports field as well as in classroom; while also guiding mentees to make good life choices and move forward in their faith journey
- Mentoring Handbook: Used as a guide to help cultivate trusting, healthy relationships between mentors and mentees and establish an appropriate level of accountability
- Age Ranges
- Target Age: Ideally involve kids beginning at 5th grade
- Eligible Ages: 5th through 12th grade
- Routine evaluations completed along the way to assess participants’ progress towards specific academic and character-related goals
- Outreach Opportunities for Mentees & Mentors
- Local / regional outreach participation for mentees and mentors enabling them to serve alongside one another
- Small Group Bible studies available to all mentors and mentees
- International mission trips
- Opportunity to apply for partial college scholarships awarded to graduating participants who have demonstrated the following:
- Solid effort in the classroom
- Wisdom and self-control in their life choices
- Meaningful service to their communities
Alumni Program that encourages mentor / mentee relationship to continue beyond high school; providing assistance with job search, family life, faith journey, etc.