How It Works

We create individual mentorship pairings for the upperclassmen on the roster - players who are in their 3rd year of studies. This is where player engagement is higher as they become more focused on career aspirations post graduation. For the younger players, we have group pairings to provide general assistance in the transition to University. We cater the level of support based on each players. Some need more. Some are already very career focused. We let the player take responsibility for their level of engagement with their Mentor(s).

We have regular events throughout the season to create a less formal setting between the players to become comfortable with the Mentors and just get to know Alumni. They can see we are there to support them.

Players will have regular meetings through the year with their Mentors using a cadence that makes sense for them. These are one one one meetups that can be over a coffee or lunch. The players have a trusted voice, who’s not a coach, they can talk to that understands the experience of a student athlete.

When players identify specific career paths they wish to explore and/or embark upon, the mentor will tap into our network for Alumni and Supporters to setup meetings to help the player understand a career path and network to pursue internships, summer employment opportunities and career opportunities.

When the player graduates, we encourage them to become active within our Alumni network to leverage the experiences of past players and supporters. And we also ask them to “pay it forward”.