This application is for interested Mentors only. The Mentee application can be found here.
Program Overview
The NABC Mentor Circle is structured to develop valuable coach-to-coach relationships. Through these mentor-mentee relationships, the NABC Mentor Circle strives to achieve the following goals:
- Promote the growth of young coaches.
- Increase the pool of qualified candidates.
- Help both the mentor and mentee develop professionally and personally.
- Offer less-experienced coaches an opportunity to learn from seasoned coaches.
- Foster relationships among coaches across different generations and demographics.
- Support the integrity of the coaching profession.
2023-24 Mentor Circle Timeline
NABC Mentor Circle participants are encouraged to follow this general timeline:
- May-June 2023 | Mentor and mentee application window
- July 2023 | Mentor-mentee pairings finalized; Mentor Circle orientation webinar
- Aug. 2023-March 2024 | Ongoing mentor-mentee communication; periodic Mentor Circle group webinars
- April 2024 | Mentor Circle reception at 2024 NABC Convention
Mentor Expectations
Mentors are passionate about helping develop the next generation of coaches. Mentors must be willing to commit to making time to build relationships with their mentee; to be open and honest with personal experiences; and to be intentional in offering encouragement and tangible feedback. Mentors will be expected to schedule, at minimum, one phone call or video chat per month with their mentee, with additional text/messenger platform communication.