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.
- 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.
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. Mentors must be active NABC members.
Mentee Expectations
Mentees have the humility to acknowledge their need for help and are eager to learn from experienced peers. Mentees must be willing to commit to making time to build a relationship with their mentor; to be open and honest with personal experiences; and to be willing to receive tangible feedback. Mentees will be expected to participate in, at minimum, one phone call or video chat per month with their mentor, with additional text/messenger platform communication. Mentees must be active NABC members.
2024-25 Program Timeline
- May-June 2024 | Mentor and mentee application window
- July-Aug. 2024 | Mentor-mentee pairings finalized; Mentor Circle orientation webinar
- Aug. 2024-March 2025 | Ongoing mentor-mentee communication; periodic Mentor Circle group Zoom gatherings
- April 2025 | Mentor Circle reception at 2025 NABC Convention