Purpose of the Intro Call

The goal of the free intro call is as follows:

• For the guardian and mentee, the goals are to:
  • Get to know you as a mentor before committing to a program
  • Learn how you can support their athlete
  • Understand what Athlete to Athlete is and how our mentorship program works
  • Decide if they want to continue working with you
• For you, the goal is to:
  • Get to know the mentee and their guardian
  • Learn why they’re interested in mentorship and what they’re hoping to gain
  • Help them feel excited and comfortable about the idea of working with you by:
    • Expressing that you’d love to keep working with them
    • Sharing how you can support them moving forward

Submitting Availability for Intro Calls

You shared your intro call availability during onboarding. If you need to update it, you can do so by **clicking here.** You can find more information on how to prepare for intro calls here.

Intro Call Expectations

By taking an intro call, you acknowledge that the youth athlete may choose to purchase a mentorship program with you.

Before the Call

You will receive a text with the Google Meet link 15 minutes before the scheduled call. You’ll be leading the intro call, so be sure to:

• Be on time
• Be prepared
• Present yourself professionally

You are expected to take the meeting from a laptop for stability and ease of use. Only use a mobile device if absolutely necessary and no other option is available.

Suggested Call Structure

The intro call should last 15 minutes. While the structure below is a guideline, feel free to let the conversation flow naturally.

1. Introduction (2–3 minutes)

• Confirm the mentee and parent’s camera and microphone are on
• Begin with a warm welcome, a simple icebreaker, and genuine enthusiasm about meeting them