1. Introduction (2–3 Minutes)

• Start with a warm, friendly greeting. Confirm cameras and microphones are working.
• Express genuine excitement to meet them and set a positive tone. Remember that the youth athlete might be a little nervous and could come across as quiet, so your enthusiasm will help them feel more comfortable.
• Explain the flow of the call: you’ll briefly share your story, then learn about them, and finally talk about ways you can help.

Goal: Put the mentee at ease, show that you’re excited to get to know them, and outline what to expect.

2. Share Your Story (3–4 Minutes)

• Give a short version of your background in your sport (when you started, where you play now, and a highlight or two).
• Humanize yourself by sharing your journey in a relatable way, not just the successes. Let them see both the challenges you’ve faced and things you’re still working on.

Goal: Break the ice by showing you’re a real person with your own ups and downs, build credibility through your background, and make the mentee feel more comfortable opening up.

3. Learn About the Mentee (6–7 Minutes)

• Ask open-ended questions to learn about their sport, role, and what they enjoy most.
• Explore challenges they’re facing, skills they want to develop, and any short- or long-term goals.
• Encourage them to open up! If they’re unsure, reassure them that you can support a range of areas (confidence, mindset, skills, goal-setting, etc.).

Goal: Get the mentee talking so you can understand what excites and motivates them, and where they need support.

4. Share the Value of Mentorship(1-2 Minutes)

Take a moment to help them understand what ongoing mentorship looks like. The sessions are held on a consistent cadence (such as weekly or bi-weekly) so that you can connect with them regularly and support them through their athletic journey as it evolves. You can explain that sessions can cover many areas, depending on what the mentee needs most:

• Physical Development: Drills, workouts, film review, nutrition.
• Mental Strength: Confidence-building, leadership strategies, goal-setting, visualization, journaling, and sharing your own “in-the-trenches” experiences.
• Relationship Building: Sometimes the most valuable support is simply being that consistent, trusted presence. You can check in on life outside of sport, celebrate highs, and help them through lows.