Historically, there has only been one option for the Mentor Program, an 8-month-long program. To increase engagement and participation throughout the entirety of the program, we will offer two different cohort options. During the registration process, you will select which session you would like to commit to for the upcoming Mentor Season, Full Cohort I, or Spring Cohort II.

FULL Session Cohort I (8-months):
September-April

SPRING Session Cohort II (4-months):
January-April

The WeCOACH Mentor Program requires a commitment to your own self-investment, discovery and development, as well as a commitment to the other two coaches in your trio. You will get out of this program what you put into it. Your group members are counting on you to make this a priority in your schedule for the duration of the 4-month or 8-month program.

• Our one-of-a-kind mentorship model features “Trios,” three levels of mentor/mentee group dynamics based on level of experience:
• GOLD MENTOR (10+ years coaching experience, with head coaching experience preferred),
• SILVER MENTOR/MENTEE (5-10 years coaching experience)
• BRONZE MENTEE (less than 5 years coaching experience)
• Trio assignments focus on harnessing the power, depth and richness generated by integrating & engaging coaches from all sports & levels so unless otherwise specified in the application, participants will not necessarily be grouped with coaches of the same sport and level. Participants are assigned to trios based on a variety of considerations: coaching experience (Gold, Silver, Bronze), sport(s) coached, working title (head, assistant, admin, other,) sport level (youth, high school, collegiate, professional, other, etc.) and time zones/regions.
• Participants must commit to meeting with their assigned Trio monthly, at a minimum. Each group is responsible for assigning a time that works for your group. Participation in these trio meetings is mandatory to get the most out of your Mentor Program experience.
• You will have access to a library of monthly discussion topics to help you engage in conversations within your monthly trio meetings.
• Mentor Meet Ups are additional virtual meetings that will be scheduled by WeCOACH to bring all participants together for continuing education and networking. We understand conflicts with personal/family obligations, team practices/competitions, team & recruiting travel, etc. will arise. Please communicate conflicts with your Trios in advance and make every effort to attend.
• September 10 OR September 11 at 12pm ET: First Mentor Program Meet-Up for all Participants
• Pick one date to attend. This is a requirement. If you are unable to attend either day, please email events@wecoachsports.org.
• 12:00-1:00 pm ET / 9:00 – 10:00am PT
• Mentor Program Orientation Q&A, Best Practices, and Connections
• Save the date in your calendar. You will receive a Zoom Link that week.

*More Mentor Meet-Ups will be added to the schedule and communicated in advance.

Mentoring Matters. This is what you can expect when you are a committed participant in the mentor program:

• Experience enhanced job satisfaction.
• Develop better critical thinking skills by addressing challenges at all levels.
• Grow your professional network across various sports and levels.
• Be exposed to new and relevant ideas as well as reinforce successful, current practices.
• Share leadership and management methods.
• Empower future generations of coaches by creating a culture of empathy, positivity, and respect.
• Share the importance of networking and mentoring as a channel for professional advancement.
• Be the catalyst for advancing the mission and values of WeCOACH; generating collaborative and inclusive culture amongst members.

GOLD MENTOR

To apply to serve as a Gold Level Mentor, members must:

• Be a current member (or become a member) of WeCOACH
• 10+ years of coaching experience, with head coach experience preferred
• Agree to an 8-month commitment to the program
• Commit to meeting virtually or via phone at a minimum of one time a month with trio group members
• Be willing to provide support and communicate with trio group members between meetings
• Complete assessments (before, during, after) to provide feedback for WeCOACH to continually improve the program

SILVER MENTOR/MENTEE

To apply to serve as a Silver Level Mentor/Mentee, members must:

• Be a current member (or become a member) of WeCOACH
• Have more than five (5) but less than ten (10) years of coaching experience (head, associate or assistant)
• Agree to an 8-month commitment to the program
• Commit to meeting virtually or via phone at a minimum of one time a month with trio group members
• Be willing to provide support and communicate with trio group members between meetings
• Serve as a liaison between gold and bronze mentor group members by planning, participating in and facilitating group communications
• Complete assessments (before, during, after) to provide feedback for WeCOACH to continually improve the program

BRONZE MENTEE

To apply to serve as a Bronze Level Mentee, members must:

• Be a current member (or become a member) of WeCOACH
• Have less than five (5) years of experience cumulative as a head, associate or assistant coach, including as a GA, student assistant or Volunteer Coach
• Agree to an 8-month commitment to the mentor program
• Commit to meeting virtually or via phone at a minimum of one time a month with trio group members
• Be willing to provide support and communicate with trio group members between meetings
• Complete assessments (before, during, after) to provide feedback for WeCOACH to continually improve the program