Mentoring Student-Athletes for Life

At Goal 13, we believe mentoring creates a ripple effect:

Student athletes grow into well-rounded individuals better equipped to face life's challenges on and off the field. This, in turn, strengthens communities by empowering future generations.

How our Mentorship Program Works

Goal 13 program participants are paired with a mentor. Volunteer mentors provide leadership and support to student athletes enrolled in the program. Mentors meet weekly for 30-60 minutes during the tier one phase of the program and then bi-monthly moving forward while the student athletes are participating in other facets of Goal 13 support services.

Topics of Mentorship

Mentors play a crucial role in the organization’s aim to support students, particularly in comprehensive, life-enriching ways through:

Holistic Guidance:

• Academic Support

• College / Career Development

• Life Skills

• Character Development

Emotional Support:

• Safe Space

• Stress Management

• Positive Role Modeling

Personal Growth

• Building Confidence

• Overcoming Challenges

• Goal Setting

• Broadened Perspectives

• Sustained Motivation

Character Development Seminar Program:

These weekly video seminars (6 weeks) are targeted to introduce the student athletes to pertinent character development topics. The seminars will provide fundamental educational information in areas to include:

  • adaptability

  • Attitude

  • composure

  • courage

  • drive

  • Effort

  • empathy

  • gratitude

  • humility

  • Integrity

  • loyalty

  • perserverance

  • Self-Advocacy

  • self-discipline

  • selflessness

  • Respect