JEFF LISATH BASKETBALL INC.

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

INTRODUCTION

            This educational experience allows athletes to learn by being directly involved in the observation, contemplation, and practice of what it means to be a “Responsible Athlete”.  The practical application and further development of being a “Responsible Athlete” are encompassed within any specified time frame under the direct guidance of my leadership as a mentor.

            The athlete will engage in regular meetings with the mentor for guidance, evaluation, and spiritual development.  I require each athlete to read three books and prepare to discuss how they relate the books to their lives as an athlete in the spotlight.

            The athlete will keep a journal of their own experiences, learning activities, and observations throughout the specified time frame, which can conclude after a year or may continue throughout their careers.

OBJECTIVES

            Upon completion of this program the athlete will be able to:

1.        Apply knowledge of responsibility, have core values, character and leadership.  (As a result of learning through observing the example of the mentor who makes himself accessible to the athlete).

2.        Integrate principles relationally with teammates (this involves working with others in a team situation, and learning how to adapt one’s role to accomplish high goals and expectations).

3.        Appraise personal readiness to be a role model, possessing adequate knowledge, competencies, and spiritual development which will make the athlete more effective in being a “Responsible Athlete”.

4.        Identify personal natural abilities and evaluate their work ethic and its effectiveness.  (This will come as a result of the mentor aiding the athlete in the discovery, confirmation and or development of his natural abilities).