The mentor’s role involves:
- Listen to the mentee’s needs, issues, concerns, aspirations and expectations
- Act as a sounding board and provide alternative perspectives
- Share expertise and stories
- Act as a role model
- Motivate and support the achievement of goals
- Refer to appropriate referral network when required
- Hold the mentee accountable to agreed behaviours and goals
- Support further development on and off the court
- Maintain confidentiality