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