Sports Mastery

WHY DO I NEED A MENTOR? Sometimes people use the words “mentoring” and “coaching” interchangeably, but they do not describe the same type of working relationship. Both share basic organizational and team goals including  learning and development that leads to peak performance, and the realization of full potential. However, the definition, focus, role, approach, and tools of each are different. In this conversation, you can expect us to discuss:   1) Can a coach be a mentor? Is there a difference between the roles?   2) What attributes should a good mentor possess?   3) Is there anything you should be aware of in these roles?   4) How does mentoring help the athletes?   5) What could be the difference between an athlete who is mentored compared to one who isn't? Definition and Focus Mentoring: A more informal association focused on building a two-way, mutually beneficial relationship for long-term personal development. Coaching: A more formal structured association focused on improvements in behavior and per