Athlete name (printed) Subprogram/Program Name Athlete signature Witness – Mentor name Dates of Commitment Roles of the Mentor Serve many purposes such as mentor; speech coach; coach; official; volunteer. Know your athlete. Work with parents, guardians or day training programs, schools and group homes to explain what Athlete Leadership is. Be knowledgeable about Special Olympics. Always give encouragement especially before a speech, meeting or event. – Listen people want to know what the athlete thinks, not the ideas of the helper. – Act as a leadership and role model “coach” Allow the athlete to express him or herself give help only if asked – Value your opinions and preferences and help refine and articulate ideas. athlete’s Provide constructive feedback. Ensure athlete has meaningful positions of leadership. Help athletes stay on task and ensure follow through. Help athlete understand minutes of meetings, after action notes and to do lists Assist athlete with technology and paperwork. Help work through transportation challenges. Help athletes with medical or diet needs.
Athlete name (printed) Subprogram/Program Name Athlete signature Witness – Mentor name Dates of Commitment Roles of the Mentor Serve many purposes such as mentor; speech coach; coach; official; volunteer. Know your athlete. Work with parents, guardians or day training programs, schools and group homes to explain what Athlete Leadership is. Be knowledgeable about Special Olympics. Always give encouragement – especially before a speech, meeting or event. Listen – people want to know what the athlete thinks, not the ideas of the helper. Act as a leadership “coach” and role model Allow the athlete to express him or herself – give help only if asked Value your athlete’s opinions and preferences and help refine and articulate ideas. Provide constructive feedback. Ensure athlete has meaningful positions of leadership. Help athletes stay on task and ensure follow through. Help athlete understand minutes of meetings, after action notes and to do lists Assist athlete with technology and paperwork. Help work through transportation challenges. Help athletes with medical or diet needs.
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