Washington State University Athletics
Student-Athlete Mentor Program
The Student-Athlete Mentor Program offers a context outside the athletic realm that provides a personal, professional and social fulfillment for the student-athlete. Further, the mentor program has created a multicultural environment in the WSU Athletics Department that reflects the university's commitment to diversity. A mentoring relationship provides the mentors with the satisfaction of assisting student-athletes in developing the skills necessary to become successful in all of their endeavors throughout their lives.
A mentor is viewed as a wise and trusted counselor who wants to share that wisdom, and relishes the opportunity to set that wisdom in motion. A mentor serves as a building block in assisting in expanding the student-athlete's network and relationships outside athletics. The mentee, on the other hand, receives confidence during times of uncertainty and views the mentor as a "behind-the-scenes" confidant.
Goals of the Student-Athlete Mentor Program:
- ?  Help student-athletes in preparation for success in life.
- ?  Meet the changing needs of student-athletes.
- ?  Enhance interpersonal relationships in the lives of the student-athletes.
- ?  Assist student-athletes in building positive self-esteem.
- ?  Enable student-athletes to make meaningful contributions to their communities.
- ?  Help student-athletes realize their academic, athletic, personal and social responsibilities.
- ?  Equip student-athletes with time management skills, organizational skills, and leadership skills.
- ?  Provide a supportive learning environment that encourages academic achievement.
The development of the student-athlete mentor program will include feedback, advice, and input from the mentors, head coaches, student-athletes, student services, and the athletic administration. Student-athletes interested in being a part of the student-athlete mentor program should contact:
Milford Hodge
Student-Athlete Mentor Program Coordinator
509-335-7404
Physical Education Building 102
Tina Teigen
Program Assistant
509-335-0391
Physical Education Building 104
Bob Minnix
Senior Associate Athletic Director
509-335-0201
Physical Education Building 104A.
