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EMPOWERING
ATHLETES

MENTORING
ATHLETES

UNIFYING
ATHLETES

BUILDING TEAMS
TO SUCCEED

Dr. Karen Kassebaum
DEIAB

PROFESSIONAL MENTOR

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A2A is an intentional transition mentoring program that empowers current student athletes to provide transition support to incoming student athletes while encouraging them to achieve their goals while acclimating to the life of being a student athlete.

As a first generation student athlete, I know first hand how difficult it is to transition to college, gain leadership experiences beyond selective opportunities of being a team captain, and excel in and out of the classroom, all while managing the significant commitment of collegiate athletics. I have used my experience and passion for success to develop the Athlete2Athlete transitional mentoring program.

A2A is a unique, comprehensive initiative aimed specifically to address transition experiences.

A2A

Athlete2Athlete

Program Outcomes

Improve transition experience for incoming student athletes
Increase retention rate
Provides an opportunity for coaches to focus on coaching
Improve teamwork and team dynamics
Fosters intercultural communication
Enrich the understanding of teammates, coaches, and the spirit of competiton

See what mentors are saying

Jillanna Scanlan Sutton

"Being a mentor for A2A was such a rewarding experience. I loved having a chance to get to know the incoming athletes and make them feel comfortable on campus, both academically and athletically. Being a mentor also helped me grow as a leader."

Seth Wiedel

“This program has led me to think of others more and give back to the team by helping out incoming athletes make a smooth transition. I think it has a great value and more experience will make it better in the years to come.”

Bjorn Barrefors

“Being a mentor has improved how I communicate with people and think on my feet to get important information through. It’s another challenge to master, how to make an impact on other peoples lives. It’s also been fun getting to know both new people on the team and improve relationships with current athletes being mentors with me.”