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Mentors · 100% free
Become a Mentor — 100% Free
And while most only physically prepare for that first year, we prepare them mentally.
Why it matters
Prepared mentally, not just physically
22% of college freshmen drop out every year, many of them student-athletes.
And while most only physically prepare for that first year, we prepare them mentally.
Eligibility
Who we select
Open to
Juniors, Seniors, and recent graduates from Byron P. Steele High School and Samuel Clemens High School
Selection
H.O.P.E. Leadership Group is looking for exceptional past and present student-athletes who are ready to lead. Admission into the mentor program is highly selective. Mentors are chosen by school administration and staff based on demonstrated character, integrity, and honesty over 3 to 6 years at their school, combined with above-average academic standing.
If you’re selected, you’ll be paired with two 7th or 8th-grade athletes from Dobie or Corbett Junior High and given everything you need to guide them through a 4-week program. All curriculum and materials are provided. You bring the leadership!
Commitment
What we ask of you
- 01
1 daily communication with each mentee — a text, a call, a positive quote, or a motivational video can positively set the tone for the entire day.
- 02
1 weekly face-to-face session with each mentee at a mutually agreed-upon location. Regular in-person meetings act as an effective shield against depressive symptoms and reduce anxiety levels.
- 03
All curriculum and materials are provided by H.O.P.E. Leadership Group staff and customized for your mentee. No lesson planning required.
What you receive
Nine reasons to lead
Life skills training
Learn what schools don’t teach: how to start your own business, doing taxes, investing, homebuying basics, budgeting, business etiquette, and civic action.
Community service hours
Verified through H.O.P.E. Leadership Group, an established 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
H.O.P.E. Leadership Group team experiences
College campus visits, team outings, and community events.
Letter of recommendation
To any employer or university of your choice.
Official H.O.P.E. Certification
A leadership credential from a registered nonprofit organization.
Network access
Build exposure within H.O.P.E. Leadership Group’s growing network, including relationships with coaches, trainers, and recovery facilities in the area.
Stronger college application
Real nonprofit leadership experience that sets you apart athletically and professionally.
H.O.P.E. Leadership Group swag
Exclusive gear to represent the program.
Lead them
Build a legacy that outlasts your jersey
The responsibility of guiding someone else accelerates your own growth faster than anything you will ever experience in uniform. H.O.P.E. Leadership Group mentors do not just change the lives of young athletes; they reshape the entire culture of our community. Don’t just leave a stat sheet behind at Steele or Clemens. Build a legacy that outlasts your high school jersey. The next generation of athletes at Dobie and Corbett is coming up right behind you — lead them.