Applications for the 2025–26 season are now closed.
The Coach to Coach Mentoring Program is a traditional, small-group mentoring program designed to bring coaches and staffs together during the basketball season to share ideas, confront challenges and learn from each other’s experiences.
This program creates a structured platform – monthly conference calls – for organic, open conversation for those who have recently began their coaching journey.
| Become a mentor. The mentor serves as a direct resource to mentees and acts as facilitator of the group — making initial contact and scheduling/conducting calls with the group. | Become a mentee. The mentee is encouraged to actively prepare for and participate in monthly mentoring sessions with the group. |
| Requirements: Must be a WBCA member. Must have five or more years experience in the coaching profession. Must attend a WBCA training session via video conference or teleconference. Must be employed by a school (collegiate or scholastic). Must attend all scheduled meetings. | Requirements: Must be a WBCA member. Must have four or less years of experience in the coaching profession. Must attend a WBCA training via video conference or teleconference. Must have a desire to work in the profession (employment is not required). Must attend all scheduled meetings. |
Tips for program success:
- Make yourself available to all members of your group.
- Communication is key. Discuss with your huddle best ways to communicate with each other (such as text, Zoom, Google Hangout, Telegram).
- Attend all scheduled calls.
- Be willing to share your knowledge, experience and wisdom.
- Be willing to communicate with your mentor and other mentees in your group between sessions.
- Be willing to adhere to all WBCA polices.
- Email mentoring@wbca.org if you have any questions or concerns.