This application is for MENTORS.  If you wish to be a MENTEE there is a separate form you must complete.  

We applaud your interest in the USPTA Career and Leader Mentoring Program. The purpose of the program is to help members develop relationships and attain skills beneficial toward advancing their careers. Each Mentee is paired with a Mentor for a minimum of one year. Mentors and Mentees are encouraged to work together beyond one year if they so choose. If a Mentor or Mentee decides to seek a new program partner, they should reapply at that time. There is NO need to notify the USPTA if a mentoring relationship will extend beyond a year. Mentors and Mentees are eligible to participate in the program more than once.    

Mentor selections will be made based on the criteria below:

A. Be an Elite and/or Master Pro and be current with USPTA dues, education, and SafePlay requirements.*

B. Have skills, background and/or experience that aligns with those sought by Mentees, ideally located in your USPTA division.

C. Commit to apply a structured mentoring process that you develop before beginning this program or one that the program committee provides you.

D. Communicate with one's Mentee at least once a month AND speak with one's Mentee within two weeks of the beginning of the program.  

E. Commit to complete follow-up forms as provided by the Committee.  

F.  Participate in a short phone interview, if needed, to gather more information.

NOTE: WHILE MENTORS AND MENTEES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AT ANY TIME, PAIRINGS ONLY TAKE PLACE IN SUMMER AND FALL.

*By invitation only, individuals with substantial business experience and a demonstrated interest in tennis will be allowed to apply to be Mentors even though they are not members of USPTA.