Academy Sports Diploma Program

The mentorship program included in the USSA-SD is a professional field experience under the guidance of an approved mentor. The program is tailored to meet the specific needs and interests of students with regards to certain learning objectives. During the required 200 hours of activity, students are involved in developing programs, planning strategies, and organizing tactics in meeting their objectives in a chosen sport-related profession.

Guidelines:

• Students must choose a mentorship outside their place of employment
• Students enrolled in the same USSA-SD program cannot share the same mentor
• Students must complete 200 supervised contact hours
• All required forms including approval of the mentorship, the signed mentorship contract, registration and payment of fees must be processed prior to beginning the mentorship
• Mentors must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a sport-related field and at least 5 years experience as a senior administrator or supervisor.

The mentorship also requires weekly, monthly and final-project journal reports in addition to the final evaluation. When students are ready to begin the mentorship process, they will receive a copy of the United States Sports Academy Sport Diploma Mentorship Handbook.