Youth Mentorship Application

01 Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Age *

Grade *

High School *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

City / Town *

Parent / Guardian Name *

Parent / Guardian Phone *

02 Athletic Background

Primary Sport(s) You Play *

Current or Most Recent Team / Program

Position(s) / Event(s)

Years Playing Your Primary Sport *

Describe Your Athletic Experience

This helps Coach Keith understand your background. Be specific — vague answers won't stand out.

Do you currently train with SI Elite Development?

03 Character & Work Ethic

This section matters most. Coach Keith is looking for athletes with the right character — not just athletic skill. Answer honestly and in your own words. Copied or generic answers are easy to spot and will work against your application.

Why do you want to join the SI Elite Youth Mentorship Program? *

Minimum 3–4 sentences. This is the most important question on the application.

Describe a time you showed leadership — on or off the field. *

Describe a time you failed at something and what you did about it. *

How would you describe yourself to a younger athlete who looks up to you?

On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate your own reliability and punctuality? *

Be honest. Coach Keith respects honesty over a perfect-sounding answer.

What's your current GPA / academic standing? (Optional)

Not required, but helps us understand your overall discipline and time management.

04 Availability & Commitment

Which days are you generally available to work sessions? *

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

How many sessions per week could you commit to? *

Do you have reliable transportation to training locations? *

Yes — I can drive myself

Yes — Parent/guardian will bring me and is committed to making sessions

Sometimes — depends on the situation

No — transportation is a challenge for me

Are you currently involved in a school sport season that would affect availability?

Be upfront — Coach Keith works with athletes' school schedules.

05 Reference

Provide one reference — a coach, teacher, mentor, or community member (not a parent or relative) who can speak to your character, work ethic, and reliability. Coach Keith may reach out to them.

Reference Name *

Relationship to You *

Reference Phone Number

Reference Email

Why did you choose this person as your reference?

06 Final Questions

Is there anything else you want Coach Keith to know about you?

How did you hear about the Youth Mentorship Program?

Acknowledgements

Read each statement carefully. Check all that apply before submitting.

I understand this is a real application for a paid working position and I am taking it seriously.

I am between 16 and 18 years old and currently a high school student in Southern Illinois.

I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee acceptance, and Coach Keith reviews all applications personally.

I agree to the SI Elite Development code of conduct and understand that accepted mentors are held to high standards of professionalism and accountability.

My parent or guardian is aware I am applying to this program and supports my participation.

One last thing: Submitting this application is part of the experience. If you rush through it, give vague answers, or don't take it seriously — that tells Coach Keith something too. If you gave this your real effort and honest answers, you're already demonstrating what we're looking for.

Before You Apply — Read This

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