The process of mentoring new, inexperienced coaches is not a simple act of assigning an experienced individual to answer questions and provide occasional advice. To be most effective, there has be a planned program with specific topics of the aspects and elements of coaching that should be covered by the mentors. This effort should not be done in an off-the-cuff, laissez-faire manner. An athletic administrator must take a hands-on approach and provide the mentors with training and a curriculum.

The following represent several universal aspects that mentors should cover with their mentees. read more at nfhs.org