CDGA Mentorship

Because the work you do off the field is just as, if not more important than what you do on the field.

Football offers incredible opportunities, but it also comes with challenges that require guidance and preparation. Our Mentorship Program is designed to help athletes grow into the best version of themselves on and off the field. Through a mix of personalized coaching, group learning, and consistent accountability, athletes build confidence, discipline, and football IQ, while parents gain peace of mind knowing their athlete has steady support from an experienced coach and mentor.

Mentorship Options Fall 2025

In Season -Private

Ideal for athletes seeking the full mentorship experience — personalized guidance, community engagement, and goal tracking.

What's Included:

Bi-Weekly 1-on-1 Mentorship Calls: These 45-minute sessions are the core of the mentorship program. Building on insights from the Discovery Call, each call is tailored to your athlete’s goals and growth, providing consistent guidance and accountability both on and off the field. Areas of focus include:
- Game Film Review: Analyze film to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities to elevate football IQ. During the season, reviews focus on making week-to-week adjustments and corrections, helping athletes immediately apply lessons and improve performance for the next game.
- Leadership Development: Strengthen leadership, confidence, mental toughness, and mindset — while addressing mental blocks, negative attitudes, and goal setting.
- Accountability: Build strong day-to-day habits, improve academic accountability, and develop time management skills using tools like schedule-blocking sheets and academic tracking systems.

Group Calls (5 total): These group calls provide the opportunity for student-athletes to connect, learn, and grow together.
- Sessions include:
  - Peer-sharing of wins, challenges, and personal stories in a supportive environment.
  - Film breakdowns from NFL and college games to deepen football IQ.
  - Lessons on life skills, leadership, and what it takes to succeed at the next level.

Community Group Access (GroupMe): Open communication for parents and athletes, sharing achievements, updates, and building a supportive peer community.

Goal Tracking & Progress Updates: Periodic check-ins to monitor growth and celebrate successes.

In Season -Group

Ideal for athletes who want to engage with peers, learn from group discussions, and develop leadership and football IQ in a community setting.

What's Included:

Group Mentorship Calls (5 total): Peer-sharing, film breakdowns, life skills, leadership lessons, and mindset coaching. Occasional guest speakers provide additional perspective and inspiration.
Community Group Access (GroupMe): Participants can communicate with peers and share successes, highlights, or questions. This provides connection and accountability without requiring 1-on-1 sessions.
Optional Self-Tracking: Athletes can use simple goal-tracking templates to monitor their own progress. Highlights or milestones can be shared in GroupMe or during group calls.