Creating a Mentoring Programme for Sport: A ... - sports coach UK

Creating a Mentoring Programme for Sport15Section 3Programme Designand DevelopmentThis section is very much about getting your programme off theground. Key to this is starting with the need – what do coachesneed? Sometimes, this is obvious and quite straightforward.However, sometimes, what you think is needed may not be thecase. It is important that you consult with those you intend tosupport so we have provided some prompt questions to guideyou. The remainder of this section is geared toward planning forsuccess, looking at feasibility, business proposals and roadmap planning.Start with the needThis section is intended to help you with the set up, management, implementation and evaluation of yourmentoring programme.Identify needRefine serviceProject demandCheck feasibilityBuildbusiness caseWhat is theproblem youare trying tosolve?What domenteesneed?What is thedemand(consult)?Considerworkforce,format andtime frame.Plan fordelivery.Figure 5: Key phases in programme design and development