BOOST Initiative Opens Applications for Mentors and Mentees Across Europe

Our BOOST Initiative has officially launched its application phase for its European mentoring programme, inviting both mentors and mentees to take part in a unique capacity-building journey designed to strengthen the sport ecosystem.

BOOST is dedicated to empowering sport professionals by fostering knowledge exchange, leadership development, and cross-border collaboration. Through a structured mentoring framework, the programme connects experienced experts with emerging professionals who are eager to grow their skills, expand their networks, and increase their impact within the sport sector.

A Structured and Impact-Driven Mentoring Journey

The BOOST mentoring programme is built around a carefully designed process that ensures meaningful engagement and tangible learning outcomes for both mentors and mentees.

Participants will take part in:

Matchmaking & Onboarding I Selected mentors and mentees are matched based on professional background, expertise, development goals, and areas of interest. The process begins with an onboarding phase, where participants are introduced to the programme structure, tools, and expectations.

Capacity-Building Activities I Both groups benefit from preparatory training sessions and thematic workshops. These activities are designed to strengthen mentoring skills, set clear development objectives, and provide practical methodologies to guide the mentoring relationship.

One-to-One Mentoring Sessions I At the heart of BOOST are the bilateral mentoring exchanges. Mentors and mentees meet regularly over several months, working on personal

development goals, organisational challenges, leadership skills, and innovation in sport.

Peer Learning & Networking I Participants join a European community of practice, engaging in group sessions, experience-sharing formats, and networking events that foster collaboration beyond the one-to-one mentorship.

Monitoring & Evaluation I The BOOST team supports participants throughout the journey, providing tools, check-ins, and reflection moments to ensure progress, quality exchange, and mutual learning.

Benefits for Mentors

Our Mentors will have the opportunity to:

• Share their expertise and professional experience

• Strengthen leadership and coaching competences

• Contribute to the development of the next generation of sport professionals

• Expand their European network

• Gain fresh perspectives from emerging talents

Benefits for Mentees

Our Mentees will benefit from:

• Personalised guidance from experienced professionals

• Support in career development and strategic thinking

• Increased confidence and leadership capacities

• Access to international networks

• Practical insights into the European sport landscape

Who Can Apply?

The programme is open to stakeholders across the sport ecosystem - including sport organisations, NGOs, governing bodies, social sport initiatives, and sport innovation actors - who are committed to learning, collaboration, and sector development.

Where to Find More Information

• Download our Mentor Info Pack: https://lnkd.in/dGfCHttf

• Download our Mentee Info Pack: https://lnkd.in/d45eDzb2

• Apply directly: https://lnkd.in/d-2SzGwK

Join BOOST and be part of a European movement driving innovation, leadership, and sustainable development in sport through mentoring and exchange.

Our Boost Initiative is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.