Mentor/Mentee 2024 Survey Results

Summary of Mentee Survey

Of the 72 new members we received back surveys from 22 of you (31%). The results were:

• Mentees thought the expectations and goals of the Mentorship Program were either very well or adequately communicated.
• Mentees said that their referee goals were largely met.
• Mentees thought that they were provided with adequate resources and support.
• 72% of the respondents communicated weekly or biweekly with their Mentor.
• 41% of the respondents thought they got all the games they wanted. While 50% thought they would like to have had more work.
• Most of the respondents were satisfied with the Mentorship program.
• All but 2 respondents are planning to ref next year. The other 2 were “a maybe”.

As far as Mentee suggests for program improvements, they included:

• More in person/on field training and training resources.
• More feedback from veteran officials or a chance to be evaluated.
• Meeting up with their Mentor earlier, like at the annual meeting.

Summary of Mentor Survey

Of the 61 Mentors we received surveys back from 30 of you (~50%). The results were:

• 90% thought the expectations and goals of the Mentorship program were well or adequately communicated.
• All respondents thought that the support from the Regional Mentor coordinators was good or adequate.
• Communication between the Mentors and Mentee varied widely from once a week to not at all.
• Mentor impact on Mentees’ growth varied widely ranging from a “big role” to “little” or “none”. The main reason for “little” or “none” was that the Mentee  wanted little or no assistance.
• Suggested improvement to the Mentorship program were:

oHaving the Mentors and Mentees meet up at the annual meeting

oBetter communication with Assigners so that Mentors and Mentees get games that they work together.

oEmphasizing to Mentees that the Mentors are an important resource to take advantage of.

oOne suggestion was to extend a limited Mentorship program to the Mentee’s second year.