AASPT Mentorship ProgramÂ
Grow together in sports physical therapy.
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One Academy. One mentorship community.
The AASPT Mentorship Program is a centralized, Academy-wide mentorship program designed to deepen member engagement, strengthen leadership development, and elevate professional practice — reinforcing AASPT as the premier professional community for sports physical therapists.
Cohort-based
Join a connected group of peers and mentors who move through the program together.
Monthly meetings
Each mentor and mentee pair connects one-on-one every month.
Quarterly sessions
Group gatherings for networking, education, and open Q&A throughout the year.
A national network
Build relationships across states, specialties, and practice settings.
From application to lasting connection.
1
Apply online
Complete a short mentor or mentee application sharing your goals, interests, and experience.
2
Get matched
The Mentorship Workgroup reviews applications, pairs mentors and mentees thoughtfully, and introduces you with onboarding materials.
3
Meet and grow
Connect one-on-one each month and join quarterly group sessions for networking, education, and Q&A.
4
Continue or renew
At the end of the cohort, stay paired for another cycle or re-enter the pool to connect with someone new.
What participation looks like.
- A cohort-based structure, with the inaugural cohort beginning August 2026.
- Monthly one-on-one meetings between each mentor and mentee.
- Quarterly group sessions — attend at least two — combining networking, education, and Q&A.
- Goal-setting at the start of the program using a provided template.
- Optional group check-ins, webinars, and discussion sessions.
- The option to continue with your match or be paired with someone new each cycle.
Become a mentor.
Pass on what you have learned. As a mentor, you will guide a developing clinician, sharpen your own leadership, and help raise the standard of sports physical therapy nationwide.
Who can mentor
- Active AASPT member.
- Three or more years of experience or recognized content expertise, at least three years beyond your mentee.
- Open to mentoring in your areas of clinical strength.
What you will do
- Complete a brief mentor orientation before the cohort begins.
- Meet one-on-one with your mentee each month.
- Join at least two of the quarterly group sessions.
- Provide guidance, feedback, and steady professional support.
What you will gain
- Growth as a leader and developer of others.
- A wider national network across settings and specialties.
- The chance to shape the next generation of sports PT.
- Recognition as an experienced voice in the community.
Find a mentor.
Get personalized guidance from an experienced clinician who has been where you are. Set real goals, build your network, and take a confident step toward the next stage of your career.
Who can join
- Active AASPT member.
- Student, resident, or early-career clinician.
- Or an experienced clinician exploring a new area of practice.
What you will do
- Set your goals at the start using a provided template.
- Meet one-on-one with your mentor each month.
- Join at least two of the quarterly group sessions.
- Come prepared, stay engaged, and drive your own growth.
What you will gain
- Guidance tailored to your goals and learning needs.
- Greater confidence and clinical expertise.
- A clearer path toward specialization and your next step.
- A stronger national network and sense of belonging.
What happens next.
July 2026
Mentor applications open
We are calling for experienced members to volunteer as mentors for the inaugural cohort.
Summer 2026
Mentee applications open
Once mentor numbers are confirmed, we will invite mentees to apply and begin matching.
August 2026
The inaugural cohort begins
Matched pairs are introduced and the first round of monthly and quarterly meetings gets underway.
