Morrissey, Timothy J.Helfrich, Jennifer L.2023-04-212023-04-211996https://hdl.handle.net/2097/43108The use and potential effectiveness of peer mentoring programs for student-athletes was explored. Issues for first-year student-athletes were presented as they justify aneed for additional support and guidance which older peers could effectively offer. This article described one university's effort to support and increase student development in intercollegiate athletics through a peer mentoring pilot program.The program's design, implementation, and future directions were discussed.This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/sex/genderracecareer developmentacademic supportdemographicsText