Course Description

In this course, you will learn how to identify those all-important future SDL leaders within your organization for mentorship and how to apply SDL’s 5 IDEAL Principles of leadership toward the mentor/mentee relationship.

Associate Editor of Sports, CDSC Associate Education Director

David "Dirk" Smith, M.Sc., CSCS., SDL

David "Dirk" Smith, MSc, SDL (He/Him) is Compete Sports Diversity's Managing Editor and Associate Education Director . He has a master's degree in sport/exercise psychology and a bachelor's degree in sport/exercise science. Dirk is a 3x national champion and 16x Gay Games medalist in competitive swimming. In addition to his writing, he is a member of the Sports Diversity Leadership Council; organizing workshops and conducting lectures in diversity, inclusion, psychology, health, wellness and sport psychology. Currently based in Cologne, Germany, he also works as a strength and conditioning coach and personal trainer.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to Course #3

    • Welcome by David "Dirk" Smith, M.Sc., SDL, CSCS

    • Core Course #3: Identifying and Mentoring Future Leaders
  • 2

    Module A: Differences Between Mentors and Coaches

    • Module A: Differences Between Mentors and Coaches: Presentation

    • Progress Check: Module A Quiz; Differences Between Mentors and Coaches
  • 3

    Module B: Characteristics of Successful Mentors and Mentees

    • Module B: Characteristics of Successful Mentors and Mentees: Presentation

    • Progress Check: Module B Quiz; Characteristics of Successful Mentors and Mentees
  • 4

    Module C: The Mentoring Process

    • Module C: The Mentoring Process: Presentation

    • Progress Check: Module C Quiz; The Mentoring Process
  • 5

    Module D: How to Identify Future Sports Diversity Leaders to Mentor

    • Module D: How to Identify Future Sports Diversity Leaders to Mentor: Presentation

    • Progress Check: Module D Quiz; How to Identify Future Sports Diversity Leaders to Mentor

    • SDL Course #3: Conclusion and Thanks
  • 6

    SDL Course #3: Final Quiz and Course Evaluation

    • SDL Core Course #3: Identifying and Mentoring Future Leaders - Final Quiz

    • SDL Course #3: Identifying and Mentoring Future Leaders: Evaluation