Support That Shapes Leaders
Empowering instructors beyond technique
The Mentoring & Coaching Support pillar of the USSI Erasmus+ project provides ongoing guidance and peer-based learning opportunities for martial arts instructors. This component is designed to support their continuous development not only as technical experts, but as mentors, educators, and community leaders.
Through one-on-one mentoring sessions and structured group discussions, coaches are encouraged to reflect on their teaching methods, share best practices, and gain insights from others. The goal is to cultivate a professional environment where collaboration and mutual support enhance both personal growth and educational quality.
By focusing on mentorship, the program strengthens the human side of coaching — helping instructors become more empathetic, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of diverse learners. Ultimately, this support structure empowers coaches to be catalysts for positive change both on and off the mat.
Mentorship builds more than skills — it builds character.