Jaguar Academy of Sport Mentoring and Education Programme
The unique Jaguar Academy of Sport Mentoring and Education Programme is delivered by Patron Dame Kelly Holmes and her team at Kelly Holmes Education. The programme supports 50 Rising Stars each year, providing the advice and ispiration they need in order to become the next generation of British sporting champions.
Each year, Rising Stars are selected to participate in the programme by SportsAid, who adminster the fund on behalf of the Jaguar Academy of Sport. Elite young athletes are selected across a diverse range of sports, based on their demonstation of potential, dedication and outstanding desire to success.
The Mentoring and Education Programme consists of a series of Talent Day and Workshops, as outlined in the wheel above. Each of the Mentoring and Education Days are hosted by a Jaguar Academy of Sport Patron or Ambassador, who has first-hand experience of the material being delivered. Attending the Workshops provides the Rising Stars with a fantastic opportunity to interact with the Patrons and Ambassadors and learn from their prolific careers.
In recognition of the achievements of our Rising Stars, each year the Jaguar Academy of Sport awards five recipients with a Special Recognition Award. The winners each receive a series of one-to-one mentoring sessions with a fully trained Jaguar Academy of Sport mentors.
