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From one playing field to the next, connect student athletes with mentors and potential employers to discover their next steps in the workplace.

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Meet the Staff

Liz Reyes
Assistant AD
Illini Way Student-Athlete Development
Delaney Rummell
Intern
Illini Way Student-Athlete Development
MENTOR

Connecting student-athletes with mentors to guide their journey

The mission of the University of Illinois Mentorship Program is to create and develop personal relationships between University of Illinois athletic alumni and University of Illinois student-athletes. The connection is designed to assist, challenge, and prepare those student-athletes for life after sport and to ensure an easier transition into the professional world.

Become a Mentor

Guidance

Offer athletes access to individuals who have been in their shoes and can offer relevant advice.

Support

Build a solid support system of individuals that know the journey of the athlete through their own experiences.

Development

Give athletes the opportunity to grow personally and professionally by meeting mentors that have similar aspirations.
EMPLOYERS

Find Your Next Star

Use Game Plan to recruit and hire current and former Lincoln University student-athletes. Post jobs, review profiles, mentor athletes, and more.

Become an Employer

Filter & Search
for Talent

Use the platform to search and sort through University of Illinois athletes looking for internships and jobs.

Meet Athletes where they are

Gain guidance and valuable insights from former athletes and industry professionals.

Review candidate profiles

Access athletic compliance training and personal development programs.

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