At Crossover, mentoring is also focused on developing growth mindsets, character development, etiquette, confident self-expression, and exposure to the broader world.

Youth who come to Crossover can be dealing with feelings of loneliness, not belonging, and social isolation. They may have been bullied or feel rejected by their peers at school or their neighborhood. When they’re not addressed, these issues can lead to a decline in self-esteem or deviant behaviors. These children require structured programming and one-to-one and small- group mentoring that can improve psycho-social conditions. When these youth are taught to become part of a team at Crossover over the course of a school year, they are afforded time in which to experience new, healthy peer networks that position them for success on and off the court.