On September 6th, both existing and new mentors for the IBU Coach Education program came together for an online meeting. This gathering of world-class coaches marks an exciting development for the program, as these highly experienced mentors will provide invaluable support to Second and Third Level course participants.

The IBU Coach Education program is again enhancing its support system through mentorship, which is essential for the success of participants in the Second and Third Level Courses. The recent meeting on September 6 with such an esteemed group of mentors marks an important step forward in building a strong foundation for the upcoming courses.

The inclusion of high-profile mentors ensures that participants will receive invaluable insights and guidance. The mentoring group consists of:

• Wolfgang Pichler (GER)

• Siegfried Mazet (FRA)

• Matthias Ahrens (GER)

• Roger Grubben (NOR)

• Jonne Kähkönen (FIN)

• Trond Nystad (NOR)

• Alexander Inderst (ITA)

• Uros Velepec (SLO)

• Jonas Johansson (SWE)

• Jean-Marc Chabloz (SUI)

• Johannes Lukas (GER)

The online and in-person meetings provide flexibility and the chance to foster meaningful, tailored mentorship relationships. The matching of mentors and mentees based on preferred topics is also a great touch, ensuring that each participant is supported in the areas that matter most to their development.

This mentoring structure should create a more robust and dynamic learning environment, setting coaches up for success at these advanced levels.