Impact and Performance

“At MYUA, we are committed to growth. If it doesn’t get measured, it doesn’t get done.”

  • 100% of mentees reported that their mentor effectively prepared them for future life challenges

  • 93% of mentees reported that their preparation with their mentor significantly improved their readiness for life, sport, and academic challenges

  • 80% of mentees reported improved performance in both practice and competition thanks to our Future Olympian Program

  • 68% of the mentees reported an improvement in their mental health and well-being while participating in the program

  • “The McBride Youth United Mentorship Program has been an incredible experience that has helped me grow as an athlete and as a person. Over the past 8 weeks, I’ve developed a meaningful connection with my mentor, Aiyanna, who has become a strong source of inspiration and guidance for me. Through our time together, including meetings, goal setting, and workshops, I've gained a deeper understanding of both my athletic potential and mental resilience. Aiyanna has played a key role in helping me develop a positive outlook, which has significantly impacted my performance in training and competitions. During the program, Aiyanna and | worked through various challenges | faced. She shared her own experiences as an athlete, providing me with new perspectives on overcoming obstacles and handling setbacks. We discussed practical strategies for racing, maintaining focus, and bouncing back from disappointment. Before each race, I'd remind myself of Aiyanna’s advice, keeping it in my head to help me stay focused on the main goal and maintain my confidence. The lessons she’s shared with me will stay with me, both on the track and in life. | am truly thankful for the support and opportunities offered by the McBride Youth United Mentorship Program. It has allowed me to grow not only as an athlete but also as an individual. The lessons I’ve learned through this experience will stay with me as | continue to strive for success in both my athletic and personal life.” - Biya Shahbaz

  • “This mentorship has provided me with extremely valuable information and tools that have helped me on and off the field. We worked through short and long term goals. It also pushed me to work harder to achieve the goals. This program was an amazing opportunity. I especially enjoyed being connected with a past Olympian. I also found the Mental Health Workshop very informative. This was definitely the highlight of my week. I was always looking forward to my weekly meetings. Thank you for selecting me to be part of this program.” - Ali Page

  • “The McBride mentorship program has been an unforgettable experience that has taught me many ways to grow as a student-athlete and to apply goal setting in my journey to success. During the duration of the program, I was guided by my mentors who have taught me about goal setting, the mental side of the sport, dealing with setbacks as a person of color, time management, and ways I can train and drill to improve my technique in my sport. They opened my mind to realize my strengths, practice gratitude, and appreciate my abilities. They shared past experiences and allowed me to see how they came to be successful and understand the work, trials, and errors that go into how far they have come. Through their help, I created pre-competition routines which I have applied in my recent competitions, and they have allowed me to ease my nerves to get ready to give it my all. I am truly grateful for being selected for this program and will continue to apply the knowledge and wisdom I have gained through the mentorship.” - Charisa Okeke