The program began when Birmingham P.S. parent and mentor Brad Jenkinson noticed that some students were arriving at school dysregulated - carrying energy, frustration, or tension that made it difficult to start the day well.

By offering an outlet like kicking a footy or shooting hoops, Brad helped redirect that energy into something more productive, creating space for connection, calm, and a positive start.

From there, the simple idea grew into a structured, relationship-based mentoring model - anchored in movement, trust, and meaningful conversation - that now runs weekly across the school.

Led by Brad Jenkinson and supported by our young athlete mentors; Georgia Knight, Dusty Corfield, Jai Dalrymple.

Mentors are selected not only for their sporting experience - each being elite or aspiring-elite in their own right - but, most importantly, for their character and ability to connect with young people.

Whilst their sporting background helps establish credibility and engagement, it’s their genuine, relatable nature and positive influence that make them well-suited to this role.

• Mentors with real-world sporting credibility (elite or aspiring-elite)

• Focus on connection before content

• Flexible and relational, curriculum aligned but not curriculum-heavy

• Built for primary and secondary settings

A common program structure:

• Weekly sessions

• Held on a 1-1 or small group basis

• Delivered on school grounds, during school hours