[MikeDubreuil]

I think the hardest part about being a college mentor is being able to effectively connect with the high schoolers. We're too far apart in age to be at the same maturity level. At the same time we're close enough that we can understand their problems. I know for me, the older I get the more effective I am in mentoring.
It makes for a great team if you can balance high schoolers, college mentors, and parents. The parents know how to collectively and calmly talk to the high school kids. Which makes parents great coaches.