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Originally Posted by thefro526
I encountered the same problem earlier on this season.
I had a really hard time adjusting to the added responsibility and power of being a mentor. I felt strange giving kids I once worked alongside of directions to do things. Now I've gotten into my groove, so to say, and I learned what kind of mentor I need to be for my team. I found that the best and most comfortable way for me to mentor is as more of an Older Sibling.
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That's the approach I'm taking, too. At least for my first year or two as a mentor. It feels weird, but the students don't seem to mind, so I'm fine with it.