Two01 · Mentorship · Find a Mentor

Find a Mentor

Every young person deserves someone in their corner. Two01 Basketball Academy matches students ages 7 to 21 with caring, screened adult mentors who help with school, leadership, career goals and life, on and off the court. Tell us about yourself or your student below and we will find the right fit.

Ages · 7–21 Where · Newark, Northern NJ, NYC & virtual Mentors · Background-checked & trained
Request a mentor How matching works
What a mentor brings

Someone who shows up for you.

Basketball opens the door. A mentor helps you walk through it. Two01 Basketball Academy
  • School and college

    Study habits, grades, test prep, and guidance on high school and college applications and recruiting.

  • Leadership and confidence

    Goal setting, communication and the confidence to lead in the classroom, on the team and at home.

  • Careers and money

    Explore career paths, meet professionals, and learn financial literacy and entrepreneurship.

  • A steady voice

    Someone to talk to about pressure, setbacks and big decisions, who keeps showing up.

How matching works

From request to your first meeting.

Step 1

Request

Complete the intake form below. It takes about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Conversation

Our team calls the student, and the parent or guardian for students under 18, to learn about goals and schedule.

Step 3

Match

We pair the student with a screened mentor or place them in a program that fits.

Step 4

Meet

A first meeting with the mentor and family, then regular sessions at a Two01 program or virtually.

Mentee intake

Request a Two01 mentor.

Four short steps. Fields marked * are required. Students under 18 need a parent or guardian listed on the form.

  1. 01About the mentee
  2. 02Goals & interests
  3. 03Schedule & location
  4. 04Review & consent
Step 01

About the mentee
Who is filling out this form? *
Step 02

Goals & interests
What would you like a mentor to help with? *
Which programs interest you? *
Basketball background *

Basketball is not required. Students from every background are welcome.

Step 03

Schedule & location
When is the student generally available? *
Step 04

Review & consent

All Two01 mentors complete a background check and youth protection training before working with students. Two01 Basketball Academy uses this information only to find the right mentor match and contact your family. We do not sell or share it.

Step 1 of 4
Questions

Before you request a mentor.

Do I need to play basketball?

No. Basketball is how we bring young people together, but mentorship is open to any student ages 7 to 21, whether or not they play.

Who are the mentors?

Professionals, educators, coaches, faith leaders, entrepreneurs and Two01 alumni. Every mentor completes a background check and youth protection training before working with students.

Will my child ever be alone with a mentor?

Mentoring takes place at Two01 programs and events, or virtually, in view of other staff and students.

Can a parent or coach fill this out?

Yes. A parent, guardian, coach, teacher or counselor can submit the request. For students under 18, a parent or guardian must be listed so we can contact them first.

Want to give back instead?

If you are an adult who wants to mentor, apply on our Become a Mentor page.