Blog 22: Mentorship

Mentor: Brittany Menchaca, Southlands Christian

Interpretive: What is the most important thing you gained from this experience? Why?

The most important thing I gained from mentorship was not only the hands on experience but the more personal skills that come with being an athletic trainer that could not be learned from the textbook and research. It was learning about talking with each individual athlete and getting to know who they are and relating that with treating their injuries. The hands on experience gained came in the form of learning the skills such as taping, stretching, and rehabilitation exercises.

Applied: How has what you’ve done helped you to answer your EQ?  Please explain.

Each time I work with Brittany, I pick up on the repetitive aspects of treating an injury, allowing me to notice what important components are needed to treat an athletes injury. I also notice the skill needed to make adjustments to those repetitive actions is what makes her an athletic trainer.

Blog 12: Mentorship 10 Hours

1.   Where are you doing your mentorship?
I'm doing my mentorship at Southlands Christian High School
2.   Who is your contact?
Brittany Menchaca
909-912-2402
3.   How many total hours have you done (total hours should be reflected in your mentorship log located on the right hand side of your blog like your WB)?
Total hours that I have complete have amounted to 10 hours. If my summer hours are to be included, which I completed with Jason Trinidad, I should have 22 hours.
4.   Summarize the 10 hours of service you did.
The 10 hours of service I completed was me basically shadowing my mentor. She gave me advice rather than teaching me skills, because i'm going to be learning that on my own. She also gave me insight to what I should be on the look out for like certain schools to apply to, or what classes to take in college. She also shared different contacts that she has connections to that I can possibly interview in the future.