Mentorship Program Timeline
Program Overview
The Handball Futures Mentorship Program pairs athletes from sanctioned Handball Futures events with Olympians and elite players for one-on-one support, advice, and inspiration.
This program pairs developing players like you with experienced mentors for personal guidance, advice, and inspiration. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, manage challenges, or learn what it takes to reach the next level, your mentor is here to support you every step of the way.
Please complete the survey below to accept your invitation. Your responses will help us pair you with an Olympian mentor who best fits your goals, background, and preferences.
Resources
Listen
Podcasts
Brene Brown
Unlocking Us and Dare to Lead: Conversations with change-catalysts, culture-shifters, and more than a few troublemakers who are innovating, creating, and daring to lead.
Mel Robbins
Mel Robbins is the creator and host of the award-winning The Mel Robbins Podcast, one of the most successful podcasts in the world, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author. She has amassed 35 million followers online and is one of the most respected experts in mindset, life improvement, and behavior change.
Read
Books
Sherry Winn
- Unleash The Winner Within You: A Success Game Plan for Business, Leadership and Life by Coach Sherry Winn (2014-10-12): No matter what internal voice empowers you at the present moment, you have the ability to transform that voice to enable you to stand in the WINNER’s circle. What separates you from your desires is not some outside force or fate, but your belief system.
Watch
Videos
Meet & Greet with 3-time Olympian, Cindy Stinger
Handball Futures first Mentorship Program Meet & Greet, featuring a very special guest — Olympian Cindy Stinger! held on Monday, November 18, 2025.
Cindy Stinger is one of the most accomplished U.S. women’s team handball athletes. She competed in three consecutive Olympic Games — 1984 Los Angeles, 1988 Seoul, and 1992 Barcelona — and was a standout at the 1987 Pan American Games, where she helped the U.S. team win gold and was named Most Valuable Player. Beyond her playing career, Cindy has held leadership roles with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, supporting athlete development and community programs, and has dedicated herself to growing handball in the U.S.
Breathe with Sandy
Sharing the power of the breath with weekly guided exercises From world traveler to breathwork facilitator and content creator, I’m here putting a 21st century spin on ancient breathing techniques infused with rhythmic music that I produce myself. So the music, video editing, voice over and all else is done by me, with a heart intention behind it all. I greatly appreciate all of the support helping me continue to improve.