When student-athletes get the chance to represent not only themselves as individuals, but their teams, athletic departments, and universities, they develop critical leadership skills that help them reach their highest potential. They dream bigger and maximize their impact. By interacting with a diverse group of mentees through Milotso, our student-athlete mentors gain a broader perspective and a greater sense of empathy—the things that make great leaders after graduation.
Contact Us →Milotso isn’t your average athlete service program. We recognize athletic departments need a way to meaningfully connect their athletes to their local communities, but often don’t know where to start. We make it easy for athletes to work directly with a diverse group of local youth and deliver massive, life-long impact while elevating themselves as leaders.
Our program was created by current and former student-athletes who wanted to push their platforms—and passions—to new levels. We understand the realities of student-athletes' lives and crafted a program that makes it easy for teams to make a difference on a busy schedule.
Rather than a one-time volunteer opportunity with limited impact, our program includes multiple touchpoints that cultivate real relationships between athletes and kids. Our curriculum includes all the training athletes need to confidently navigate their roles as mentors without giving up the authenticity that’s critical to maintaining a relationship built on trust and respect.
Miltoso’s impact goes both ways. Kids receive immense value from mentors, but our mentors receive just as much in return as they gain powerful new perspectives, promote psychological fitness through deeply fulfilling service, and set themselves up for a successful next chapter in life with an outstanding addition to their resume. With just 2% of NCAA student-athletes drafted to professional teams (according to the NCAA fact-sheet), we’re committed to helping the other 98% successfully pursue alternate professional careers.
As a turnkey program, bringing Milotso into your organization couldn’t be easier. Logistics are thoughtfully planned and all events are held on or near your campus.
looking for high-impact community outreach opportunities.
looking for innovative ways to attract high-character athletes, boost game attendance, and eliminate the logistics of coordinating program management.
looking for opportunities to become a mentor and maximize their impact.
Building a mentorship program from scratch is daunting. We partner with you to build a program that gives your student-athletes life-changing opportunities through a convenient, turnkey mentorship and life skills program. No outreach expertise required.
Athletic departments need a program built to deliver maximum impact on a tight schedule. Milotso requires minimal coordination between stakeholders such as coaches, athletic directors, and others.
Immediately tap into our network of partnerships empowering student-athletes to make an impact in multiple ways while enhancing any existing partnerships you already have. Milotso doesn’t replace your current partnerships—it strengthens them while connecting you to even more, all through a seamlessly coordinated program.
Consistency is a key ingredient in building meaningful relationships through mentorship. It’s also one of the hardest things to achieve. We make it easy for student-athletes to stay connected over the period of a year and form real relationships with those they impact.
A team-oriented give-back strategy
Deeper engagement with student-athletes
Positive public relations
Increased community attendance to games and events
Increased exposure to diversity in community
Increased post-graduation potential for student-athletes
When student-athletes get the chance to represent not only themselves as individuals, but their teams, athletic departments, and universities, they develop critical leadership skills that help them reach their highest potential. They dream bigger and maximize their impact. By interacting with a diverse group of mentees through Milotso, our student-athlete mentors gain a broader perspective and a greater sense of empathy—the things that make great leaders after graduation.
Even simple team-building activities—like mentors filling backpacks for young students—provide kids with a strong start to the year that can motivate them to stay committed to their own success. Events like this, where student-athletes participate in activities together outside of practice and school, build a much-needed sense of team camaraderie and inspiration.
Our program director will help your team partner with local organizations already working with Milotso and build new relationships with organizations that are a great fit. We’ll then create a schedule for volunteer opportunities that work around your season and your team's unique needs.
Our partnership and volunteer opportunities are designed to build relationships between mentors and deliver meaningful education and inspiration. Activities are scheduled on a monthly basis with a heavy emphasis on events and relationship-building during the off-season. During the season, activities will be focused on creating regular contact with mentees via game or event attendance.
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One of the most fulfilling moments a coach can have off the court is when their student-athletes graduate, go on to do big things and show back up in the office one day saying, ‘coach, you changed the world for me—and those servant leadership experiences you gave me were a big part of that.’ Our goal at Milotso is to be that place where you can put those opportunities in front of your student-athletes.”
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The first step is simple: just reach out. Once you submit an inquiry, a Milotso team member will be in touch with you within 3 days to set up a preliminary meeting. We’d love to chat more about your current volunteer experiences and desires, and answer any questions you may have for us.
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Interested in strengthening your relationships with current partners? Milotso will plan and facilitate outreach to strengthen and possibly expand those relationships. Looking for a new community partner? We will happily match you with a youth group in the community in need of mentors. We’re also happy to support a combination of new and existing partnerships—likely focusing on 1-2 partnerships initially and expanding based on your needs.
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The Milotso team will propose a volunteer schedule based on your in- and out-of-season needs throughout the year. Student-athletes will sign up for a 1.5 hour training session as they have time, preparing mentors to build successful relationships with their mentees and provide them with the tools they need to handle challenging situations.
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Once scheduling and training is complete, the Milotso team will help support your relationship with the community based program as needed.
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Let’s talk about how we can help your athletic program make a meaningful impact where it matters most. Use the form below to connect with the Milotso program director and get the conversation started.
