Friends of Crusader Football 90-Wide Mentoring Program 2.0
May 17, 2018 6:32:28 GMT -5
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Post by td128 on May 17, 2018 6:32:28 GMT -5
This epistle recently went out to the faithful. Knowing that there are more eyeballs, friends, and potential friends which frequent these parts, we welcome sharing it here as well.
Fellow Crusaders,
As we embark on the 9th year of our 90-Wide Mentoring Program, we are making a revision to our program in the belief it will create a force multiplier effect and stimulate the growth of countless quality relationships. How so and why so? First a little background:
The 90-Wide currently has 135 active mentors. These mentors cover 30 states and approximately 30 separate industries. The updated Excel file that will go out next week collates all the contact info on our Crusaders and alumni involved in this effort. That file has data on the following numbers of individuals:
- 61 current Crusaders (we have 30 incoming freshmen this year who will get involved a year from now)
- 135 alumni mentors
- 189 other Crusaders who have graduated from HC since we first launched the 90-Wide back in the fall of 2009. This includes the Crusaders in the Class of 2018.
Total of 385 Crusaders
If we were to simply pair our current Crusaders with an individual mentor or two, we would be generating on average 90-100 relationships on an ongoing basis. In the process, we would be leaving a LOT OF POINTS on the field and we certainly don't want to do that. On that note, we are going to make the following revision to our newly designated 90-Wide 2.0:
- Create 29 groups of 4-5 alumni mentors and match these groups with on average 3-4 Crusaders. As you can see from simple math, often a Crusader will be assigned to more than one group typically based on geography and/or career interests. We envision that instead of merely the 80-100 relationships, under this exponential construct the 90-Wide will generate many hundreds of relationships between undergrads and alums and among the alumni as well.
We believe that the assignments and pairings are based on sufficiently small numbers so as to make sure that relationships are personal while also trying to cross pollinate relationships among all involved so we generate maximum impact/benefits. We envision that we will see many younger alumni benefiting from developing quality relationships not only with our current Crusaders but also with older alums who are in their respective groups and are more advanced in their careers.
As with any relationship, typically you get out of it what you put into it but the 90-Wide 2.0 will help initiate relationships and open doors. The file can be and is often used by many other recent Crusader grads (not necessarily mentors) as they launch or transition their careers. Some of you have likely heard Coach Chesney talk about how recruits don't come to Holy Cross for 4 years but rather 4 for 40. He's right. So if we were to combine Coach Chesney's message with the delivery made here, we get the following upper level mathematics formula: 4 + 40 = 90W (2.0)
What are the risks? That people do not display leadership and take ownership within their groups to make sure that relationships develop in the manner that we hope. I view this risk as minimal based on the countless number of Type A personalities and natural leaders among the Crusaders involved in the 90-Wide. The doctors in the program know all too well that Purple blood is typically Type A - positive.
I also envision that we will see an increased sharing of information among our current Crusaders as more quality relationships develop again to the benefit of all involved.
With this revision to an already successful undertaking, we are confident that we will further elevate the 90-Wide 2.0 as:
1. Best in Class
2. Committed to Excellence
3. Transformative in taking the Crusaders to ever greater heights.
Look for the rollout of the 2018 90 Wide 2.0 next week after we put the finishing touches and a spit shine on the wheels this week.
Great to be a Crusader.
AMDG
Let's Win!!
Larry Doyle '83
Chair/90-Wide
Spenser Huston '83
Chair/Friends of Crusader Football
Fellow Crusaders,
As we embark on the 9th year of our 90-Wide Mentoring Program, we are making a revision to our program in the belief it will create a force multiplier effect and stimulate the growth of countless quality relationships. How so and why so? First a little background:
The 90-Wide currently has 135 active mentors. These mentors cover 30 states and approximately 30 separate industries. The updated Excel file that will go out next week collates all the contact info on our Crusaders and alumni involved in this effort. That file has data on the following numbers of individuals:
- 61 current Crusaders (we have 30 incoming freshmen this year who will get involved a year from now)
- 135 alumni mentors
- 189 other Crusaders who have graduated from HC since we first launched the 90-Wide back in the fall of 2009. This includes the Crusaders in the Class of 2018.
Total of 385 Crusaders
If we were to simply pair our current Crusaders with an individual mentor or two, we would be generating on average 90-100 relationships on an ongoing basis. In the process, we would be leaving a LOT OF POINTS on the field and we certainly don't want to do that. On that note, we are going to make the following revision to our newly designated 90-Wide 2.0:
- Create 29 groups of 4-5 alumni mentors and match these groups with on average 3-4 Crusaders. As you can see from simple math, often a Crusader will be assigned to more than one group typically based on geography and/or career interests. We envision that instead of merely the 80-100 relationships, under this exponential construct the 90-Wide will generate many hundreds of relationships between undergrads and alums and among the alumni as well.
We believe that the assignments and pairings are based on sufficiently small numbers so as to make sure that relationships are personal while also trying to cross pollinate relationships among all involved so we generate maximum impact/benefits. We envision that we will see many younger alumni benefiting from developing quality relationships not only with our current Crusaders but also with older alums who are in their respective groups and are more advanced in their careers.
As with any relationship, typically you get out of it what you put into it but the 90-Wide 2.0 will help initiate relationships and open doors. The file can be and is often used by many other recent Crusader grads (not necessarily mentors) as they launch or transition their careers. Some of you have likely heard Coach Chesney talk about how recruits don't come to Holy Cross for 4 years but rather 4 for 40. He's right. So if we were to combine Coach Chesney's message with the delivery made here, we get the following upper level mathematics formula: 4 + 40 = 90W (2.0)
What are the risks? That people do not display leadership and take ownership within their groups to make sure that relationships develop in the manner that we hope. I view this risk as minimal based on the countless number of Type A personalities and natural leaders among the Crusaders involved in the 90-Wide. The doctors in the program know all too well that Purple blood is typically Type A - positive.
I also envision that we will see an increased sharing of information among our current Crusaders as more quality relationships develop again to the benefit of all involved.
With this revision to an already successful undertaking, we are confident that we will further elevate the 90-Wide 2.0 as:
1. Best in Class
2. Committed to Excellence
3. Transformative in taking the Crusaders to ever greater heights.
Look for the rollout of the 2018 90 Wide 2.0 next week after we put the finishing touches and a spit shine on the wheels this week.
Great to be a Crusader.
AMDG
Let's Win!!
Larry Doyle '83
Chair/90-Wide
Spenser Huston '83
Chair/Friends of Crusader Football