The Smashboards Mentoring Program!

Hello and Welcome! The Itty Bitty Welcoming Committee brings you the new, revamped Mentoring Program. If you're looking to bring your game to new levels, whether it be Brawl, Melee, or even Pokemon, we've got a mentor for you!


The Smashboards Mentoring Program is designed to help those in need of help to reach their goals in competitive Smash and Pokemon. We aim to help those in need with a constructive, positive manner that helps both the student and the teacher reach the peak of their potential.


Brawl Mentors
Melee Mentors
Smash 64 Mentors
Brawl Hacking Mentors
Pokemon Mentors
Debate Mentors (Note: Debate mentoring is a work in progress)



1. A pupil should request a mentor. The pupil should look at the list of mentors and PM one of the mentors for their topic. If there are multiple mentors the pupil can PM any one of them. If a mentor is unresponsive, the pupil should post in this thread saying so.

2. The mentor should PM the pupil back and tell the pupil the best ways to contact them and when they will be available to mentor.

3. The pupil should then post in the thread saying that they have found a mentor and post the username of their mentor and the mentoring topic.

4. Mentoring should then take place in whatever way is most convenient for the mentor and pupil. Pupils and mentors should strive to be communicating on a consistent basis. If there are any questions, concerns, or comments with the way the mentoring is proceeding, the mentor or pupil should PM Old Man Grey or Ndayday. NOTE: The pupil is responsible for getting the amount of contact they need! The pupil is in control of how often they contact the mentor and what type of mentoring takes place.

5. When the mentoring is over, the pupil should post in the thread saying that it is over. Feel free to leave feedback, but please be respectful.



1. Tell your mentor where you are and where you want to be in terms of the competitive aspect of the game you want mentoring in. Try having questions for your mentor. The more your mentor knows about you, the more your mentor can figure out what to help you with.

2. Although not an absolute requirement, it is appreciated if pupils at least come somewhat prepared for mentoring. If you're looking for a smash mentor, you should know the controls of the game as well as what your characters moves are. If you're looking for a pokemon mentor, you should know how a pokemon battle works and know about mechanics such as super effective and not very effective moves. Simple background knowledge like this really helps speed up the process.

3. If a pupil has a concern with a mentor, or a mentor has a concern with a student, please PM Grey about the concern and we will address the problem immediately. Mentors, if you feel overworked, we will work with you to cut down your schedule and/or get another mentor for your subject. Pupils should PM Grey if they want to switch mentors for any reason.

4. You don't have to communicate just through Smashboards! Use instant messaging clients like MSN and AIM to have conversations easier! Remember, communicating as much as possible is the key to both the mentor and the student having a positive experience. The more you communicate, the better the mentor will be able to understand and assist their pupil.

5. Mentors should always be ready to correct pupils when they are incorrect, but should do so in a respectful and constructive manner. Insulting a pupil or acting condescending is unprofessional and will not be accepted. At the same time, pupils should be willing to accept advice. Pupils should not react angrily or reluctantly to advice, especially since it is intended to help them.

6. Please follow the instructions in the "process of gaining a mentor" section! We cannot stress enough how much following these simple instructions will help both the pupil and mentor gain more out of this experience.

7. Stuck? Don't know where to start? Kirby mentor JoWiiCIDE has a suggestion on how a mentor can help "build an effective foundation" for their pupil:

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"I figured the best way to go [about] it was 'the first wifi match' where I gauged his skill level, then a talk about the terms and strategies, stage discussion, and general tips, then 'the practice rounds' where the info is put to the test. Then tips and comments on actual tournaments along [with] the various tournament-only things he could expect to see like GF,WF and LF, MMs, and crews. Lastly my aim is to go to the same tournament with my trainee and stay with him throughout the day to coach, support and challenge. I feel this route worked well as I am on the last step and I feel my trainee has a good foundation to grow on which is what we're aiming [for]".[/collapse]



If are interested in becoming a mentor, please PM Old Man Grey. Your application should include your qualifications (tournament results, good posts, people vouching for you, etc.) and the best way of contacting you (PMs, AIM, etc). Don't be shy about applying!



[collapse=List of Mentors]Brawl Mentors

All - Crackle:

Skype: peachyfoam
AIM: peachyfoam
e-Mail: johnzobac@gmail.com
Smashboards: PM/VM

- (none)
- (none)
- (none)
- chriscapnz

Skype:
AIM:
Smashboards: PM/VM

- (none)
- (none)
- (none)
- (none)
- (none)
- (none)
- (none)
- (none)

- Kappy:

AIM:
Skype: ryan.klaproth
MSN:
Smashboards: PM/VM

- Red Ryu:

AIM: SmashRyu
Skype: red_ryu
MSN: justin_nahin@yahoo.com
Smashboards: PM/VM

- Red Ryu:

AIM: SmashRyu
Skype: red_ryu
MSN: justin_nahin@yahoo.com
Smashboards: PM/VM

- Sunnysunny:


Smashboards: PM/VM

- J:


Skype: theatreduder
MSN: theatreduder@hotmail.com
Smashboards: PM/VM

- (none)

- Monk/Honkey/Banana:

AIM: TheMarioMentor
Skype: MonkHB
MSN:
Smashboards: PM/VM

- gallax:

AIM: gallax1117
Skype: michael.gabany
MSN: gallax1117@hotmail.com
Smashboards: PM/VM

- (none)
- (none)

- $DtJ$ Hilt #Got'em #Money :

AIM: lixth
Yahoo!: gerbiluvdoom
MSN: rensere@gmail.com
Smashboards: PM/VM

- Dark.Pch:

AIM: Dark.Pch
Yahoo!: darkshadow_1840@aol.com
MSN: Dark.Pch@hotmail.com
Skype: Dark.Pch


- gallax:

AIM: gallax1117
Skype: michael.gabany
MSN: gallax1117@hotmail.com
Smashboards: PM/VM

- Sobia6464

Smashboards: PM/VM
Skype: robertcochran0915


- (none) -
- (none)

- Mister Eric:

AIM: Mister beep Eric
Skype: mister.eric
MSN: theshack123@hotmail.com
Smashboards: PM/VM

- (none)
- (none)

- gallax:

AIM: gallax1117
Skype: michael.gabany
MSN: gallax1117@hotmail.com
Smashboards: PM/VM

- (none)
- (none)

- JNig:

AIM: JNig91
Skype: dollas4scholas
MSN:
Smashboards: PM/VM

- chriscapnz

Skype:
AIM:
Smashboards: PM/VM

- (none)
- (none)
- (none)


Melee Mentors

All - Sveet:

AIM: SveetX
Skype: sveetx
MSN:
Smashboards: PM/VM

specialist - Sveet:

AIM: SveetX
Skype: sveetx
MSN:
Smashboards: PM/VM

specialist -voorhese:

AIM: the_voorhese
Skype: voorhese329
MSN:
Smashboards: PM/VM

specialist - Sveet:

AIM: SveetX
Skype: sveetx
MSN:
Smashboards: PM/VM

specialist - (none)


Smash 64 Mentors

All - King Funk:

AIM: mrkingfunk
Skype:
MSN: jfvissing@gmail.com
Smashboards: PM/VM

specialist - chriscapnz

Skype:
AIM:
Smashboards: PM/VM

specialist - chriscapnz

Skype:
AIM:
Smashboards: PM/VM

specialist - (none)
specialist - chriscapnz

Skype:
AIM:
Smashboards: PM/VM

specialist - King Funk:

AIM: mrkingfunk
Skype:
MSN: jfvissing@gmail.com
Smashboards: PM/VM


Pokemon Mentors

General strategies - (none)
Ubers - (none)
OU - Ultimate kaos

Smashboards: VM/PM
UU - (none)
NU - (none)
Little Cup - (none)
Middle Cup - (none)
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As you can see above, we do not have mentors for every character (or Pokemon tier). We apologize for this inconvenience. We are still in the process of adding mentors, so we appreciate you bearing with us.


If you would like either of the mentoring thread banners (shown below), PM Old Man Grey for the code. Anyone can have either banner, but mentors are required to have it. The banner should only be turned on in situations that will not cause signature violations, as we do not want to give our program a bad reputation.




- We would like to give special thanks to Infinite Emerald for originally coming up with the idea and taking the initiative to post it here.
- We would also like to thank SuSa and Chronodiver Lokii, who kindly made our current Mentoring Program Banners, as seen above!
- Thanks to Fuel-bee and JoWiiCIDE, who have made helpful suggestions that have improved our program.
- Thanks to highfive, soupamario, and th3kuzinator, who expanded our services by offering to mentor in new subjects!




If you have any questions, suggestions, or comments, please PM Old Man Grey / Ndayday about it, be it mentor or student. Happy Mentoring!

uh....I needs a pokemon and smash mentor. Do i need to sign up or vm/pm the mentor?

Im willing to be a smash bros mentor, or wifi if you need it

Oh okay thanks. Now i just need a pokemon mentor. Or can you only have one mentor?

Yay! Okay thanks. I'll start tommorow since I'm tired.

woops I am sorry xD I read the wrong board *face plants*


good luck mentoring xD

If you want to brawl then go to the NNMFA. If you want a mentor ask here. Please try to keep the thread spam free. blah blah blah *gets promoted to moderator* =P

I'm gonna send the link to Killjoy for sticky.

Just so you know, this idea has been done and implemented several times, and are happening right now.

For questions to navigate the site, there's the IBWC.

For people wanting to improve their gameplay, it's the Smash School (brawl wise).

Just thought you should know that before going any further.

Good luck though.

OMFG!!! DO WANT! BEST IDEA EVER! WHY HAS NO ONE THOUGHT OF IT?

EDIT

I am the Brawl+ and hacking mentor. Just VM me for tutoring. I also play online occasionally but I'm not very good anymore with unhacked Brawl.

after all of our hard work, its finally paid off :D good work guys and welcome to the newcomers!

Whoo hoo this got stickied!

Anyways, anybody willing to get me as mentor?

I'm too bored at the moment...

Meh, ill be another Smash Mentor, unless another SM feels to take the spot...

I suppose I could be a general wifi mentor as well.

Fruitsnacker, if you vm me I'll help you with wi-fi

Highfive, you can be his Smash Mentor as well if you want..
I have someone already, and i dont wanna be a hogger >.<

Heya! I'm new here and I wanted to say hello! I like playing Smash Bros (duh) mainly Melee and Brawl+

Ohai there!
Welcome!
Need help or have questions?
Just ask ^_^

Highfive is your wifi mentor, now all you need is a pokemon mentor

Same thing. I'll just be pointing you in the right direction now and then.

Oh, sorry, im very confused because im teaching someone else.
He is your smash mentor.
I think roacherman would be a mentor of yours

Ok good, you have:

highfive: Smash Mentor

roacherman: Pokemon Mentor

You should be set!
PM your mentors for more information
And they'll handle it from there!
Good Luck!

howdy people...im new to smashboards and i would like a smash mentor....im fun to talk to :D

Do you have melee mentors (as in do you need any)

Im pretty sure that Smash Mentors teach you on any installation of Smash, so that is a highly probable yes

Hi, total n00b here, complete with zeros instead of o's. I only need a smash mentor. What exactly should I do?

well to start off who do you main?

kevlar said:

Hi, total n00b here, complete with zeros instead of o's. I only need a smash mentor. What exactly should I do?

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I see another Sonic!
*Highfives*
Just pick any mentor ya want, Private Message them, and if they are availible, they'll take it from there!
and Welcome!

I need a Smash Mentor for All characters (basically just to know how to defend against all of them) but I don't have Wii.. Saving to buy a used one though so I can become... FUTURE PEACH PRO.

Tips would be nice from anyone. But namely someone that goes by the name of "Vorgy." He came to the torneys here in Laredo and basically mopped the floor with everyone using Snake. :\

Thanks

Peach main?
Coolness
Who did ya have in mind?
We have a full selection of mentors, just ask ^__^

Ok, seeing that this got stickied, this means one thing.

That the IBWC aren't going to be doing their jobs any time soon.

As such, I wouldn't mind being on this list.

I could easily do the Smash Bros, Wi-fi, and Normal Mentors.

Here's hoping you consider me.

Lucas Perfected said:

Peach main?
Coolness
Who did ya have in mind?
We have a full selection of mentors, just ask ^__^

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I don't know anyone, but I wouldn't mind taking tips from you!
Thanks!!

thegreatkazoo said:

Ok, seeing that this got stickied, this means one thing.

That the IBWC aren't going to be doing their jobs any time soon.

As such, I wouldn't mind being on this list.

I could easily do the Smash Bros, Wi-fi, and Normal Mentors.

Here's hoping you consider me.

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Ok then, we need to get TGK on this list, and fast...
Go on and update it IE

PeachGuard said:

I don't know anyone, but I wouldn't mind taking tips from you!
Thanks!!

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Ok, send me a question or few via PM, and ill take you through from there

Lucas Perfected said:

Ok then, we need to get TGK on this list, and fast...
Go on and update it IE


Ok, send me a question or few via PM, and ill take you through from there

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Well, My friends are gonna be here in about an hour with a Wii and SSBB. So I'll ask then or after.