Petra Čizmić Pokrajac and Tihana Županić appeared as guests on the TV show Sportske minute, where they presented the IMPACT project—an initiative focused on the development of young athletes through a structured mentoring model within sports clubs.
During the show, they discussed the key challenges clubs face today when working with children and young athletes, particularly the issue of early dropout and the lack of structured support in their development. They emphasized that sport plays an important role not only in developing athletic skills, but also in shaping young people as individuals.
The IMPACT model was developed as a response to these challenges. It connects older and more experienced club members with younger athletes through mentoring, providing additional support and guidance. At the same time, mentors develop responsibility, communication, and leadership skills, contributing to their own personal growth.
The discussion also highlighted that mentoring should not be seen as an additional activity, but rather as a way of working that strengthens clubs and creates a more supportive and sustainable environment for young athletes.
Through the IMPACT project, practical tools and guidelines have been developed to help clubs implement mentoring in their everyday activities, making the model adaptable to different sports and organizational structures.
This media appearance helped bring the project closer to a wider audience and further emphasized the importance of investing in young people and building a positive sports environment.
