Elite Athlete Mentorship
BASEBALL MENTORSHIP. BUILD THE HABITS. DIRECT THE WORK.
A six-month development relationship for players who need ongoing coaching, honest feedback, and clear expectations. Work with Donzell McDonald to understand your game, set the first development priority, and take responsibility for preparation, decisions, and follow-through.
Families and others supporting the player stay informed through an agreed communication plan.
What makes it different
COACHING THAT CONNECTS THE WORK BETWEEN SESSIONS.
Mentorship connects skill development with how a player prepares, responds to failure, makes decisions, and contributes to a team. The six-month plan gives that work a schedule, regular review, and clear expectations.
Development Plan
Begin by understanding the player’s current tools and skills, what already gives him value, and what needs attention first. In-person work includes live assessment. Remote assessment uses the video and information provided, with clear limits on what can be determined. The plan changes as the coach learns more about the player and his response to the work.
Monthly Review
Review preparation, development work, competitive experiences, and current priorities. Separate improvement in practice from what the player is able to use in games.
Family Clarity
Families receive an onboarding overview, a starting assessment summary, agreed updates, and direction for the next phase of development.
Six-month structure
A CLEAR PURPOSE FOR EACH STAGE.
Month 1
UNDERSTANDING + OWNERSHIP
Understand the player now, set the first priorities, and establish expectations for preparation and follow-through.
Month 2
Preparation + Routine
Build a repeatable preparation routine. Learn to prepare consistently, including on days when confidence is low.
Month 3
RESPONSE TO FAILURE
Review how the player responds after a mistake, resets for the next play, and stays available to compete.
Month 4
COMPETING WITH PURPOSE
Connect preparation and decisions to the player’s role. Work on staying present when the game becomes difficult.
Month 5
DECISIONS + TEAM RESPONSIBILITY
Review game decisions, communication, and the daily actions that help teammates and coaches trust the player.
Month 6
REVIEW + NEXT DIRECTION
Review what improved, what still needs work, and what has shown up in competition. Set the next development priority.
Fit before commitment
START BY UNDERSTANDING THE PLAYER’S NEEDS.
The consultation covers the player’s current stage, development needs, family goals, and readiness for a structured six-month commitment. It also establishes whether in-person or remote mentorship is the appropriate fit.
Inside the mentorship
THE WORK GOES BEYOND THE NEXT MECHANICAL CHANGE.
What the program includes
- • A starting assessment and development plan
• Development sessions in the selected in-person or remote format
• Monthly mentorship reviews
• Video review within the program’s defined limits
• Scheduled coaching check-ins
• Family updates and a final review
WHAT THE PLAYER MUST BRING
- • Preparation for sessions and assigned work
• Consistent effort and honest feedback
• Willingness to apply instruction
• Responsibility for communication and follow-through
• Willingness to examine decisions and responses to failure
• Respect for teammates, coaches, and the work
SIX-MONTH MENTORSHIP
Elite Athlete Mentorship
Enrollment begins with a consultation to determine fit. Each program covers 180 calendar days. The written agreement confirms the schedule, included work, communication expectations, and payment terms before enrollment.
In-Person Elite Athlete Mentorship
$15,000 paid in full
Includes:
- • One 90-minute onboarding session
• A starting assessment and six-month development plan
• Eighteen 90-minute development sessions
• Six 60-minute monthly mentorship reviews
• Twelve full video reviews
• Two coaching message check-ins per week, with a response within one business day
• Family communication according to the agreed schedule
• One 60-minute final review
Payment options
- • Paid in full: $15,000
• Two payments of $7,750: $15,500 total. First payment at agreement acceptance and enrollment; second payment three calendar months later.
• Six monthly payments of $2,750: $16,500 total. First payment at agreement acceptance and enrollment, followed by five monthly payments.
Remote Elite Athlete Mentorship
$12,000 paid in full
Includes:
- • One 90-minute onboarding session
• A starting assessment and six-month development plan
• Twenty-four 60-minute remote development sessions
• Six 60-minute monthly mentorship reviews
• Eighteen full video reviews
• Three coaching message check-ins per week, with a response within one business day
• Work on preparation, response to failure, competitive decisions, and accountability
• Periodic family updates and a final development report
• One 60-minute final review
The written schedule identifies development sessions, monthly mentorship reviews, and video submissions separately so the player and family can see what is included.
Payment options
- • Paid in full: $12,000
• Two payments of $6,250: $12,500 total. First payment at agreement acceptance and enrollment; second payment three calendar months later.
• Six monthly payments of $2,250: $13,500 total. First payment at agreement acceptance and enrollment, followed by five monthly payments.
How communication works
Coaching access follows the program schedule. It does not include immediate or 24-hour access.
Before enrollment, the written agreement confirms:
- • Session dates, frequency, and format
• Video submission schedule and limits
• Check-in and response expectations
• Scheduling and rescheduling terms
• Planned breaks
• Family update schedule
• Amount due at enrollment, total cost, and future payment dates
• Cancellation, refund, and program completion terms
Installment plans cost more than payment in full. They are finite payment plans for the program, do not renew automatically, and are not cancel-anytime subscriptions. Calendar-month charges follow the original payment day, using the last day of a shorter month when needed and returning to the original day when available.
Enrollment Policy
Enrollment is finalized after the consultation, acceptance of the development plan and agreement, and receipt of the first agreed payment or full payment.
Mentorship Scope
Mentorship provides baseball development and guidance on preparation, habits, and competitive responsibility. It does not provide medical advice, physical therapy, or legal representation in recruiting. Development and recruiting outcomes are not guaranteed.