The Hutcherson Flying Queens Foundation (HFQF) is excited to announce the launch of a new Mentorship Initiative in 2026. This initiative will create meaningful connections between our esteemed alumni and the current student-athletes of the Wayland Baptist Flying Queens women’s basketball team, fostering a community of support that bridges generations.
The program is designed to provide current players with guidance, encouragement, and wisdom from those who have walked in their shoes. With the full support of Flying Queens Head Coach Jordan Vessels and a partnership with Wayland Baptist University, this effort seeks to build a powerful network to support our student-athletes on and off the court.
How the Program Works
Get Involved
Mentoring doesn’t have to be complicated. Just one connection a month can make a lasting difference in a student-athlete’s confidence, direction, and experience. How often you communicate and the way you stay in touch are up to the two of you.
Share your professional and personal experience to help shape the next generation of Flying Queens. Your journey is a powerful tool that can inspire and guide a current student-athlete. Consider sharing your journey as a mentor!
Program Oversight and Next Steps
The Foundation will officially launch the program in April. Be on the lookout for an email letter from HFQF President Valerie Goodwin-Colbert and Alumni Profile Survey form.
In the meantime, here is a timeline for this first year:
- Spring–Summer: Survey forms collected from interested alumni and student-athletes
- August: Steering committee reviews submissions and matches alumni with student-athletes
- September: Mentors and mentees are notified prior to the start of the 2026–27 academic year