Tess Johnson turned her greatest weakness into her superpower. Once fearful of jumping, she transformed that fear into strength and became the first female ever to debut the Back Venom in mogul skiing. Her journey is a reminder that the embracing the process is what makes greatness possible.

Grit develops earlier, while emotional regulation takes more time to build. That means young athletes already have the drive. But, the ones who learn composure will be the ones who unlock their full potential. That’s where Back The Team comes in.

When the pandemic hit, training facilities closed, competitions were canceled, and routines were thrown out the window. For a teenage athlete still finding his way, it could have been the end of progress. Instead, Nick made a choice that would alter the course of his career: he decided to take ownership.

Too often, athletes are told to keep their heads down, train hard, and hope someone notices. But Olympian Priscilla Loomis knows that silence doesn’t open doors. You must create opportunities for yourself.

Confidence is not a personality trait. It’s not luck. It’s not just for the “naturally gifted.” It’s a trainable skill.