USA Luge and Back The Team Announce Olympian Zack DiGregorio as Next Athlete Mentor

USA Luge and Back The Team today announced a new collaboration to bring Olympian Zack DiGregorio directly into mentorship with the next generation of athletes.

Back The Team is a first-of-its-kind platform connecting Olympians and Paralympians with youth athletes through month-long programs that include live mentorship sessions, daily challenges, and a private moderated community.

DiGregorio’s story is rooted in the same pipeline that many families know well. He first discovered luge at a Slider Search in 2011, went on to make the Development Team, and worked his way through each level of the sport before making his Olympic debut at Beijing 2022 at just 20 years old. Today, he is a leader in U.S. Luge, with career highlights including gold at the 2023–24 Lake Placid World Cup, the 2023 Norton National Championships, and the 2022–23 U23 World Championships.

“This opportunity feels very full circle,” said DiGregorio. “I did the Slider Search back in 2011 and have been in the sport ever since, working step by step from D Team up to the Olympic stage. When you’re young, the coolest thing is seeing someone who’s been where you are. Especially as we head into the season, goal setting has been huge for me—not just in sport, but in life. Talking about how to properly set goals, prepare for success, and bounce back from good and bad seasons is something I’m excited to share.”

This November, DiGregorio will lead a month-long mentorship cohort, offering athletes a behind-the-scenes look at his Olympic qualifying season while guiding them through mindset training, resilience, and confidence-building.

“This collaboration with USA Luge is exactly what Back The Team is built for,” said Amy Wotovich, Founder & CEO of Back The Team. “Momentum shifts upward when young athletes have access to role models they can see themselves in. Zack’s journey from Slider Search to the Olympics is proof that the pipeline works, and now he’s inspiring the next generation to dream bold.”

After learning from Zack with Back The Team, athletes can test their inspiration on the ice at USA Luge’s Luge Challenge events this winter. It’s a rare chance to go from hearing how an Olympian prepares to experiencing the thrill of luge firsthand.

Registration for Zack’s cohort is live and spots are limited. Claim your spot here.

For media & press inquiries, please contact info@backtheteam.org.