2x Olympian and Moguls Coach, Philippe Marquis, on Mentorship as the Missing Link in Athlete Development
Two-time Olympian and Canadian national moguls coach Philippe Marquis has spent nearly a decade developing Canada’s top freestyle skiers — but the heart of his coaching philosophy is not about snow, technique, or results. For Marquis, mentorship is the foundation of athletic development and separates athletes who thrive from those who burn out.
An Inside Look Into Back the Team Mentorship
Why families across the country are choosing Olympic-level mentorship for their young athletes.
What Parents of Confident Athletes do differently
Raising a confident athlete doesn’t come from talent or luck. It comes from the habits parents model every day. This article breaks down the five core behaviors that set confident athletes up to thrive on the field, in the gym, and in life.
Inside the First Back THe Team “Train With Me” Session: Live with Nick PAge in Park City
From virtual mentorship to real-world connection: Olympian Nick Page welcomed his Back The Team athlete, Oliver Lacey, to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Center of Excellence for a once-in-a-lifetime “Train With Me” experience.
Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic Funding Shortfall highlights the Need for new Athlete Support Models
Canada’s latest federal budget offered no new funding for Olympic or Paralympic sport, a tough but familiar reality for those who understand the financial side of chasing an Olympic dream. At Back The Team, we’re financially backing the world’s best athletes. Our model helps Olympians and Paralympians find meaningful income through mentorship: turning their experience, discipline, and stories into inspiration for the next generation.