Gift Grit: A Mindset that Lasts Beyond the Holidays
Jadyn Zdanavage Jadyn Zdanavage

Gift Grit: A Mindset that Lasts Beyond the Holidays

Equipment wears out. Confidence doesn’t. A relationship with an Olympian or Paralympian is something young athletes will carry with them for years to come. This season, gift grit. And give a mindset that lasts far beyond the holidays and well into the year ahead.

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Mindset Is A Skill - And It Can be Trained
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Mindset Is A Skill - And It Can be Trained

Confidence, resilience, focus, and self belief are not personality traits. They are learned behaviors. Like any skill, mindset improves through repetition, feedback, and guidance. And when trained early, it lasts a lifetime.

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Ruka Recap: Back The Team Mentors Shine in season opener
Amy Wotovich Amy Wotovich

Ruka Recap: Back The Team Mentors Shine in season opener

Ruka was a reminder that the athletes leading our mentorship programs are currently writing their own legendary chapters. Our mentors don’t just show up once a week to pour into young athletes. They walk onto the biggest stages in the world… and show exactly what it looks like to compete with courage, resilience, humility, and heart.

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From Olympic Gold to Back The Team: Meet Mentor Kristen Kit!
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From Olympic Gold to Back The Team: Meet Mentor Kristen Kit!

Olympic gold medalist Kristen Kit joins Back The Team this January, bringing her rare insight into confidence, leadership, and the unseen mental work of being a world-class coxswain. She’s turning her own journey — from imposter syndrome to four Olympic and Paralympic appearances — into mentorship for young athletes. Spots are limited!

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