U.S. Bobsledder Emily Renna on Building Belief Before the Results
Emily Renna’s Olympic pursuit isn’t built on luck or hype. It’s built on confidence practiced daily through mindset training, preparation, and a willingness to bet on herself.
Confidence Is Built in the Details: Bobsledder Neville Wright on Training with Intention
Reps matter. And so does intention. 3-time Olympian Neville Wright breaks down how presence, reflection, and purpose turn routine training into real belief.
Adaptability Is the Advantage for Speed Skater Clayton DeClemente
Speed skater Clayton DeClemente goes into every race with a base plan, a default approach if nothing unexpected happens. But as he puts it plainly, “inevitably, it doesn’t work that way.” Learning to adapt under pressure has helped propel him to his first Olympic berth in Milan.
From Setbacks to Choosing Joy: How Julie Letai Redefined Success on the Road to Milan
Just recently named to the 2026 Olympic Team, Julie is now a two-time Olympian in speed skating. She’s been on the ice since she was two years old, and her career has stretched across multiple Olympic cycles, World Championships, and (most importantly) seasons of growth that didn’t always show up neatly on a results sheet.
Full Speed, Clear Mind: Mia Manganello on presence Headed into Her Third Olympics
Preparing for her third Olympic Games, speed skater Mia Manganello offers a refreshing perspective on confidence. In a candid conversation with Back The Team, she shares how her mindset centers on one simple truth: be present.