In today’s high-pressure youth sports environment, mental toughness and emotional resilience are often left behind in the race for rankings, trophies, and scholarships. But what if we could shift the focus back to what really matters, developing strong, confident kids who can handle adversity, on and off the ice?
Enter The Grit Kore Project—a free, community-driven initiative created to support youth athletes with daily mental strength exercises, physical workouts, and hockey-specific guidance. More than just a resource, our intention is to build a supportive, inclusive community where young athletes, their families, and mentors come together to develop grit, resilience, and character, building a foundation for life—on and off the ice
What Is the Grit Kore Project?
The Grit Kore Project is a collaborative effort uniting coaches, mental health professionals, athletic trainers, and sports nutritionists. Our mission? To help kids and teens grow stronger—mentally and physically—by giving them tools to develop grit, character, and resilience through consistent, daily practices.
We call it “earning grit”—a mindset that encourages young athletes to work on both their bodies and their minds every single day.
And the best part? It’s completely free.
Why Grit Kore Exists: A Personal Story Behind the Mission
The Grit Kore Project was born from a personal place. After experiencing several tragic losses in our local hockey community—and watching my own children begin their youth hockey journey—I saw firsthand how much the culture had changed.
What used to be a fun, character-building experience led by volunteer coaches has become transactional. Rankings, tryouts, private coaching—it all adds up, financially and emotionally. What was once about love for the game is now about chasing results. And that’s taken a toll on kids and families alike.
The Code—the unwritten values of sport like hard work, respect, integrity, and resilience—is being lost.
We created Grit Kore to defend that Code and bring it back to the center of youth sports.
Free Tools for Athletes: Daily Mental & Physical Workouts
Not every family can afford elite coaching or access to top-tier training. But every kid deserves a shot at success and self-belief.
That’s why we offer:
- Daily mindset exercises to build mental toughness and emotional regulation.
- Strength and conditioning workouts for young athletes at all levels.
- Hockey-specific training tips to grow confidence and improve performance.
- Ongoing encouragement from a community of professionals and mentors who care.
Whether a child is on a travel team or just getting started, Grit Kore gives them the tools to keep showing up, growing stronger, and learning to “Find A Way.”
Join the Movement: Calling All Coaches & Experts
Are you a coach, therapist, nutritionist, or trainer who wants to make a difference in the lives of young athletes?
We’re looking for like-minded professionals to contribute content, design exercises, or share encouragement with our community. If you can help us expand this free resource, we’ll feature your work on our website and social media—and proudly tag and credit you.
Let’s grow this mission together. Let’s build a culture that supports all kids, not just the ones who can pay for it.
Final Thoughts: This Is Our Promise. This Is Grit Kore.
The Grit Kore Project is more than just a free training platform. It’s a movement to bring heart, grit, and values back into youth sports—especially hockey.
We believe in giving kids tools to manage stress, overcome challenges, and become stronger human beings. And we believe in doing it without putting financial pressure on families.
This is our promise. This us. This is Grit Kore.
