Team Tressel Fitness Challenge
Team Tressel Fitness Challenge
Welcome to the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge
The free Challenge, open to students in grades 3–8, encourages young Ohioans to build healthy habits that can help them succeed in the classroom and in life through fitness, nutrition, sleep, goal setting, mental wellness, and an attitude of gratitude.
The challenge is:
- Student-led and designed to build self-discipline and confidence
- Flexible and wide-ranging, with activities that work for every ability level
- Built to last, with future challenges planned
How it Works
Students receive workbooks that guide them through a
30-day challenge that schools can incorporate when it best fits their schedule. During the challenge, students focus on five
activity groups—cardio, strength, flexibility, nutrition, and sleep—working through Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels to become a Healthy Habits Champion.
At each level, students choose activity groups to focus on, set SMART goals, and track their progress for a set number of days. At the end of each level, students reflect on their progress, with an emphasis on mindfulness and gratitude.
Who Can Participate
Any public, private, or community school student in Ohio has the option to participate if their school opts in. Homeschool students also may participate.
The challenge is designed with flexibility in mind, so students may complete it before, during, or after school, so schools may take a more active role if desired.
Schools who participated in previous challenges are automatically opted in to the fall challenge and do not need to sign up again.
How to get Involved
650,000 Ohio kids have stepped up to the Challenge. Now, it’s our turn to step up for them.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, coach, athlete, community leader, business owner, elected official, or simply someone who wants to see Ohio kids succeed, there’s a role for you on Team Tressel. Here’s how you can help make a difference:
- Parents and Families: Make sure your student’s school is signed up for the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge, then take the Challenge alongside them! Download a workbook, set goals together, and encourage your student every step of the way.
- Teachers: Make sure your school is signed up and help bring the Challenge to life for your students. Encourage them throughout the 30 days and share your photos, videos, success stories, and creative ideas with Team Tressel at teamtresselfitnesschallenge@gmail.com. We want to celebrate what your students accomplish!
- Athletes and Coaches: Join hundreds of current and former collegiate and professional athletes who are stepping up to mentor students across Ohio. Sign Up Now! Team Tressel will connect you with a participating school where you can encourage students throughout the Challenge and share lessons about confidence, discipline, teamwork, perseverance, and what it takes to set a goal and keep working toward it.
- Businesses: Find participating schools in your community and help celebrate their students! Businesses can provide incentives and achievement prizes such as T-shirts, gift cards, coupons, admission passes, tickets, or other creative rewards. A little encouragement can make a big impact.
- Community Leaders and Elected Officials: Show your support for the students and schools participating in your community. Help spread the word, celebrate their accomplishments, and advocate for the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge so Ohio students can continue benefiting from the program for years to come.
Team Tressel wants every Ohioan to get involved, encourage a student, and help Ohio’s next generation build healthy habits that last a lifetime.
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Last Modified: 9/30/2026 4:12:56 PM