#1: Luka Skrinjaric — Building the Base That Lets You Travel 160 Days

Luka Skrinjaric travelled 156 days in 2024. He has three kids, a thriving practice across traditional sport and esports, and has been doing this for 16 years without burning out. This is how he built a career that can hold that kind of weight.Key TopicsThe origins of Luka's role as a mental trainer and the stigma around sports psychologyTransition from traditional sports to esports and lessons learnedClient engagement and building trust in high-stakes environmentsBalancing multiple sports disciplines and managing travel and burnoutMeasuring impact and demonstrating value in mental trainingThe importance of specialization versus generalization in sports psychologyContent creation and online presence for performance coachesCommon misconceptions about sports psychology and high-performance workLongevity and self-care strategies for high-performance coachesTime Stamps:00:00 Introduction to Luka Skrinjaric03:00 The Role of a Mental Trainer06:10 Transitioning from Traditional Sports to Esports11:59 Balancing Multiple Roles in Sports Psychology18:10 Negotiating in the Esports Industry23:20 Pricing Models in Sports Psychology25:49 Measuring Impact in Performance Coaching31:40 The Role of Content in Sports Psychology34:40 Misconceptions in Sports Psychology40:06 Maintaining Longevity in High Performance CoachingReference Links:G2 EsportsENYSSP - European Network of Young Specialists in Sports PsychologyBerlin Major 2019Find Luka:LinkedInInstagram