Mike Schwartz: Mental Fitness and Coaching Insights

Mental Fitness and Coaching Insights with Mike SchwartzIn this episode of the Love Your Inner Athlete podcast, host Hans Skulstad is joined by his long-time friend, Mike Schwartz. Mike shares his journey from playing hockey to becoming a high school and college hockey coach, eventually transitioning into a financial advising career. The discussion delves into the importance of mental fitness in sports, highlighting the influence of sports psychologist Ainsley Smith on Mike’s coaching philosophy. Mike talks about the parallels between coaching and financial advising, the evolving perception of mental health, and the need for coaches to understand their players deeply. They also discuss parenting athletes, the impact of role models, and the value of curiosity and lifelong learning.---Key Moments:00:50 Meet Mike Schwartz: A Coaching Journey03:46 Transition from Coaching to Financial Advising06:16 The Importance of Mental Fitness10:46 Incorporating Mental Fitness in Coaching12:28 Parenting and Coaching: A Personal Perspective15:57 College Sports and Coaching17:56 Influence of Coaching Legends19:29 The Power of Knowledge22:59 Coaching Philosophy and Emotional Fitness24:33 Reflections and Role Models---Connect with Mike Schwartz on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-schwartz-a7b253a/---Visit https://www.centerforsportsandmind.com/ to learn more about Mental Fitness and take your next step!---Learn more about Hans Skulstad:https://hansskulstad.com/---Follow Center for Sports and the Mind, as well as Hans, on social platforms:https://www.facebook.com/people/Center-for-Sports-and-the-Mind/100044301706608/https://x.com/2ChallengeMindhttps://www.instagram.com/centerforsportsandmind/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/user/hskulstad20