Triumph Through Adversity: A Conversation with Christian Horn
In this insightful episode of the Love Your Inner Athlete podcast, host Hans Skulstad engages in a candid conversation with Christian Horn, the assistant coach for the Utah Grizzlies and a former hockey player. Christian shares his journey from high school hockey through college, to becoming a coach. He discusses the impact of the 2012 Jack Jablonski incident on his team and their mental resilience. The episode delves into the importance of mental fitness, how to apply it in sports and life, and Christian's own experiences with mental coaching. Key moments include the team's transformation after Jack's injury, the integration of mental fitness practices into Christian's athletic and coaching career, and the life-changing lessons learned from it. Christian also touches on how these experiences improved his relationships, communication skills, and overall approach to life. The conversation highlights the significance of understanding and addressing mental fitness for athletes and coaches to achieve consistent and durable confidence.
Key Moments
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:50 Meet Christian Horn: From Player to Coach
02:10 The Jack Jablonski Incident
03:35 Mental Fitness and Team Resilience
10:55 Navigating Fame and Support
15:54 Lifelong Bonds and Personal Growth
17:30 The Impact of Individual Coaching
21:15 Embracing the Process
21:43 The Importance of Consistency
22:55 Mental Tools for Athletes
23:26 Breathing Techniques and Their Impact
25:42 Sharing the Benefits of Coaching
27:00 Books That Inspire
27:45 Mental Fitness for Coaches and Players
28:24 Challenges in Coaching
29:28 Adapting Coaching Strategies
32:02 The Role of Mental Fitness in Sports
35:28 Final Thoughts and Reflections
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