Mike Weaver: From NHL to Tech Entrepreneur | Co-Founder/CEO Coach Them, Former NHL Player | Sports to Business - a podcast by TBX Digital Inc.
from 2021-04-12T21:00
Mike Weaver, is the CEO and Co-Founder of CoachThem, a web app that has revolutionized how coaches are teaching the game of hockey.
A native of Brampton ON, growing up literally minutes away from where Tanvir grew up, Mike is also a former NHL player, with a 15-year career that included Montreal Canadians, Florida Panthers, St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks, LA Kings and Atlanta Thrashers.
In college, Mike acquired a scholarship with the Michigan State Spartans in 1996 and spent four very productive years in the CCHA that included two NCAA West Second All-American Team nods, two CCHA Best Defensive Defenseman, two CCHA First All-Star Team awards & one CCHA All-Tournament Team.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Mike's early life playing hockey and his journey to NCAA scholarship
- Why he chose to play NCAA hockey over junior
- How he became a tech entrepreneur while playing in the NHL
- Making websites on planes!
- How he founded CoachThem and its success
- What he believes is the most important advice for athletes transitioning from sports to business.
Remember to follow Mike on all social platforms and also check out CoachThem at coachthem.com
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