🎧 Guest:

Chuck Thuss – Former pro goaltender, All-American at Miami University, certified performance coach, founder of The Compassionate Connection

📌 Topics Covered:

Differentiating nerves from anxiety in athletes

How performance expectations can become destructive

The mental health toll of professional hockey

Signs parents and coaches should never ignore

Chuck’s personal story of survival and rediscovery

Building emotional resilience in goalies and youth athletes

Social media’s impact on athlete identity and anxiety

The importance of separating parenting from coaching

Tools to help athletes reclaim their confidence and purpose

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Chuck Thuss Contact:

🌐 Website: TheCompassionateConnection.com

📞 Phone: 251-680-5731

📱 Instagram: @thecompassionateconnection