Mike Weaver: From NHL to Tech Entrepreneur | Co-Founder/CEO CoachThem, Former NHL Player

Get comfortable being uncomfortable. We hear this often whenever we discuss achieving something great.

Many successful executives, athletes, and entrepreneurs that I’ve had the privilege to interview, all say that they did the hard things and got out of their comfort zone, especially when others weren’t willing to do so.

And oftentimes that comes with making mistakes and at times what may seem like a failure. But it’s through these moments, whether if it’s personal growth, or launching a new tech product, that our best work comes to life.

If you’re looking for an episode where we discuss how getting out of your comfort zone, doing things that are unconventional can shape your life in ways you’ve never imagined, then this episode is for you.

Mike Weaver

Stay relevant, have the guts to take an idea, find the right people, put it together and create a business out of it


Mike Weaver

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 Canadiens, 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 during NHL trips!
  • 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

To receive more insight on how you can use sports principles in business check out more blogs here.

Also, watch his Sports to Business podcast series to understand how you can apply sports principles to business. In this series, Tanvir sits down with former athletes from CFL/NFL football players to Olympians, and share their business transformation stories with you.