#207 The Power of Visualization in Sports | Olympic Swimmer David Karasek

Welcome to episode 207 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest is former Swiss Olympic Swimmer David Karasek. David is the owner of Swimpros, a swim camp focusing a lot on the mental aspect of swimming, since that was something David struggled with himself. Get ready to learn: Why David used to choke under pressure Why tennis players are the mentally strongest athletes The power of visualization What he has learned from Michael Phelps and Roger Federer Why sport is so important for kids What his favorite animal is His favorite C-words And much more! Time stamps: 00:01 Guest Introduction & Background 01:19 Swim Pros Business Development 10:18 Mental Training Philosophy & Techniques 19:46 Athletic Performance Insights 25:35 Youth Sports Development 30:36 Personal Journey & Career Transition Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com