Strauss Mann is a Pro Hockey Goalie & USA Olympian obsessed with holistic mastery. Off the ice, he’s a massage therapist in training & co-founder of HAUS, a holistic mindset coaching business focused on cultivating conscious athletes. Over his career, Strauss has played for the SJ Sharks and MTL Canadiens organizations as well three seasons overseas in Sweden & Germany. Prior, he was a 3X Academic All-American at University of Michigan where he served as the first goalie team captain in 78 years. Instagram: / strauss.mann | / build_your_haus Website: Buildyourhaus.com

Strauss Mann lives in a world where one moment defines everything.

Goaltending is different. There’s no rhythm to hide in, no rotation to soften the edges. It’s exposure. Stillness under pressure. And then—reaction. Strauss understands that performance at his level isn’t built on hype or intensity—it’s built on regulation. On seeing the game slow down. On training the body and breath so that when chaos hits, the system doesn’t spike with it. We talked about what it actually takes to stay composed in high-stakes environments. How vision, timing, and decision-making all shift when the nervous system is stable. And why the best goalies aren’t just fast—they’re precise. There’s a discipline here that goes beyond sport. A relationship to pressure that most people never train. This episode is about composure. About learning how to hold your ground when everything is moving. If you perform under pressure—this one will sharpen you.

We discussed:

- Mental Preparation and the Power of Journaling - Manifestation and Presence in Sports - Texturizing the Field: The Athlete's Electromagnetic Field - The Science of Recovery and Performance - Embracing the Journey of Improvement - Living in the Moment - Finding Joy in Sports - The Journey of Athletic Careers - Accessing Peak Performance - The Art of Intention - The Balance of Intention and Attachment - Understanding the Game - Playing for Effortless Performance For those who prefer a visual experience, the conversation is available on YouTube. As always, the audio version streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. I sincerely hope you enjoyed our talk. Be mighty!

 

"How do I get out of my own way under pressure is my focus now. I do this by being fully present and noticing..."

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