Choosing the right path in hockey can be a challenge, but it can also unlock incredible opportunities on and off the ice.
How can aspiring hockey players and their families make informed decisions about their futures? What makes College Hockey an unmatched avenue for development, Education, and long-term success?
In this episode of Mitlin Money Mindset®, Larry Sprung hosts Sean Hogan, Executive Director of College Hockey Inc., to discuss the unique development opportunities provided by College Hockey. They explore the challenges and benefits of this pathway, its role in shaping young athletes’ futures, and the resources available to guide families along the way.
Sean emphasizes how College Hockey empowers players to excel both athletically and academically while keeping doors open for life after sports.
Sean discusses:
- The mission of College Hockey Inc. and its role in promoting NCAA hockey across North America
- The benefits and structure of the College Hockey pathway compared to other development paths
- Why the average rookie age of 23 is crucial for understanding hockey’s developmental timeline
- The impact of education and NCAA graduation rates on long-term success for hockey players
- Resources and strategies for families navigating the junior hockey system and NCAA eligibility
- And more!
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About our Guest:
Sean Hogan has coached hockey at the youth, junior, intercollegiate and international levels. He joined College Hockey Inc. in 2019 as the Director of Education and now serves as the organization’s Executive Director. Sean has extensive knowledge in regards to the NCAA college hockey landscape and his primary responsibility is promoting NCAA hockey to talented athletes and families.
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Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest’s content linked on this site.
Lawrence “Larry” Sprung, CFP® is a husband, father, entrepreneur and mental health advocate.
Larry is the author of the Amazon Bestselling book “Financial Planning Made Personal” and the also host of the Mitlin Money Mindset™ a podcast that reminds you to ask yourself “What did you do today that brought you joy?®”
In 2004 he founded Mitlin Financial, Inc. naming the firm memory of Larry’s wife’s grandfather, Mitchell, and his mother, Linda. During his career, Larry has found that a lot of industry terms and concepts can seem confusing to outsiders. That’s why he works with the families he serves to break down complex financial topics into easy-to-understand concepts.
In recognition of Larry’s significant contributions to his profession, he has received quite a few awards. In 2021, Larry was named to the Investopedia 100 Top Advisors in 2021 and was even more humbled to make their Top Ten list for 2022.
Outside the office, one of Larry’s greatest passions is raising awareness for mental health. He spent over 12 years serving on the National Board of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and sits on its financial and investment committees. With his wife, Denise, he has raised more than $1.7 million for the organization through the Keith Milano Memorial Fund. The fund was created in memory of his brother-in-law.
Larry values his family tremendously and his desire to do right by his wife and two sons drives who he is in and out of the office.
