Jürg Matti is a former professional skier and snowboarder who became a successful coach for the Swiss National Snowboard team. He led athletes to 17 medals, including Olympic triumphs. Jürg was a founding member of the Swiss Snowboard Association and played a crucial role in the sport's development and inclusion in the Olympics.
What we learned:
Jürg's career transition from athlete to coach, and later to personal trainer.
His experience with loss when his first wife, Ursi, a two-time European snowboarding champion, passed away from cancer.
How he coped with grief and found joy again through snowboarding and his children.
His perspective on healthy living, including habits like drinking milk from local cows and eating locally sourced meat.
The importance of outdoor activities and spending time in nature for physical and mental well-being.
His approach to coaching and personal training, focusing on individual goals and gradual progress.
His views on Swiss lifestyle, including home-cooked meals and organic food.
How he found love again after losing his wife and rebuilt his life.
His current work as a personal trainer in Gstaad, Switzerland, and his contentment with his life and career.
The interview showcases Jürg's resilience, his passion for sports and coaching, and his perspective on leading a healthy, balanced life in the Swiss Alps.
Credits
Jingle - Oliver Kiker (Instagram)
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