GOLF IN THE LIFE OF – education for golf instructors: Recent Episodes
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This week, Will Robins interviews Joe, the 2024 PGA National Teacher and Coach of the Year. They discuss Joe’s journey, the importance of mentorship, and his teaching philosophy. Joe emphasizes creating movements for improvement, using technology wisely, and the value of effective communication and motivation.
They also talk about the significance of continuous learning, adapting teaching methods, and the impact of influential books. Joe shares personal anecdotes and insights, highlighting the importance of collaboration and mentorship in the evolving landscape of golf instruction.
About Joe Hallett:Joe Hallett, the Director of Instruction at Vanderbilt Legends Club, is a renowned PGA Certified Member with 28 years of professional experience. Recognized as a Top 100 Instructor by GOLF Magazine and a Top 50 Instructor by Golf Digest, he has held the title of Golf Digest’s “Best Teacher in Every State” in Tennessee for seven consecutive years and was named the 2024 PGA of America Teacher and Coach of the Year.
Hallett has coached top LPGA players, including Hall of Famer Inbee Park and 2023 US Solheim Cup Captain Stacy Lewis. He earned PGA Master Professional status in Teaching & Coaching in 2023 and has been instrumental in developing PGA education programs.
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This week, Will Robins continues his discussion with Sean Foley as they delve into the mental aspects of golf coaching, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability, open communication, and self-awareness.
Foley discusses the impact of language, sensory motor skills, and self-perception on performance. He also explores how media and advertising influence emotions like fear and anxiety. Additionally, Foley shares personal insights on self-love, societal influences, and the neuroscience of hatred.
About Sean Foley:Sean Foley is a renowned golf instructor who has coached top players like Lydia Ko, Justin Rose, and Tiger Woods. Voted the top golf teacher by PGA Tour players, Foley was inspired to teach after witnessing David Leadbetter’s work at the 1988 RBC Canadian Open.
He played college golf at Tennessee State University and started his teaching career at Glen Abbey Golf Club. Now, he hosts “Playing Lessons with the Pros” on Golf Channel and produces content for Revolution Golf. His Orlando-based Sean Foley Performance offers elite training, blending biomechanics, technology, physiology, psychology, and philosophy.
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Coach Will Robins converses with renowned golf coach Sean Foley. Foley shares his holistic approach to coaching, emphasizing the importance of creating the right environment for players to excel.
He discusses the significance of understanding the brain’s natural tendencies, fostering resilience through adversity, and the role of empathy in coaching young players. Foley also highlights the importance of defining a player’s purpose and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth, offering valuable insights into the mental and emotional aspects of golf coaching.
About Sean Foley:Sean Foley is a renowned golf instructor who has coached top players like Lydia Ko, Justin Rose, and Tiger Woods. Voted the top golf teacher by PGA Tour players, Foley was inspired to teach after witnessing David Leadbetter’s work at the 1988 RBC Canadian Open.
He played college golf at Tennessee State University and started his teaching career at Glen Abbey Golf Club. Now, he hosts “Playing Lessons with the Pros” on Golf Channel and produces content for Revolution Golf. His Orlando-based Sean Foley Performance offers elite training, blending biomechanics, technology, physiology, psychology, and philosophy.
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Will Robins talks with Andy Matthews from Neuropeak Pro about the critical role of breathing in golf performance. Andy, a former professional golfer, shares his insights on how breathing techniques can help manage stress and improve physiological responses on the course.
He discusses his experience teaching precision breathing to PGA Tour players and its benefits in high-pressure situations. Will reflects on the challenges of consistent breathing practice and its potential to enhance mental focus and performance for golfers at all levels.
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About Andy Matthews:DIRECTOR OF GOLF PERFORMANCE
Andy Matthews is the personal breathing coach to notable champions Jordan Spieth, Keegan Bradley, Madelene Sagström, and more than 90 other tour professionals from around the world. With a decade of professional golf experience and an official worldwide win as a Neuropeak Pro client, Andy offers invaluable insights into maximizing performance through proper breathing.
Featured on The Golf Channel, by esteemed media outlets and podcasts, and at numerous coaching summits around the country, Andy’s expertise continues to be recognized industry wide.
Passionate about helping individuals and teams reach their competitive peak, Andy’s implementation of Neuropeak Pro’s method to mental performance training will resonate with golfers of every level.
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In this episode of Golf in the Life of, host Will Robins welcomes back Jason Baile, a seasoned golf coach who shares their approach to coaching and mentoring. Baile emphasizes the judicious use of technology, the importance of a thorough assessment process, and the role of imposter syndrome in personal growth. Professional golfer Brad Faxon makes a brief appearance that you won’t want to miss. Faxon reflects on their career, including working with Darren Clarke, and values continuous learning, evidenced by their evolving coaching framework and the documentation of their experiences. The episode highlights the coach’s humility and dedication to the sport, as well as their impact on players and fellow coaches.
About Jason Baile: Jason Baile is a highly accomplished golfer, serving as the PGA Director of Instruction at Jupiter Hills Club. He has earned recognition as a Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher in America, a GOLF Magazine Top 100 Teacher in America, and received prestigious awards such as the 2018 Carolinas PGA Teacher of the Year and the 2022 South Florida PGA Teacher of the Year.
About Brad Faxon: Brad Faxon, an eight-time PGA TOUR winner, was known for his exceptional skills on the greens, leading the TOUR in putting average three times in his career. He represented the U.S. in the 1995 and 1997 Ryder Cup teams and achieved four top-10 finishes in major championships. Beyond his playing career, Faxon has become a respected putting coach for both PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour players. He also received the 2005 Payne Stewart Award, recognizing his embodiment of character, charity, and sportsmanship in professional golf.
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In this episode of the Golf in the Life of podcast, host Will Robins talks with golf coach Jason Baile about the intricacies of coaching high-level players. They delve into Jason’s experience with Lucas Glover’s transformation, overcoming the yips, and the journey to regain confidence. Jason shares a personal story of a coaching mistake, highlighting the importance of understanding a player’s abilities and focusing on pre-swing fundamentals. The discussion also covers adapting coaching strategies to individual player needs, setting realistic goals, and the evolving role of golf coaches.
About Jason Baile: Jason Baile is a highly accomplished golfer, serving as the PGA Director of Instruction at Jupiter Hills Club. He has earned recognition as a Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher in America, a GOLF Magazine Top 100 Teacher in America, and received prestigious awards such as the 2018 Carolinas PGA Teacher of the Year and the 2022 South Florida PGA Teacher of the Year.
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In this episode of the Golf in the Life of podcast, we welcome back Randy Smith, a golf instructor, who shares his insights on what he looks for in young golfers who have the potential to become elite players. He also recommends some books and courses for developing coaching skills and emphasizes the importance of […]
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The Golf in the Life of podcast features Randy Smith, a renowned golf instructor who has taught some of the best players in the world. Randy shares his unique journey into coaching, the importance of communication and building rapport with players, and the significance of understanding a player’s DNA to create a shot. He emphasizes […]
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In this episode of the Golf in the Life of podcast, Will and Lorin Anderson discuss the current state of the golf industry amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. While some golf pros may believe that the industry will continue to thrive despite the economic downturn, they suggest that golf instructors should not become complacent. They delve into the ways in which the pandemic has affected the growth of the industry and what they are seeing from their perspective and from the professionals they’re talking to. Additionally, they touch on the importance of recognizing what is truly valuable to clients during this time.
About Lorin Anderson: Founder of Proponent Group and a golf industry veteran with over two decades of experience as the Managing Editor for Instruction at GOLF Magazine. Lorin’s expertise in golf instruction and business has helped numerous talented golf instructors grow their businesses and teaching skills. He is also a co-author of the GOLF Magazine’s Complete Book of Golf Instruction and has made over 60 TV appearances covering golf equipment, instruction, and professional tours. Join Lorin on our podcast as he shares his wealth of knowledge and insights into the world of golf instruction and business.
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In this episode of the Golf in the Life of podcast, host Will Robins interviews Lorin Anderson, the owner and founder of Proponent Group, a golf instructor networking organization. They discuss the role of Proponent Group in the golf industry and share valuable insights and data gathered over the last ten years on the revenue that golf instructors can bring to a club.
About Lorin Anderson: Founder of Proponent Group and a golf industry veteran with over two decades of experience as the Managing Editor for Instruction at GOLF Magazine. Lorin’s expertise in golf instruction and business has helped numerous talented golf instructors grow their businesses and teaching skills. He is also a co-author of the GOLF Magazine’s Complete Book of Golf Instruction and has made over 60 TV appearances covering golf equipment, instruction, and professional tours. Join Lorin on our podcast as he shares his wealth of knowledge and insights into the world of golf instruction and business.
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In this episode of the Golf in the Life of podcast, host Will Robbins speaks with coaches Rick Sessinghaus and Josh Alpert, two instructors with a wealth of experience in the game. The two discuss their work in developing the FlowCode, a tool to help players channel the right state of mind to achieve success in golf. They discuss how Rick worked with world number one Colin Mora Cowan from a young age and tell the story of Colin’s extraordinary shot at the 2020 PGA Championship, emphasizing the importance of being aware of the variables in order to make decisive decisions.
About Dr. Rick Sessinghaus: He is the Director of FlowCode Golf Academy and lifelong swing and golf mental game coach of Collin Morikawa. Rick is an expert on mindset principles that affect performance both on and off the golf course and has helped top junior, collegiate, and professional golfers reach new levels of performance. He is also a sought-after speaker and trainer for companies looking to improve motivation, focus, confidence, and execution.
About Josh Alpert: Josh Alpert, a PGA member and FlowCode Golf Master trainer, has been teaching golf to players of all ages and skill levels for over 20 years, with a focus on junior programming. He has taught over 40,000 individual and group lessons and leads seminars on “Golf Fitness” and “Mental Training”. As the founder of Good Swings Happen Junior Golf Academy, Josh is dedicated to promoting a positive attitude and is a recipient of the 2018 SCPGA Youth Player Development Award.
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In this episode of the Golf in the life podcast, the guest speaker, Mike Labauve, discusses the short game evaluation tool he uses to help his students set goals to improve their scores. Tour players often find it too easy and set additional challenges to deepen the game.
Setting goals for the short game score helps golfers reduce their handicap, and the short game course takes around 12 minutes to complete. The speaker suggests that golfers should practice regularly and compete with each other to improve their scores. His students have achieved success by competing against each other on the short game course almost daily. They emphasize the importance of putting in the reps to improve your short game and maximize your scoring potential on the course.
Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into how golf instructors can use short game evaluation to help their students improve their game and shoot lower scores.
About Mike: Mike LaBauve is the Director of LaBauve Golf at Talking Stick Golf Club and The Roaring Fork Club. He started his career as an assistant to Jack Lumpkin in 1981 and later became a prominent teacher and player, winning several awards for teaching and playing. Mike is a former college golfer from LSU who is passionate about helping his students play better golf.
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In this episode of the Golf in the Life of podcast, Will Robins discusses the best short game assessment for golfers looking to improve their scores. The assessment is so effective that the University of California’s golf team used it for their qualifying rounds. He interviews Mike Labauve, the creator of the short game assessment.
Mike explains how he came up with the assessment in 1989 and how it has helped countless golfers improve their game. He talks about the eight holes included in the assessment, which test a golfer’s ability to make short putts, long putts, chip shots, pitch shots, bunker shots, and wedge distances.
The assessment also includes a scoring system that adds up to a par of 72.
Will emphasizes how the assessment can help golfers identify their weaknesses and improve their scores.
About Mike: Mike LaBauve is the Director of LaBauve Golf at Talking Stick Golf Club and The Roaring Fork Club. He started his career as an assistant to Jack Lumpkin in 1981 and later became a prominent teacher and player, winning several awards for teaching and playing. Mike is a former college golfer from LSU who is passionate about helping his students play better golf.
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Coach Will Robins and James Sieckmann jump right into his advice for creating an effective online product:
-Don’t do it too early, make sure you’re extremely confident of a certain topic.
-Look at it as the end user. What is their first step?
-Go through each building block and scenario
-Keep it digestible
They also discuss choosing your students, aligning mindset with behavior, the brain and stress response, as well as his greatest teachers and one book he’d recommend.
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Coach Will Robins is joined by James Sieckmann, Master of the Modern Short Game, to talk about his coaching disciplines, the different tactics he uses to help players of all levels, and his process in writing his first book.
James’ brother played on tour for eleven years, allowing him to learn from elite coaches and players at an early age. He continued learning by surrounding himself with experts from different backgrounds, so he could piece together as many skillsets as he can to help his players be their best. James shares how integrates his coaching disciplines, what makes a good coach, how to coach every kind of player, the framework of writing his first book and how he’s utilizing online coaching to teach players globally.
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Mark Blackburn is back for another great episode that is rich with information for every coach including: – Twelve things he looks for when hiring a new coach – What he looks for when working with new players – Why five tour players is his limit – How to find your niche as a coach […]
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Mark Blackburn has been named PGA Teacher of the Year, Golf Digest’s 50 Best Teachers, Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher and has built a world class brand. The Blackburn Golf Academy develops and coaches players at every skill level. He joins Coach Will Robins to talk about business, communication, coach development, leadership and so much […]
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Jim Hardy and Coach Will Robins jump right into marketing; how to build your brand as a coach and what you can do to coach more effectively. Jim shares his twenty-five year process of studying different personality types-with Jennifer Munro, and how he went from making mismanagement to always understanding first why the student is […]
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Jim Hardy, PGA joins Coach Will Robins to share his journey from playing on tour to becoming a coach and creator of The Plane Truth. Hardy was named the National PGA Teacher of the Year in 2007, has been nominated to the Teachers Division of the World Golf Hall of Fame, is ranked in the […]
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Co-Founder, Coach Will Robins, answers “where do you see recreational golf going in the next 18months?”, and explains how you can create a scaleable business as people start returning to the office and the change in economy impacts the boom during COVID. He explains how coaches are the solution to maintaining the interest in golf […]
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Coach Will Robins and Jay Karen, Chief Executive Officer of NGCOA, jump right back into discussing the new direction of golf. Starting with how facilities should look to Top Golf’s example in order to generate more business by creating fun outside away from the first tee and the countless ways to do so without alienating […]
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Will Robins sits down with Jay Karen, Chief Executive Officer of National Golf Course Owners Association, to discuss how Teaching Professionals and Course Owners/Managers can align in vision and work together for more effective results. The NGCOA has three main missions: advocacy, education and a commercial program. He shares feedback from countless owners and their […]
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Will and Cordie hop directly into technology’s influence on the golf industry and instruction. We’ve come a long way with indoor training, from the first bad simulators to indoor facilities becoming commonplace for entertainment in addition to practice that offers real data, fast feedback and furthers the progress of instruction that’s focused on getting results […]
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After ten years of Golf In The Life Of, Will and Cordie reflect on how they started working together and how the past ten years have been for them both and the industry. Their journey has led to impactful shifts within the industry, a partnership with PGA, helping Teaching Pros overcome their biggest challenges, and […]
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Illustration by Madison Kethcum Shane Ryan joins Coach Will Robins to discuss his recent article, “The Club Pro Crisis”. He shares several of many stories he received of the hardship and difficulties that Pros currently face. They talk through the current club labor expectations not allowing Pros to have a balance between work and personal […]
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Coach Will Robins and Pete Hinojosa jump right in part two, discussing how you can simplify the DISC training to be remembered and without over generalizing people. Pete explains, “everyone is a unique combination of the four tendencies”; and why the first step to improving your coaching is doing a self-assessment. You’ll learn who you […]
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Coach Will Robins sits down with Pete Hinajosa to help you get out of coaching Golf and into the mindset of the person in front of you. Pete has more than 25 years of experience in training and development. His background includes design, development and delivery of training curriculum with emphasis on leadership. Pete has […]
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In part two, we hear the incredible story of Suzy Whaley playing on the PGA; why it took her three months to accept, how she handled 3000 interviews in nine months, alongside training and a full-time job. Listen to hear the rocky start and how it was still the best golf she ever played. She […]
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We’re joined by a history-making instructor, Suzy Whaley. Suzy Whaley was one of only six women to play on the PGA tour, and in our first episode she shares how her love for playing the game laid the foundation in becoming a professional golfer, as well as the coaching mentality that supported it. She continued to […]
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Kicking off part 2 with Karl Morris, we jump right in with what key factors of a context mindset that players needs to embrace to see results. He shares some significant insights on how our body organizes movement in response to a positive or negative mindset, as well as why resisting any nerves before getting […]
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Karl Morris, founder of The Mind Factor, sits down with Coach Will Robins to clarify how to change your coaching so it aligns with the context and environment of the game so your players get better. Karl’s focus on integrating the mind and game technique has helped many Tour Players and Juniors over the years […]
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Welcome back to the second part of our interview with DECADE Founder, Scott Fawcett. Coach Will Robins and Scott discuss to stop trying so hard to make putts and instead start by focusing on “not sucking” will lead to getting the results you or your player deserves. The numbers-based strategy and system of DECADE comes […]
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Scott Fawcett, founder of DECADE golf, shares how his experience and a sequence of events led to working with Will Zalatoris and the creation of a renowned course management system DECADE. In three months, Zalatoris went from ranking 3300 in Junior Golf to 3rd in World Amateurs. Fawcett shares the best advice he gave Will on […]
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Our second episode with Coach VJ Trolio, is full of candid conversations about his personal experience of knowing what to say as a parent and a coach, the major shift he needed with his teaching. He shares how he got stuck in his own trap and the invaluable help from Coach Will Robins to reevaluate […]
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Author, Coach and golf parent, VJ Trolio, discusses with Coach Will Robins how he balances coaching and parenting. Both of his sons are on the path to the elite level; with Cohen recently playing in the USGA final. VJ also explains his coaching philosophy, the importance of sequence, timing and force and the difference in […]
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We’re back with Warren Bottke, for further insight on how to develop juniors into elite golfers. He shares incredible stories from coaching Brooks Koepka, how he became a coach and the amazing experiences he’s had due to golf and coaching players of all levels. His own journey has shaped the way he helps players and […]
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We’re bringing you two episodes with star coach, Warren Bottke, to talk about developing juniors into elite golfers. Warren has been coaching for 48 years, his accolades and successful players, i.e. four time major champion, Brooks Koepka, speak to his expertise. In this first episode, Warren shares his strategies that result in improvement and longevity […]
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Will Robins sits down with Walter Chun, the Head Coach of Men’s Golf at Cal. Walter first joined the Bears as a player in 1997, being a two-time team captain who competed three times at the NCAA West Regional, once at the NCAA championship and qualified for the U.S. Amateur Championships in 1999 and 2002. […]
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We jump right into the second part of our interview with Chris Mayson. We hear his key points of focus and the exercises he uses right before a tournament. Plus, he explains his perfect lesson, what he’s learned on tour and three things that ever listener should do in practice. If you missed the first […]
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Chris Mayson, Coach of K.H. Lee PGA Tour Winner, shares how to develop elite players with us. We hear how he went from setting a goal to making it happen. He speaks candidly on his process, how he keeps growing, what he looks for in players that he coaches now. This is loaded with information […]
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Welcome back to the second part of our conversation with Top 50 instructor, Tony Ruggiero. We talk in greater detail on the value of always learning and having a team of different perspectives will make you a better coach. Tony also shares the greatest lessons that shaped his coaching journey. Each offers insightful perspective for […]
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Will Robins has Top 50 Instructor, Tony Ruggiero, share the three main keys to his success. Tony shares the incredible obstacles he’s gone through, the greatest lessons he’s learned and what you really need to be focusing on with building a successful business. He had so much great information to share we’ve made two episodes. […]
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Dave Phillips is one of the most sought after golf instructors in the country, he’s rated one of the Top 100 Teachers in the country by Golf Magazine and Top 50 by Golf Digest. He’s a Class A and faculty member of the PGA of America, a Co-Founder of TPI, Titleist Performance Institute and works […]
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Vision54 Founders, Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson, join us this week. Together they’re internationally recognized, two of the highest ranked female instructors in America, and are regularly featured among Golf Digest’s Top 50 Greatest Teachers. Their golf school has received “Best Golf School in America” on multiple occasions, and their coaching has gleaned well over […]
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This week we talk with Martin Chuck – he’s a top 50 instructor, and has created one of the most successful tools and academies out there. Martin gives us a deep look at his experience from starting out to what his weeks look like now. He explains the mentality it took to get there, and […]
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Will Robins sits down with Michael Breed. He shares how he’s built his career, the lessons that have transformed his perspectives, and the mental hurdles that he’s had to continually outwork. Listen in to their insightful discussion on what makes the most successful coaches and business people, getting clear on what type of golf instructor […]
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Join coaches from all over the world as we discuss what they’re doing and how they’re helping students even when they can’t teach in person. In this time of insanity that we understand the importance of staying calm. To have a clear vision and be leaders to our players. We need to learn from the […]
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Join Coach Will Robins on a live call with golf coaches from all over the world as they talk about how they’re dealing with the COVID-19 situation. In this time of insanity that we understand the importance of staying calm. To have a clear vision and be leaders to our players. We need to learn […]
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Will Robins talks about what they’ve learned so far about what to do during COVID-19 pandemic as golf instructors. Listen in and reach out if you have questions. In this time of insanity that we understand the importance of staying calm. To have a clear vision and be leaders to our players. We need to […]
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In this time of insanity that we understand the importance of staying calm. To have a clear vision and be leaders to our players. We need to learn from the past and hear from the successes of others during time of crisis. Have questions and want some guidance during this time? Coach Will Robins has […]
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For many Head Golf Professionals, it’s all too easy to be stuck in the office. Their time is pulled in so many different directions that they don’t have time to teach and increase their revenue. Today we talk about how to balance the demands of a head professional and growing a thriving coaching business. Looking […]
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When you walk into the teaching studio at Old Waverly Golf Club in Westpoint, Mississippi, you’ll notice a large chalkboard with the words “What you do is not who you are and, who you are is not what you do.” Today’s podcast guest, VJ Trolio shares honest open conversations about being an instructor and what […]
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In this episode of Golf in the Life, Will Robins sits down with Riley Andrews to discuss his journey from struggling on mini tours, to running one of the most successful junior academies in the country. If you’re a golf instructor looking to build a thriving, profitable junior program you need to listen into what […]
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Join host Will Robins as he talks with his head coach at their Sacramento facility, Jared Butts about the biggest mistakes Will has made in his own business. Jared joined the WR Golf organization about 8 years ago, helping Will grow the junior program to 150+ kids on a weekly basis. Will and Jared talk […]
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You’re giving great golf lessons however students keep coming back with the same issues and not shooting lower scores. What do you do? Sara had hit the burn out point and was tired of standing on the range for 50+ hours a week. She wanted to find the enjoyment in what she was doing again. […]
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Today we tell the story of Dave DePula as he’s created a thriving coaching business getting real results for players transitioning from his previous career as a real estate broker with a 7 handicap. Looking for a new facility? Dave tells the story of how he went from crowded driving range with 15 other instructors […]
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Jay was a sign maker by trade and started teaching golf as a retirement plan. He started at a club with little instruction and built his business from scratch… don’t miss this. Jay had experience as coach (not specifically in golf) and approached his students differently. His first group of students came from his club’s […]
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Colby had built a successful junior coaching business filling his schedule from 3:00 – 7:00 on most week days however he wanted to start some adult coaching during the days when he had free time. Listen and subscribe to the podcast in Apple Podcasts here He at first built a few packages of lessons and […]
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Brian King had built a successful instruction business that consisted of half hour private lessons day after day for 20+ years. He found himself exhausted and burnt out, needing a change for his business and personal lifestyle. Listen and subscribe to the podcast in Apple Podcasts here Brian remembers one Friday morning packed with […]
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What does a student remember from two years of coaching?!? We get a unique perspective in this conversation by talking with a student and his coach (Peter Arnott) about what they’ve done over the past 2 years to go from 100 to 72. Listen and subscribe to the podcast in Apple Podcasts here You might […]
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If you want an honest conversation about the business of golf instruction and how everything get’s busy, it’s hard to change, and the realities of what it’s actually like… This is for you. We start by talking with Peter Arnott (golf coach in Edinburgh, Scotland) and what he was trying to do in his business. […]
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In this conversation we look behind the scenes at a group of golf instructors online business, Athletic Motion Golf. Shaun Webb and Mike Granato share what they’re working on, why, and we talk about the realities of starting a side project. I hear from a large percentage of golf instructors that they want to do […]
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Chris looked at the jr golf world and saw a problem. He was teaching a lot of kids every week and helping them get better, but there weren’t enough good tournaments for his students. So… He started his own tour. Even though their first tournament was a struggle (some people might call it a failure) […]
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Over the past couple of years Andrew Rice has hosted a number of coach camps, bringing together some awesome presenters and a group of coaches who are looking to learn and grow. I wanted to learn about HIS biggest takeaways from all these events, so that’s what our conversation focuses on. #1 – An Exit […]
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How do you start working less and get smarter with your time and work / life balance? That’s what we’re diving into with this latest case study. At a private club and struggling with growing your business? We dive into some of the thoughts around that and the mindset to take in this situation. As […]
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Today we have a case study of how a former club fitter/builder transitioned to running a massive junior coaching program just in the past couple years. We’ll talk about how he went from 5, 20, 100+ juniors in his program. Nobody at Phil’s course wanted to build out the junior program because they thought there […]
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From playing on the PGA Tour, being the low club pro in last years Senior PGA Championship, and running a highly successful coaching business. How do you create and structure a business that allows for such freedom? In today’s case study we uncover that story with Will Robins and Jim Estes. Jim made a big […]
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As we kick off a new series of episodes we have a conversation about trends we’ve seen from this past year in the golf instruction industry. Coach Will Robins and host Cordie Walker share what they’ve seen as they work with instructors from all over the world. We’re not going to give away the trends […]
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Sometimes it feels like time can just fly by and we’re not really sure what happened or what progress was made. Will Robins and I sat down to talk about some of our favorite mindsets and habits to get more out of a day / week / year. Will’s first suggestion – The Ivy Lee […]
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It’s the new year and many find it as a time to make plans for next year… But is the mindset you take into those decisions setting you up for success or failure? That’s what we’re talking about today with Dr Bhrett McCabe. We talk about the importance of changing your mindset and what you […]
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In this episode we’re talking about effective learning and what our guest, Christopher Smith has learned as a long time coach and Guinness World Record Holder in Speedgolf (a round of 65 played in 44 minutes with just six clubs at the Chicago Speedgolf Open in 2005). As a golf instructor and coach helping your […]
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This conversation ranges from working on best practices for working on a side project to creating better learning environments for students based on data. Definitely a conversation to grow from with 2015 Australian Teacher of the Year, Stuart Leong. Stuart shares the origin story of Shots to Hole and how it went from a project […]
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How do you start a group coaching program in a resort town / golf course? It’s a question I’ve heard from tons of coaches trying to figure out how to get group coaching program going. Maybe you’ve had some of these excuses My season is to short. I don’t have any guests that would want […]
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Stuart Morgan is the director of instruction at the International Junior Golf Academy (IJGA) in Hilton Head, South Carolina. IJGA is a full time golf academy where students live and go to school at, drawing players from all over the world. Stuart has the unique perspective working with juniors in such a hands on and […]
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Today we’re telling the story of building a monthly coaching membership program from start to 45 members. It’s about getting away from private lessons and building programs that help students get better faster and are better for you businesses. Elena shares the process she went through to develop this program and then get 40+ members […]
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Every golf coach needs an introductory offer. Something that helps you get to know a student and a student get to know you while finding out what other programs might be a great fit for them. Derek recently moved to a new golf club and was looking for a way to introduce himself to members […]
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How do you guarantee results for your golfers? Coach Will Robins shares his top strategies to be the COACH and get students to lower scores (even if they’re not practicing on their own).
The most important goal as a coach is to teach golfers what the game of golf is. Most people think it’s about the golf swing, hitting it straight, hitting it far. The game is simple… it’s the lowest score. Explain to golfers what scoring is and what’s important to get them to lower scores.
Will talks about what it looks like to be a golf coach over a golf instructor and the implications for you and your students.
Here are some of the pages you see in the video.
Links / Resources: Robinsgx.com (grab the free videos and resources he has available)
Listen to Will’s story
RGX provides golf teaching professionals with all of the tools and expert consulting they need to start and grow a golf coaching program that can double their revenue while getting better results for their players.
The tools and consulting services are coupled with a specialized software that allows teaching professionals to manage dozens or hundreds of players with ease and get paid faster. Learn more here
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Coach Will Robins is back to help you make some realistic plans for your coaching programs in 2017 and shares his 3 keys to launching your successful coaching program.
Create a vision Most coaches think of the customer first and come up with all the reasons that a new coaching program WON’T work instead of looking at what will drive you as a coach.
COACHES QUESTION: What would drive you to be passionate to come to work every day?
COACHES QUESTION: What do you not like doing? (write down 10 things you don’t want to do and then write down the 10 you do)
“Bring your passion to the forefront” Instead of dreading your day craft a business, work, and students that you actually enjoy working with.
Sell it before you build it The minute you have your vision and passion, share your passion with your players and start to get feedback on what they’re interested in. The key here is to communicate don’t sell.
The biggest sales tool you have in your marketing arsenal is the INVITATION. By building relationships with students you have an opportunity to invite them into programs and opportunites that are the BEST fit for them.
Focus on getting results whatever the cost How do you balance technique and getting people on the course? We talk about the difference between being a coach and a teacher.
Find who you are and stand up for what you believe.
Links / Resources: Robinsgx.com (grab the free videos and resources he has available)
Listen to Will’s story
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Over on the Golf Science Lab we’ve just released our first “powered by” podcast. It’s called GAME LIKE TRAINING RADIO and coach Matthew Cooke and I are dedicating an entire show to discussing effective learning and practice environments
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Because the topic of learning is so under explored, Matt and Cordie are going to explore more effective and efficient training environments, have conversations with experts in the field, and also dive into research papers on different topics related to golf training.
For this second episode of Game Like Training Radio – Our guest today is Trevor Ragan from TrainUgly.com. Trevor explains his “jungle tiger” analogy and walks us through his four-step framework to achieve amazing results in your game.
Trevor explains that Train Ugly is the marriage of the mental component, or growth mindset, and motor science learning. He emphasizes that a motor learning science practice can get ugly – it’s harder, more chaotic and more random. When you’re in that zone, you make more mistakes.
That’s why coupling that science with growth mindset research produces the best results; the mental approach to learning helps you see the value of mistakes and struggle and how that helps you to grow more.
SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW IN ITUNES About Trevor Ragan and Train Ugly Trevor Ragan has dedicated himself to researching how learning best occurs. However, he has noticed that there is a large gap between the best practices found in the research and common coaching methods.
Train Ugly is based on motor learning and performance science research, and focuses on how to foster an environment that promotes personal growth and improvement. Trevor’s mindset approach has been used both in the sports world (e.g. the USA Women’s Volleyball Team, the Miami Heat) and the corporate world (e.g. Starbucks).
Matthew Cooke Originally from the United Kingdom, Matthew developed his knowledge through extensive study in sports and exercise performance, sports and exercise science, and the PGA (Professional Golfers Association) of Great Britain. Whilst in the U.K. Matthew Co-founded ‘Leap Golf UK’, with Iain Highfield, where he worked with Ladies European Tour, Euro-pro and mini tour professionals.
Since joining the United States, Matthew founded ‘Game Like Training Golf Academy’. The Academy runs full scale coaching programs for all level golfers, and educational programs for coaches looking to expand their knowledge on scientific learning principles. Clients spread from all over the Unites States, Europe, South Africa, and Australia.
Matthew is currently involved with research studies in expertise and expert performance with Dr K Anders Ericsson, and Len Hill PhD, and is collaborating with professors in motor learning, cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and professionals at the United States Olympic Association.
Matthew has written 4 workbooks that have helped hundreds of golf coaches, and players, in over 13 countries, practice, and train more efficiently. The workbooks give an insight, and practical examples, to the key characteristics of creating an environment that fosters learning.
In 2016, Matthew was elected to be part of a book project, called “The Taxonomy Of Educational Objectives For High Performance Golf” with Dr. Fran Pirozzolo, Dr. Robert Bjork, Iain, Highfield, Sean Foley, Chris Como, Jonathan Dismuke, Pat Goss, Bernhard Langer, Dr. Rob Neal, Russ Paine, Trillium Rose, Grant Waite, Joey Wuertenberger, and Kevin Smeltz.
Collaborating with the worlds best golf coaches, and academic professors, Matthew aims to educate, grow, and give back to the golf community.
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Learn from PGA tour sports performance psychologist, Dr Greg Cartin as he shares how to inspire self-compassion from your students and improve performance.
In this conversation Dr Greg we talk about why and how to help students have more self-compassion. He gives practical ideas that any coach can use to help explain these ideas to students.
Every coach and teacher needs to have some understanding of how to help students with the mental game. Whether it’s helping learn more effectively or perform at their best. Highly recommend listening into this episode and writing down a couple of ideas you can use with your students.
QUOTES WORTH REVIEWING
What we resist persists
If you can sit quietly after difficult news;
if in financial downturns you remain perfectly calm;
if you can see your neighbors travel to fantastic places without a twinge of jealousy;
if you can happily eat whatever is put on your plate;
if you can fall asleep after a day of running around without a drink or a pill;
if you can always find contentment just where you are:
you are probably a dog.
– Jack Kornfield
If you have a student that you think could use some help make sure to reach out to Dr Greg and see if it’s a good fit > mindfulmindset.com
About Dr Greg Dr. Cartin has an extensive background in both youth development through sport as well sport psychology consultation. After completing his Masters in Counseling Psychology from Boston University, Dr. Cartin spent 5 years as a counselor to high school athletes at Somerville High School in Somerville, MA. It his here where he developed his passion for helping athletes not only improve in their specific performance realm, but to also navigate through the sometimes difficult adolescent years.
Along with his position at Somerville High School, Dr. Cartin did some coaching as well as consulting with local youth development through sport programs. His doctoral dissertation involved an in-school physical education intervention at Boston English High School.
Upon completing his doctoral work, Dr. Cartin started GC3 Performance Consulting where he is able to continue to provide sport psychology consulting services to athletes of all levels and ages as well as continue to provide support to local youth programs. Contact him to today to schedule a free consultation and take the first step in reaching your full potential.
Learn more about him at mindfulmindset.com
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This is our second story in our two part series (listen to part 1 here) documenting case studies of Golf in the Life of members setting a month long goal and then taking the actions they need to
Today’s guest Peter Egazarian set a goal to fill up some of his group coaching programs at the new golf course he just moved to in only 30 days. We’re going to hear how he used on course assessments as a critical tool in his sales process and what he did to get people into those on course assessments.
If you relate to any of these situations definitely listen in:
- You’re at a new golf course.
- You’re trying to fill a group coaching program.
- You’re walking the line and talking with golfers but not converting many into your programs.
- You’re not sure how to explain what group coaching is to potential students.
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