GOLF IN THE LIFE OF - education for golf instructors

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 from Scott's three math degrees, playing professional golf, and playing poker for a living. We dive into the success he's seen by combining DECADE with psychology. Scott shares countless examples as well as advice on how to conserve mental energy, and keeping juniors from getting discouraged ...
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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 their first tour together, the significance of systemizing decision making for Junior Golfers, how economics, finance, logic, playing poker and Mark Brodie's insights of shot game statistics have shaped his success. He also shares the three fundamentals mistakes that you shouldn't let your players make. This episode is rich with insight and strategy for developing juniors and improving course management. Come back for the second part next week! ...
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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 and refocus ...
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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 practice structures for his high school, college and professional players. He offers some key insights for coaches in developing juniors. If you liked this episode, make sure to come back next week for part two, and enter to win a free copy of VJ Trolio's book below! ...
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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 parents navigate the many options of a successful golf career. He gives insight to the keys to longevity for juniors and coaches, the value of being a part of the PGM program and three keys to being a great coach ...
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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 from 10 years old to getting them ready for Division 1. This episode is jam-packed with key advice for setting expectations, having positive parent/student relationships and the three levels of bringing a player to their greatest potential. Come back next week for part two! ...
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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. Since then, he ascended through the ranks of the Cal Golf Program over 19 seasons; eventually taking the reins as head coach in 2016. Walter provides immense insight on the highly competitive standards of qualifying for a Division 1 school. He shares three characteristics he consistently looks for beyond their scores and tournament rankings and what key attributes he sees within the most successful players ...
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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 part to this interview, Chris is coming straight off of K.H. Lee's, PGA Tour Win. Chris is candid and transparent of his process, struggles and and what he's working towards - an amazing, insightful interview! ...
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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 for coaches at every stage in their career - if there's one thing you do for your growth today, listen to this interview! ...
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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 every coach! ...
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