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.