Golf Instructor Interviews.

VJ Trolio: Developing Juniors for Success

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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Warren Bottke: Coaching Juniors into Elite Players (part 2)

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.

Warren Bottke: Coaching Juniors into Elite Golfers

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!

Walter Chun: What it takes to become a Division I golfer

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.

Chris Mayson: Developing Elite Players – Part 2

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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