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Practice Thinkers PodcastFirst Experiences - Neil PlimmerFirst Experiences - with Neil Plimmer In this Podcast Neil Plimmer, Founder, Owner and Coach at JOLFgolf, and I discuss first experiences and introductions to golf and the application to young people. Topic Covered: Children being in control of their own experience Setting expectations for the environment Understanding the importance of Play You can find Neil on X at https://twitter.com/NeilPlimmer and visit his website at https://jolf.golf/ NEW BOOK RELEASE Buy our new book The Tiger Practice Guide...
2023-10-141h 11
2022-04-2904 min
The JOLF ManPlaying golf with little Plim (9:26mins)Fascinating experience playing alongside my son and another father and son yesterday. Got me thinking about my role as the adult, as a coach and as a parent!
2022-04-1209 min
The Talent Equation Podcast"I know they are engaged if they are 'tongue out and tiger eyes' - a conversation with Neil PlimmerNeil Plimmer is a golf coach and the co founder of 'JOLF', a golf coaching organisation dedicated to providing brilliant experiences for children. In the past year JOLF has been enjoyed by more than 12,000 children in schools, community settings and and at golf clubs around the country. The concept and what they offer continues to change as they learn and grow.Neil has been invited to speak across the world to about JOLF and share his knowledge and experiences. He is happiest with a group of 30 children in a school delivering sessions and coming up with different experiences...
2022-04-071h 14
The JOLF ManGoSketch - A review (7:26mins)Our final session of our GoSketch project. It didn’t all go as planned but that didn’t stop us, the students and the adults having an amazing experience
2022-04-0407 min
The JOLF ManLunchtime Ramble - Set expectations NOT rules (3:30mins)A lunchtime ramble, half way through one of our whole school play days. Watching the children this morning and taking to the teachers got me thinking about setting the “expectations” of behaviour rather than the “rules” of behaviour
2022-03-2903 min
The JOLF ManThe “Rules” of Let Them… (6:08mins)In response to the first podcast of 2022 where I discussed in detail “Let them…” Here are a few thoughts on the rules that allows children to play independently.
2022-03-2106 min
The JOLF ManThe first pod of 2022!!! Let them… (11:44mins)Following on from a post on social media last week that had a terrific response I thought i would expand on what I had written
2022-03-1611 min
The JOLF Man5 years ago Brighton Junior Golf was born (8:10mins)Timehop brought up another memory today as 5 years ago we left Cuckfield Golf Centre to set up Brighton Junior Golf. A huge learning curve on our JOLF journey
2021-11-2908 min
The JOLF ManWhen a plan goes “WRONG”!?!?! (7:53mins)A rambling review and reflection on an experience from last week that afterwards felt like it went wrong, but did it???
2021-11-2307 min
The JOLF ManRight 🤚 Left ✋ chipping (7:38mins)Fascinating to see children figure out the problem when faced with a task that involves a left handed chipper. So much to learn from this for all of us involved in the experience
2021-11-1607 min
The JOLF ManChat with Aaron Lansberry (44:53mins)Lovely to catch up again with Aaron and discuss independent play. This follows an initial chat we had last week about how we provide opportunities for children and their families to play on the course independently
2021-11-1244 min
The JOLF ManKeeping Score - The layered learning of scoring for children (5:01mins)A fascinating experience watching a group of 6/7 year olds keep score during their JOLF PE session
2021-11-0805 min
The JOLF ManSpace & Time, what I learnt from soft play (6:21mins)I love Timehop and the memories that pop up. This one came up last week and reminded me of a golf experience that we delivered for young children at a soft play centre. It got me thinking then and that experience totally changed the way I think about the space and time of a child’s play experience.
2021-11-0406 min
The JOLF ManSussex Coaches Network - a ramble and review (9:59mins)The first face to face meeting of the Sussex Coaches Network for a LONG time. So good to see everyone. A few thoughts from our catch up
2021-11-0209 min
The JOLF ManChat with Travis Howser on his Raising Golfers podcastListen in to a chat I had with Travis Howser that he recorded for his excellent “Raising Golfers” podcast. The plan was to talk about our review and reflections of the 2021 golf season but we went off in LOTS of DIFFERENT directions as we normally do!!!
2021-10-251h 01
The JOLF Man“What about JOLF?” (5:32mins)A question I have been asked a number of times over the last few weeks…
2021-10-1905 min
The JOLF ManFUN?!?!? 🤩 (6:42mins)My thoughts on FUN have changed dramatically over the last 10 years…
2021-10-1506 min
The JOLF ManAn “Each Child - Every Time” approach, that has developed! (4:33mins)A bit of ramble considering my learnings over 10 years of JOLF. This time around the mission of providing a “Fun, engaging & appropriate experience to each child, every time” and how that has developed over time.
2021-10-1204 min
The JOLF ManLearning from others - THANK YOU 🙏 (7:30mins)As I ponder what I have learnt over the last 10 years of JOLF I instantly think of all the different people that I have crossed paths with and shared journeys.
2021-10-0807 min
The JOLF ManYou’ve spelt GOLF wrong 😑 (3:20mims)Through October I will be sharing what we have learnt over 10 years of JOLF. This had to come first as it is thing we are so often asked/told!
2021-10-0603 min
The JOLF ManJOLF is 10 years old (14:59mins)A look back on our journey from when we started in 2011 to where we are today
2021-09-3014 min
The Developer TribeS03E10 - Neil Plimmer - The Developer TribeThis time out we talk to Neil Plimmer, a brilliant coach of junior golfers. His company recently celebrated their 10 year anniversary and you can hear in this episode how that journey, and his coaching has evolved.
We talk about being spark creators and a coaching philosophy that places the process of falling in love with the game in the hands of the players.
Once you've had a listen, come on over to the Tribe at http://thedevelopertribe.mn.co to continue the conversation with coaches and educators!
#welcometothetribe #coachdevelopment
2021-09-1650 min
The JOLF ManLunchtime Ramble - Schools Out, a few thoughts to review our term (7:48mins)Looking back on what the children have told us on our Pupil Voice forms
2021-07-2207 min
The JOLF ManBefore school ramble - be the calm (5:30mins)A few thoughts on some experiences over the last week around sessions where children were calm as they played
2021-07-1307 min
The JOLF ManLunchtime Ramble - “I love to watch you play” (4:51mins)A statement that gets me thinking “I love to watch you play”
2021-06-3004 min
The JOLF ManLunchtime Ramble - the balance of behaviour & “how to” (3:34mins)Just a though that occurred to me as I discussed with a teacher why the children were so engaged during one of our sessions in schools
2021-06-2803 min
The JOLF ManLunchtime Ramble - Connection (5:49mins)Fascinating experience on Monday and Today - got me thinking 🤔
2021-06-2305 min
The JOLF ManLunchtime Ramble - No child has ever asked how to hold it?!?A chat with a teacher got me thinking!!!
2021-06-1703 min
The JOLF ManLunchtime Ramble - Expectations (4:20mins)Just a thought around what expectations adults have of children.
2021-06-1504 min
The JOLF ManLunchtime Ramble - Children are BRILLIANT (6:30mins)A fascinating experience yesterday where I had a boy assist and help me during my sessions at a school during a whole school play day. He was AWESOME 🤩 and got me thinking about how we have to provide children with opportunities to be brilliant and surprise us
2021-06-1204 min
The JOLF ManLunchtime Ramble - better late than never 😉 (6:32mins)Children are built to move and each child is on their own unique development journey. Yesterday I saw children from nursery to year 6 and it got me thinking 🤔
2021-06-1106 min
The JOLF ManLunchtime Ramble - innocent intentions (3mins55secs)Are we robbing children of THAT moment? The moment where they can feel “I DID IT”
2021-06-0903 min
The JOLF ManLunchtime Ramble - Long Grass!!! 8th June 2021 (5min48secs)Back on the podcast thing ;) each day during our whole school play days I will record a ramble. Today, interesting to observe the children find solutions to the problem of long and thick grass in the school field!!!
2021-06-0805 min
The JOLF ManChat with Andrew Simmonds (31:21mins)This chat with Andrew gives a fascinating insight into not only his journey as a golf coach but also the journey of a golfer. We talk about the dots that need to be connected in hold clubs to allow more people to access golf and play.
2021-03-2431 min
The JOLF ManRamble - Joining the dots (3:53mins)Joining the dots is a term I have heard and used often and up until yesterday I am not certain that it meant anything to me!
2021-03-2303 min
The JOLF ManChat with Chris Walthew (39:12mins)This is a fascinating chat with Chris who owns 2 climbing centres and provides a fascinating insight into the customer journey and experience of children and families who attend his centres. We also dive deeper into the role of the adult in the child's first experience. www.clipclimbcambridge.co.uk www.climbquest.co.uk
2021-03-2239 min
The JOLF ManChat with Thomas Devine & Phil Akers (44:24mins)Fascinating to catch up and chat with “The Junior Golf Guys” Tom and Phil. We could have chatted for hours so I suspect this will be a part 1 of many!
2021-03-1944 min
The JOLF ManRamble - The book of your life (3:47mins)Maybe the best book we can ever read is the one we write ourself, a short ramble about journaling
2021-03-1803 min
The JOLF ManChat with Megan Cundari (32:04mins)A great catch up and chat with Megan who I met through her father, Glenn, who has set up a group on Facebook - Coach+ Coffee Club. We chatted a few weeks ago and I loved her perspective on sport and wanted to record her thoughts on her own experiences and how she would then go about providing positive experiences for children in her choose activity of volleyball. Some real gold in this chat 😊👍
2021-03-1732 min
The JOLF ManRamble - The Good Old Days (8:12mins)I have been thinking a lot lately of what the spark was for me when I started playing golf and how that differs to what is offered to children today. What can we learn and keep from “The good Old days”?
2021-03-1608 min
The JOLF ManChat with Aaron Holtom (32:10 mins)Aaron was keen to come on and have a rant 😉 so here it is. We had a great chat exploring his experiences in sport as a child and how so often he was coached out of them. And how that is driving his approach to coaching and providing experience that children will love and want to continue doing forever! Check out Aaron’s website https://golf-not-golf-swing.com
2021-03-1530 min
The JOLF ManChat with Ben Knight (47:20 mins)Another person that I chat a LOT with! So it was great to get something recorded. Ben shares with us a reflective story of his journey with a young person who he has coached from when he was a 4/5 year old getting started to where he is now as an 18 year old player. Fascinating to listen in to what they did together and the moments/memories collected along the way.
2021-03-1347 min
The JOLF ManRamble - Just have a go (4:35mins)Back after a short break and just a ramble around children having opportunities to have a go at lots of activities and developing the skill of “haveagoness” If there is such a thing?!?!
2021-03-1204 min
The JOLF ManFebruary Moments, Nuggets, Balls & BarsA review of February and also time to reflect on 51 days straight of podcasts!!!
2021-02-2824 min
The JOLF ManChat with Oliver Morton (33:21 mins)Fascinating to listen to Oli’s journey as a coach and also discuss thoughts and attitudes towards children developing into good people (and possibly players?!?) We discussed a lot about offering and supporting children’s choices knowing that as they play the game of golf more and develop those choices may naturally become more limited. Loads, as ever, of golden moments in this chat.
2021-02-2733 min
The JOLF Man“The Little Boy” a story by Helen BuckleyThis story grabbed my attention so I thought I would share it - Enjoy 😊
2021-02-2606 min
The JOLF ManChat with Aaron Lansberry (21:44 mins)Aaron runs a very busy junior academy so it was great to catch up and chat about what experiences he offers to children and families. Some great insight here for coaches and parents around positive 1st experiences
2021-02-2521 min
The JOLF ManA ramble - The Benefits of Golf for Children (5:09 mins)As we look to golf opening up on March 29th I just wanted to get down some thoughts on why children should play golf.
2021-02-2405 min
The JOLF ManChat with Karl Luckhurst (23:51 mins)Loved to get Karl’s perspective on children’s sport and experiences from a teachers viewpoint. So many things in here for coaches to appreciate from a teachers view, experience and expertise. And also for parents!
2021-02-2323 min
The JOLF ManA Ramble - Junior Golf Club Membership & the life cycle of a junior golfer (6:59 mins)The life cycle of a junior golfer. Should junior golf membership be free? What are the barriers to children becoming members of a golf club? Are children starting playing golf too soon early and then giving up early? Is there an imbalance or playing on the golf corse and coaching?
2021-02-2206 min
The JOLF ManChat with Jonathan Wright (26:33 mins)I just love catching up with Jonathan and enjoy his viewpoint on coaching. So many lovely moments to consider in this chat. We finished with the thought that coaching is a human to human endeavour that makes it unique every time. This is the beauty and the challenge of coaching that we love ❤️
2021-02-2126 min
The JOLF ManTongue Out 😛 & Tiger Eyes 👀When children are in that state where they are so focussed/engaged and a bomb could go off around them and they wouldn’t notice!!! I often see (and describe it as) tongues out and having tiger eyes! Totally absorbed! What would we, the adults, do when we notice this?
2021-02-2003 min
The JOLF ManChat with Chris Day (27:36 mins)Loved this catch up and chat with Chris who has a massive amount of experience in football with many different roles, scenarios and players. We talk about his philosophy and the experiences of coaches, players and parents. As ever, so many golden moments collected!
2021-02-1927 min
The JOLF ManAge/Stage/Environment/Experiences of Play & DevelopmentGetting some thoughts out of my head and putting a mark in the sand around the definitions and framework of play and development. Would be fascinated to get feedback and thoughts on this
2021-02-1807 min
The JOLF ManChat with Greg Dryer (41:18 mins)Greg is my go to guy around PE, physical activity, children’s sport and movement. I just love our catch ups and chats and this one has so many golden moments that I will revisit again and again. A great listen for all coaches, teachers and parents. A definite “meaningful” experience 👍
2021-02-1741 min
The JOLF ManRamblings about the many hats a coach wears 🧢 👒 🎩Ahead of a “Clubhouse” chat about “A coaches role and responsibility in games based coaching” it got me thinking about the many hats that coaches wear!
2021-02-1607 min
The JOLF ManChat with Richard Franklin (42:07 mins)So good to connect and chat with Richard from Discover Golf. A definite disrupter who is looking to “move the needle” of junior golf experiences. Do not always understand what he says (or look at things the same way) but always interested, intrigued and love the space he is coming from! LOTS of nuggets came out of this chat!
2021-02-1542 min
The JOLF ManValentines Day Ramble ❤️The day of love ❤️ got me thinking about what we can do to allow children to have meaningful experiences to fall in love with golf. Maybe so much more than golf???
2021-02-1403 min
The JOLF ManChat with Rob Chruszcz (31:46 mins)Loved this deep dive with Rob into his “why”, mission statement and exploring what success is for him as a coach and the children that attend his program. Love the depth he is exploring around his coaching values and principles to create a lasting positive impact on the children he shares time with. Just fascinating 😊
2021-02-1330 min
The JOLF ManA real ramble!!! KISS, over, under, all, some...Something that has been bouncing around in my mind for a little while, wanted to get it out and see where it landed! The question that sparked my thinking - has sport and coaching become over complicated? Have we (coaches/organisations) added layers of complication that to something that should be simple? Have we over complicated things, to create a problem, then offered solutions to the problems we have created?
2021-02-1230 min
The JOLF ManChat with Paul Brackley (26:53 mins)Paul is Disability Manager at Albion in the Community (Brighton & Hove Albion FC) and we LOVE to chat 😉 We discuss his many different roles and coaching experiences and how this has impacted on his views of 1st experiences for EVERYONE. So many golden nuggets surfacing in this chat 👍
2021-02-1126 min
The JOLF Man“Parent Education” (6:42 mins)Do parents NEED educating? Who says? Who decided this? Where did it start? Why did it start? Just getting a few thoughts out...
2021-02-1006 min
The JOLF ManChat with Wayne Lawrence (26:25 mins)Wayne is a parent of 13 year old Lewy who has been involved with JOLF since he first experienced golf aged 5. He provides amazing insight into his, Lewy’s and my journey as a coach over the years. Loads in there for everyone to reflect and learn from, I know I have!!!
2021-02-0926 min
The JOLF ManChat with Karl Luckhurst - a teachers perspective of a JOLF Whole School Play Day (15:48 mins)So grateful to Karl Luckhurst from Blackthorns Primary Community Academy, Hayward’s Heath who shares his perspective as a Y5 class teacher and PE Lead on our whole school play day. A great listen for teachers who are looking to provide their pupils with a positive 1st experience of golf at their school. DISCLAIMER Karl does not work for JOLF and was not paid for this podcast 😉 he is just a very nice guy 👍
2021-02-0815 min
The JOLF ManChat with Peter Thomas (26:41 mins)Loved this chat with Peter from Happy Hockey. We chat a LOT, so it was good to get an intro and explanation to the philosophy and principles of Happy Hockey. And look at how a sport like hockey attracts and retains new players. Also exploring the foundations of a club and community that gives people more than a sporting experience.
2021-02-0726 min
The JOLF ManGolden moments, nuggets, balls & bars (7:33 mins)I am LOVING putting this podcast out each day (maybe even slightly obsessed!) Just wanted to get some thoughts out on one of the chats I have had this week. Turning moments into nuggets, nuggets into ball and balls into bars!!!
2021-02-0607 min
The JOLF ManChat with Peter Arnott (30:23 mins)So much “stuff” came up in this chat with Pete! (As is becoming a common theme of all the chats!!) An intro to his new project “Train like a Tiger” and what we can learn from how he was introduced to golf. Plenty of practical examples of how children and adults can play golf and take ownership of their learning and progression. So many golden moments in this chat that I know will add up to some NUGGETS!
2021-02-0530 min
The JOLF ManClubhouse - so what? What now? What next? (8:49 mins)So great to connect and engage with people through the app “Clubhouse” just wanted to reflect and review the chat that happened last night. Is it self indulgence? Is it developing self awareness? Either way I LOVE chatting junior golf and everything that goes with it! The obsession continues ;)
2021-02-0408 min
The JOLF ManChat with Holly Prescott (23:17 mins)Loved this chat with Holly from Mid Sussex Active. Enjoyed her perspective and insight into play, physical activity, physical education and sport in schools and especially for pre schoolers. Should we (adults) be less prescriptive to children of specific sports and be ultimately responsible for them loving and being physically active?
2021-02-0323 min
The JOLF ManA framework of play/development for children & young people (5:52 mins)A ramble to begin the discussion around a framework of play/development for children and young people that helps adults (coaches and parents) understand the experiences that we present to children/young people and our role end responsibilities within those experiences. To be discussed in further detail in a “Clubhouse” chat on Wednesday 3rd Feb 9pm-10pm
2021-02-0205 min
The JOLF ManChat with Kat Chaszczewski (25:22 mins)It was lovely to catch up and chat with Kat, we have known each other for a longer time. From when she first started her journey to become a PGA Professional, which is a fascinating story. We also discuss the environment and experience that is ideal for new golfers. Great for coaches to understanding and apply and awesome for new golfers to appreciate what to look for in a new club and coach.
2021-02-0125 min
The JOLF ManNuggets of Gold (20:05 mins)This is podcast 28 of 28 continuous days of The JOLF Man podcast. So I wanted to look back and review all of the months recordings and share a few of the “nuggets of gold” that have come out of the rambles and chats.
2021-01-3120 min
The JOLF ManChat with Ali O Boyle (24:20 mins)Loved this chat with Ali who is a director of South Coast Sports Coaching Ltd. It was great to get her views and thoughts on school/community PE, physical activity, play and sport. Particularly interested to discuss early years experiences for children. And some real “nuggets of gold” around being active and signposting children to sport’s.
2021-01-3024 min
The JOLF ManBeing Obsessed?!?! (4:21 mins)Following on from the Tiger Woods documentary it got me thinking about obsession and how it is involved in the 1st experiences of children and also in getting good at stuff. This quote got me thinking - “The artist must create a spark before they can make a fire and before art is born, the artist must be ready to be consumed by the fire of their own creation”
2021-01-2904 min
The JOLF ManChat with Alison Perkins (24:22 mins)Loved this catch up and chat with Alison. I am always interested to see the theme and content of her sessions when she posts on social media. The planning and preparation that goes into them is superb. I wanted to explore further how she goes about planning and organising these off course play experiences. As ever, some gold in this chat for parents and coaches.
2021-01-2824 min
The JOLF ManMy top 10 coaching mistakes/learning moments!Following on from a tweet from “Coach Conversation” Nick Levett and Jenny Coady who posted a YouTube video of their top 10 coaching mistakes. A really good 30 minute clip that got me thinking!! So had a ramble about it!
2021-01-2709 min
The JOLF ManChat with Matthew Orwin (23:42 mins)I have known Matt for years and have always trusted his opinion and judgement of the good industry. He has managed numerous golf clubs, he is Managing Partner of Promote Golf and a shareholder of JOLF and so gives a fascinating view point of golf. In this chat we discuss junior golf from a club managers perspective. Starting with the common phrase “juniors are the future of the game/club” Are they??? Some really interesting points are raised and discussed.
2021-01-2623 min
The JOLF ManJOLF Whole School Play Days explained by Neil & Nevil (13:26 mins)Neil & Nevil talk about JOLF’s whole school plays days that provide children in primary schools with a positive 1st experience of golf. This will give PE coordinators and teachers in primary schools a better understanding of what happens before, during and after these days
2021-01-2513 min
The JOLF ManChat with Travis Howser (22:57 mins)“What is the right age for children to start playing golf?” Great to chat with Travis (who runs the Raising Golfers podcast) and we dive into when children should start playing golf. A conclusion we came to was that children are born ready, so we (the adults) have to BE ready! Loved this chat, like I always do with Travis and so many interesting points were raised.
2021-01-2422 min
The JOLF ManChildren learn while having fun (5:56 mins)A “rambling ponder” 😂😉)around the idea and suggestion that children learn while having fun, do they?
2021-01-2305 min
The JOLF ManChat with Mark Day (27:32 mins)I have always respected Mark since we met at Birmingham Uni for our first experience of further education!!! I have always thought of him as a pondering, reflexive, questioning, critical, challenging thinker of a coach. And have always enjoyed it catch ups and chats. This one wasn’t what we planned to discuss but so much good stuff came up as we discussed playing pathways and opportunities that he has been part of in Hertfordshire
2021-01-2227 min
The JOLF ManHow to Introduce Children to Golf (5:59 mins)A question that consumes my thoughts and thinking A LOT 😉 There can never be a BEST way but I feel there are a number of things to be considered for all parents and coaches
2021-01-2105 min
The JOLF ManChat with Tom Hefford - Golf Cubs (17:35 mins)Tom introduces us to Golf Cubs and also his fantastic lockdown “Keepy Uppy” challenge. Which then leads to a fascinating discussion around learning new skills and developing trick shots as part of a children’s (and adults) golfing experience & journey.
2021-01-2017 min
The JOLF ManChat with Gavin Cousins (17:55 mins)Gavin, along with Gavin Clark, was one of the coaches that originally reached out and engaged with JOLF in 2012. I have enjoyed chatting on regular occasions ever since. This is a lovely chat that talks about Gavin’s ideas around introducing people to golf. He shares an absolute beauty of a saying to tell new players that I sill be using again and again!
2021-01-1917 min
The JOLF ManToo much coaching? Not enough PLAY?Just a few thoughts, and stories, around the fact that often children and families first experiences of golf are coaching and maybe they need to experience playing golf on a course first and then coaching could/should follow that???
2021-01-1806 min
The JOLF ManChat with Mike Stubbs (30:02 mins)A fascinating chat with Mike who is a rugby coach based in Sydney, Australia. We connected a number of years ago as part of a community of practice/mentoring program that has seen us remain connected. Have always loved our chats and interactions about coaching and this one was superb. A real deep dive into coaching and our respective journeys.
2021-01-1730 min
Happy HockeyEpisode 1 - with Neil Plimmer PGA Professional and Director of Jolf Limited, we talk about the topic "what is coaching?"In our first Podcast our guest is Neil Plimmer, PGA Golf Professional and now Director of Jolf Limited about "what is coaching?"In the "first half" we hear about Neil's journey from a young 14 year old golfer through being a PGA golf professional to now taking golf into primary schools in and around Sussex. Our "half time" covers our Happy Hockey social media handles available as happyhockey355 on Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook, email at happyhockey355@gmail.copmIn the "second half" we go on to discuss the wider question of what is coaching? We finish with our key take aways as...
2021-01-1659 min
The JOLF ManBeing S#€£ is OK (4:30 mins)Something that I have regularly considered and chatted over with children, parents, teachers and coaches. As ever just thought I would have a ramble, share it, listen back and then talk it over with others. Let me know know what you reckon...
2021-01-1604 min
The JOLF ManChat with Gavin ClarkGavin connected with us when we launched JOLF and was one of the original coaches to sign up and deliver JOLF. I have loved connecting with him over the years as we have talked about being a coach and coaching. We extend that in this chat and discuss many things including; having conversations with ourself, coaching our own children, coaching values & parenting values, empathy and being our authentic self.
2021-01-1523 min
The JOLF ManI am here to help, reach out and get in touchDay 10 of my podcast and I have LOVED putting it together. I have enjoyed the interactions and conversations that have come from it. So a short message for any coach who wants to chat coaching and all things golf (sure other stuff will come up also!!!)
2021-01-1403 min
The JOLF ManChat with Rob NewsonAn extremely wide ranging chat where Rob and I throw our thoughts out and see what happens!! Parenting, basketball, coaching, following ones passions, observing play, being an expert just a a few of the things we covered!!!
2021-01-1333 min
The JOLF ManFascinating watching “The Test” and what we might learn from the Australian cricket teamA few thoughts after watching “The Test” on Amazon Prime. An amazing insight into the journey of the Australian cricket team and I picked up on the coach, Justin Langer.
2021-01-1206 min
The JOLF ManSeth Godin got me thinking, again!Seth Godin’s blog 10th January 2021 “Natural Technique Doesn’t Exist” got me thinking about the definition of technique, when we need to really consider it to be important when children first start playing golf. A great blog to start a conversation in my head that I thought I would share!
2021-01-1105 min
The JOLF ManChat with Roy EllisWe all love to chat and Roy and I chat a LOT, so we thought we would record it! Roy has a fascinating story of how he became a golf coach that he shares as well as some thoughts on “being an expert”
2021-01-1025 min
The JOLF ManIt’s good to talkI am only on day 5 of this podcast but already it has gone above and beyond what I had expected to get from it! People listening and then getting in contact and then taking the time reach out, connect and chat. So valuable to our mental health and personal development
2021-01-0904 min
The JOLF ManChat with Nevil Perryman Best - The “Unseen” JOLF ManWe all love to chat and when I set up the podcast it seemed only right that the first person I would chat to would be Nevil, the other half of JOLF. Great to take time out from the business of JOLF that consumes most of our chats to talk about where we are, where we have come from and where we are going.
2021-01-0824 min
The JOLF Man“Throwing a Piece of Wood on the Fire”A response to a message I had this morning from Rob Newson, a basketball coach based in Hong Kong. Sending me his thoughts following yesterday’s episode around expertise
2021-01-0705 min
The JOLF ManWhat makes me an Expert?What makes me an expert and/or qualified to do what I do? A question I often ask of myself and when putting this podcast together! Who would want to listen to what I have got to say?!?! I was going to share my journey as a coach and JOLF (and will do this in an upcoming episode) but this question for me thinking, so perfect to share on the podcast!
2021-01-0609 minThe JOLF ManThe start of lockdown 3.0 and the start of The JOLF Man podcastA rambling intro to The JOLF Man podcast, more to follow each and every day
2021-01-0503 min