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Raising Golfers PodcastFighting PerfectionismHave you seen your junior golfer regularly upset during or after a round of golf? They only have two options, perfect or failure when it comes to their own feedback? In this episode I am going to talk about some ideas I have to help in this area for all of us, juniors, parents and coaches.
2022-07-1111 minRaising Golfers PodcastKeeping it FreshWe want golf to continue to be exciting and fun for junior golfers. The more ideas and variability we can add to their practices, play and overall experience the longer we can keep them engaged in the game!
2022-07-0407 minRaising Golfers PodcastWords of EncouragementWhat we say has a big impact on children's development and for junior golf, it is the same! In this episode I am going to talk about some phrases I like to use when speaking to junior golfers to continue to encourage them along this fun journey.
2022-06-2713 minRaising Golfers PodcastTeach LightlyHow to educate and teach children is a delicate art and teaching them golf is the same. In this episode I talk about the importance of teaching lightly to children so that they stay interested, engaged, develop and stick with the game for a lifetime!
2022-06-2010 minRaising Golfers PodcastCreating Creative PeopleWonder what Legos and golf have in common? This episode is going to talking about taking the right steps to boost the creativity out of your junior golfer!
2022-06-1314 minRaising Golfers PodcastSummer is Here!It is that time of year to get your golf on this summer! We hope you have golf plans throughout the summer and make the best of your time out of school!
2022-06-0606 minRaising Golfers PodcastFundamentals of GolfIn this episode, Travis Howser talks about what the true fundamentals of golf really should be!
2022-05-3008 minRaising Golfers PodcastPreaching What’s ImportantResults, results, results. This is what the junior golfer wants, and arguably what us adults want as well. But is it the most important thing? At the time, it may seem that way, but lets remember, we want to be raising good people. In this episode I will discuss what I feel are some important areas we would be preaching to junior golfers.
2022-05-2307 minRaising Golfers PodcastBouncing BackIt is tough to watch your junior golfer struggle to bounce back mentally and emotionally after a poor hole or round of golf. In this episode I talk about a few ideas on how to help junior golfers better understand the importance of mistakes and failures and how to help them out.
2022-05-1611 minRaising Golfers PodcastThe Whole Family SHOULD be Golfing TogetherTravis Howser talks about the importance of playing golf as a whole family! I hope many listeners share the same goal as me, to be able to play golf with their children for the rest of their lives.
2022-05-0906 minRaising Golfers PodcastGet Out on the Golf Course!Golf is a sport that is meant to be played on the golf course, so it is time to get out and play more golf! In this episode I will speak about different ways to get your junior on the golf course and tactics to use to make it fun and beneficial for everyone!
2022-05-0211 minRaising Golfers PodcastA Perception BiasIt is important that we ask enough questions to our junior golfers to make sure we know when to step in and when to not. Our perception of things as adults from looking from the outside perspective can many times be much different than what the junior golfer feels. In this episode I will share a few examples of this in my personal life and also what I've seen out on the golf course.
2022-04-2506 minRaising Golfers PodcastLead and InspireToday I am going to be reading a few quotes from a book given to me from a good friend called "Dad's Playbook" by Tom Limbert. This book is an excellent read as it shares a few short stories and a handful of inspirational quotes from the best coaches in the world! In this episode I am going to relate a few of the quotes to junior golf and hope this inspires you all to be the best you!
Show Notes:
Purchase Dad's Playbook
2022-04-1808 minRaising Golfers PodcastA Masters ChampionCongratulations to the 2022 Masters Champion, Scottie Scheffler! He has been on a very hot streak recently and we all wondering how he got there! In this episode, I am going to talk about the important things and not so important things to dwell on with junior golfers who have big dreams and goals to once receive the green jacket like Scottie Scheffler.
2022-04-1109 minRaising Golfers PodcastAccountabilityAccountability is what can make a family, company or team of junior golfers grow and develop together. Without accountability goals can get lost, relationships can be ruined and success cannot be achieved. In this episode I discuss the roles and accountability roles of coaches, parents and players and how they all tie together.
2022-04-0412 minRaising Golfers PodcastTaking BreaksTaking breaks in anything have so many benefits to our wellbeing and energy levels. Junior golf breaks fall under the same category! This week I have a week off between semesters and it has given me time to re boost my energy, spend time with family, and reflect on what is going on at our golf academy.
In this episode, I will provide some positive ideas and thoughts onto helping your junior golfer take some breaks if/when needed.
2022-03-2811 minRaising Golfers PodcastDecision MakingAllow junior golfers to make their own decisions out on the golf course is essential to their development. In this episode I am going to talk about a few basic tactics you can use to help your junior golfer make better decisions on the course.
2022-03-2110 minRaising Golfers PodcastRepetition is the Mother of LearningThe more you do it, the better you get at it. We have all heard that before. To some extent it is true! In this episode I am going to talk about how important repetition is to your junior golfer's development and why cycling the learning curriculum isn't actually all that bad, in-fact, its very normal!
2022-03-1410 minRaising Golfers PodcastJunior Golf BallsHave you just been picking up any ol' golf ball for your junior golfer? It might be time to change that! In this episode I will share some important things to look for in golf balls that will help their performance out on the course!
Show Links:
- Taylormade Tour Response
- Srixon Q Star Tour
- Wilson Staff Duo Pro
2022-03-0710 minRaising Golfers PodcastManaging Performance Anxiety on the Golf CourseGolf is hard. In any sport athletes can have performance anxiety. Golf is no short of that. In this episode I discuss some ways to help junior golfers with performance anxiety and help them through the ups and downs of play.
2022-02-2816 minRaising Golfers PodcastThe ExperienceChildren develop and learn from experiences, environments, and culture. In this episode I will give you a few ideas of things that can help children develop in these areas, related to golf. I will also talk about how important play is and why it is serious business!
2022-02-2110 minRaising Golfers PodcastPositive is PowerfulIn this solo episode, I talk about the power of being positive, not only in golf, but also life! I share a few books, quotes and resources to help you best help your junior golfers in the game!
Show Links:
- Positive Coaching Alliance
- The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Peale (Book)
- The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday (Book)
2022-02-1415 minRaising Golfers PodcastStepping Away From Coaching to PlayJoe Hoblyn, PGA Professional from the UK decided to step away from his coaching career for two years to pursue playing the game competitively. During that journey, I regularly checked in with Joe to learn about how the entire process was going. In this episode, Joe is going to share that story with you.
2022-02-0735 minRaising Golfers PodcastTraits of Super-Elite AthletesIn this episode I discuss some of the many traits of super-elite athletes. The point of this episode is not to make you think you need to train one, but to be aware of all the things beyond the golf swing to make them into not only great athletes, but great people!
2022-01-3111 minRaising Golfers PodcastPerfect is the Enemy of GoodAre you still trying to perfect your swing? Still trying to shoot a sub 60 round of golf? I hear you, I have big ambitions for my game as well, but should we be chasing perfection? In this episode I am going to discuss why good is great in golf and that is totally fine!
Discussion Topics:
- Golf is hard
- What kind of goals are you setting?
- Golf is not a game of perfect
Show links:
- Golf is not a Game of Pe...
2022-01-2413 minRaising Golfers PodcastFixing a Problem that “Doesn’t Exist”Have you ever had that situation where you are trying to help your junior golfer, but they seem to just keep going back to their ways from before? It seems like a never ending uphill battle. Don't worry you aren't alone!
In this episode I am going to discuss my opinion on this topic and give you ways to help fix it!
Discussion:
- Why the problem exists
- How to fix it
- How we can truly help
2022-01-1712 minRaising Golfers PodcastScoring Principles for Young Junior GolfersMel Sampat who came on the podcast in Season 2 is back sharing updates on how he is doing, raising two young golfers and also to share ideas on how he tracks progress and keeps score even for young junior golfers. Mel is always very creative in his parenting approach with golf and he has helped me as both a coach and a parent.
Discussion Topic:
Should you keep score?
How to best keep score for young golfers.
How to track scores
Suggestions on indoor golf activités
Mel’s thoughts on taking breaks
King Richard the movi...
2022-01-1051 minRaising Golfers PodcastThe Power of Mindset and Beliefs of a Junior GolferHaving a growth mindset is a major player in anyone's success in life. But what about beliefs? Well in this episode Dr. Mat Park, Sports Psychologist shares really how important both of those are, and how they go hand in hand!
Dr. Mat grew up playing the game of golf at a very young age and was rank internationally by the age of 14. Like many, he had dreams of playing on the PGA Tour, he worked so hard on perfection that ultimately he ended up walking away from the competitive side of the game.
Although his...
2022-01-0350 minRaising Golfers PodcastGoals for the New Year!In this episode I am going to cover a few tips on how to set goals giving you the best way to achieve them in the new year! In one way or another we all have goals. I think the problem most of us run into setting realistic goals and have a plan and process to reach these goals. This will be the final episode of 2021 and Season 2! If you would like in the meantime, please listen back to previous episodes, they will really go a long way in helping out our junior golfers! I hope you all have...
2021-12-1311 minRaising Golfers PodcastRaising Good PeopleIn this episode I discuss some ideas and thoughts I had over the last week on raising good people. I believe the stronger we help our children understand processes and development in life the better they will be in sports including golf, but also in life. I really hope you are able to use the episode as a resource to long term development of your child with a goal in mind to raise them to be good people.
2021-12-0619 minRaising Golfers PodcastIf I Can Learn Chinese, You Can Play GolfThis episode was inspired by a Youtube video I posted a few years ago. Golf is not an easy sport, but I think that it is something, anyone can be good at and more importantly, find a way to enjoy it! In this episode I discuss the key traits that helped me learn Mandarin Chinese and how that will help your junior flourish playing golf! Make sure to share this episode with your juniors as well!
Discussion Topics:
Chinese and Golf are Hard!
Mistakes and failures are OK
Getting out of your comfort zone
Immersion
Passion, d...
2021-11-2921 minRaising Golfers PodcastTraits of a Successful Junior Golf ProgramIt can be hard designing the right junior golf program as a coach. It can also be hard finding the right junior golf program for your child. In this episode I will discuss things you should be looking to either create as a golf coach or seek out to find as a golf parent in a great junior golf program!
Discussion Topics:
Fun
Child Friendly Coaching
Etiquette and respect for the Game
Peer Competition and Camaraderie
Family Interaction
2021-11-2218 minRaising Golfers PodcastThe Pitfalls of Over CoachingAs adults we all want what is best for our junior golfers. It is very hard sometimes to understand when help is needed and not. Of course we think we are always helping, but are we? In this episode I share some of my experiences with over coaching and ideas on how to smooth out this ride for the long haul.
Discussion Topics:
The pitfalls
Some positive ideas
Course play
Show Links:
Vision54
2021-11-1517 minRaising Golfers PodcastDo‘s and Don‘ts of Junior Golf Tournament PlayJunior golf tournaments can bring out all kinds of excitement and emotion from everyone involved! In this episode I am going to share a variety of Do's and Don'ts specifically for junior golfers and their parents. Covering many areas from start to finish of tournament play.
Discussion Topics:
Signing up for your first tournament
Practice Rounds
Caddies
Post Round
Practice
Show Links:
Vision54 Book: Sport Parent for the Future
2021-11-0822 minRaising Golfers PodcastRaising Young Golfers - Parent StoriesParenting is not an easy task as you know. If you are looking for more ideas on how to introduce your children to golf, or get them even more excited about the game from a young age then this episode will be great for you! Mel Sampat, father of two young children who play golf, and active listener to the podcast shares his story raising his story raising his children in the game. Mel has so many wonderful ideas on how to keep the game interesting for his children and just some overall great parenting advice we can all...
2021-11-0139 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 01Raising Golfers PodcastJunior Golf Mental Game TrainingHave you ever wondered if or when you should consider introducing mental game training to your junior golfer? In this episode Geoff Greig from Zone Athletic Performance shares a lot of useful and practical information about mental game training for junior golfers!
Discussion Topics:
Why mental training is important for juniors
Assessing ones mental game
The importance of “Opposite Training”
Speed training and effort training drills
Show Links:
GGZAP.com
2021-10-2535 minRaising Golfers PodcastTaking Action After the SummerTo become one's best, it is important that you rewind, and reflect on events and experiences that had happened. In this episode, Neil Plimmer co-founder/owner of JOLF in the UK comes back on the podcast to discuss these exact things with me. If you haven't had the pleasure of listening to any of the previous episodes with Neil on the Raising Golfers Podcast, please tune back to those in the links below.
Discussion Topics:
The last six months of golf from our perspective
The individual child experience
Things we learned from our experiences or mistakes w...
2021-10-181h 03Raising Golfers PodcastHow to Handle the Defeated Mindset and Fill Your Junior’s TankIt is hard to watch our junior golfers feel defeated and upset after a loss in a match or tournament. It may happen time and time again as there is usually only one winner in this sport. Arnold Palmer said it very well “What separates great players from the good ones is not so much ability as brain power and emotional equilibrium.”
In this episode I will discuss some ideas I have had about this topic as well as tactics taken from The Positive Coaching Alliance. I hope that this episode inspires junior golfers to get back out...
2021-10-1113 minRaising Golfers PodcastI Don’t Want to Teach My Child Bad HabitsHave you ever been concerned about teaching your child to play golf and wondered if you might teach them bad habits? Of course we want our children to succeed and try to always do what is best for them. In this episode I discuss what to do when you have this concern.
Discussion Topics:
What would be considered bad habits?
Look at any swing on the PGA tour, most are different.
Are you teaching bad habits or wrong focus points?
Encourage vs Discourage.
When help is needed and not.
Parent's role vs. Coach role
...
2021-10-0416 minRaising Golfers PodcastMore Strength, More Mobility, More speed!Fitness in golf has taken off over the last few years from a professional level all the way to junior golf. George Tate, who has a doctorate in physical therapy and specializes in building more strength, mobility and speed, comes and shares how important this is for junior golfers!
Discussion Topics:
George’s background in golf
The difference between physical therapy and fitness in golf
Can Juniors get injured
How to get juniors involved in a fitness program
How Coaches can start a fitness program
How to educate juniors on fitness
Why playing multiple spor...
2021-09-2733 minRaising Golfers PodcastComparison is the Thief of JoyComparisons are ingrained in human nature, we do it everyday in our own lives, at work, at the store, in a restaurant or just scrolling through social media. Golf is no short of that. If you are a coach, parent or player listening, you can all take something away from this episode.
2021-09-2013 minRaising Golfers PodcastHow Golf Shaped Me Into Who I am Today - Lisa CornwellLisa Cornwell is a former Golf Channel Reporter who has quite the professional career. She grew up and loved golf from an early leading her to be an All-American and Hall of Famer at the University of Arkansas. She has an amazing network of people from the best players in the game to her cousin President Bill Clinton and more! She shares an inspirational story for listeners on what golf taught her and how it lead to her successful professional career!
Discussion:
(1:51) When Lisa realized playing professional golf wasn’t for her.
(5:35) How Lisa was introduced to...
2021-09-1348 minRaising Golfers PodcastWhy Your Junior Golfer Isn‘t ImprovingWhy isn’t my junior improving? When will they get better? How will they improve? What are you missing that could help them progress? These are questions, us as adults have all the time. In this episode it will just be me, Travis Howser, going over why the progression may not be as fast as we would hope, and what we can do to help!
Discussion:
(1:06) The burning desire
(6:39) The importance of practice and play
(8:05) Children are growing
(8:59) Rating a golf swing instead of how they play
(10:50) The power of playing different sports
(13:45) When don’t know wh...
2021-09-0617 minRaising Golfers PodcastA Mom's Way to Immerse Children Into Junior GolfHave you ever wondered how to get your children more into golf? Having them fully immersed into anything will really spark their interest levels. This immersion has to be not only out on the golf course but also at home. Mom's play a huge role in children's development and golf is just one small part of that. In this episode my wife, Bianka shares her experiences raising our two little golfers. She talks about what she thinks golf will provide for our boys and what she has began to create for young learners to be more educated and immersed...
2021-08-3019 minRaising Golfers PodcastJunior Golfers Having a Burning Desire Towards GolfDoes your junior golfer have the burning desire to play the game? If not how to do help get them there? If they have the burning desire for the game now, how can you help maintain that desire so that it doesn't burn out?
In this episode we have PGA Master Professional Dave Malone coming back on the podcast to discuss this topic which he brought to me attention. I think it is easy to see if a junior has interest or no interest but how deep is it? In this episode we are going to discuss a...
2021-08-2338 minRaising Golfers PodcastLearning How They LearnHave you ever wondered if what you are teaching your junior golfer is actually working or clicking with them? I certainly have for the last 10 years and still constantly trying to improve in this area. Today in this episode I will discuss different types of learning and how junior golfers are going to best learn new skills and why they may not learn how us adults learn new things.
Discussion:
(2:12) The four types of learning
(3:46) My observation of children going from Unconscious incompetence to Unconscious Competence.
(5:31) How children learn
(12:56) Learning is not linear
(13:52) See how you c...
2021-08-1616 minRaising Golfers PodcastDon't Give Up!This is the one year anniversary episode of the podcast! I didn't give up on this podcast and don't want you giving up on your child playing golf! There are going to be a lot of ups and downs along the journey and many times either you or your child will consider giving up, but I hope you decide otherwise. In this episode I am going to go over the best wisdom shared from guests over the last year and share some real life experiences on why not giving up, opens many doors to opportunity!
2021-08-0935 minRaising Golfers PodcastHow to Build Confidence in Your Junior GolferHow to build confidence in your junior golfer? This is an art in its self and feel that it takes a whole team to make this happen! In this episode, Dave Malone, PGA Master Professional, and I discuss this topic in depth where we cover a variety of areas we feel are needed to help your junior golfer. We will discuss the role of the parent, coach and player and what things we all need to do to help build their confidence as high as possible.
Discussion:
(3:59) Parents Role to boost the confidence in golfers 11 and u...
2021-08-0243 minRaising Golfers PodcastHow to Motivate Children to Practice GolfNot all children are so motivated to get out and practice. Although we wish they would all be so excited about getting out and practicing, we as adults have to help them to best motivate them to love the idea of getting out to practice. In this episode I will go over a variety of different ideas to try with your junior golfer to help, motivate them to get out and enjoy practicing.
Discussion:
(3:41) How to Motivate Children to Practice Golf
(4:57) What’s stopping them from wanting to practice
(6:08) Make practice easier
(7:08) Creating a reward system
(8:10) Lim...
2021-07-2617 minRaising Golfers PodcastHow to Get My Child Into GolfSo you want your child to play golf. How do you introduce them to the game? Should they take lessons? What clubs should you get them? Should you sign them up for tournaments? All of these questions are racing through your head which I will answer and discuss in this episode.
Discussion:
(1:29) How to introduce children to the game
(2:09) Colin Morikawa growing up in the game
(4:06) My experiences, with “Experiences First”
(11:55) Should your children take golf lessons right away?
(13:19) When do I get golf clubs for my child?
(14:40) Should you get your children into golf tournaments?
L...
2021-07-1918 minRaising Golfers PodcastSome Things We Just Can't TeachAfter having an aha moment while with my family on a play date, it really hit me hard how there are just some things that we can't teach children. I have found time and time again that the power of having children in a positive environment will allow them to thrive. Child see us adults as role models but also learn so much from their peers. In this episode I am going to share my story and thoughts on how children learn and how they can learn not only just from our direct teaching.
Discussion:
(2:02) Some t...
2021-07-1217 minRaising Golfers PodcastEmotional BenefitsIn this episode I share some of my experiences over the last few weeks conducting summer camps on how to help children better understand and control their emotions in golf. Golf is such a complex sport and it certainly has its ups and downs. I've experimented a few different things over the last few weeks and feel I have found something that works well with many children. Tune in to hear what I have to say about this topic!
Discussion:
(5:16) Word of the Day
(7:29) The superpower of courage
(9:56) Leaving it up to chance
Links:
A...
2021-07-0514 minRaising Golfers PodcastIt Will Click, Eventually...As a coach or parent do you constantly feel anxious about, if and when golf will click for them and they will start being able to "play" they game and continue to improve their games? I for one, know what this is something that I have struggled with for a long time as a coach and even now as a young parent. In this episode I will be talking on why we have to be patient and share experiences of how that moment has come o fruition.
Discussion Timeline:
(2:04) Intro to the topic
(3:16) Preschool you...
2021-06-2820 minRaising Golfers PodcastPLAY Golf and Have Fun!Do you ever catch yourself questioning the quality of play and fun for children? How much is too much? Is there a fine line between play and fun having benefit for you child? After recent episodes, I decided to put in my two cents on why play both on and off the course is so important. This episode will be great for coaches who question their group coaching sessions and parents who are anxious about when their child's game will come together. After this episode, you will have a better understanding of the importance of play and fun!
2021-06-2123 minRaising Golfers PodcastAchieve Anything You DesireHow well do you control your thoughts, emotions and beliefs while playing golf? For many of us, including junior golfers, probably not well enough. Our thoughts, emotions and beliefs affect our psychical performance on the golf course and it is something that we all should be aware of if we want to perform at a higher level.
Tim Kremer, is the founder of Peak Performance Mind Coaching. He has developed a practice in which he has trained athletes in many sports to take mental and emotional (mind) performance from average to elite. He actively coaches and mentors g...
2021-06-1437 minRaising Golfers PodcastLearning Life Lessons Through SportsSports add so many valuable life lessons. Many times we can see then, teach them or preach them to children and often times we can't. In this episode we are going to discuss what these life are in relation to golf and how to adopt sports psychology in to our education for all ages.
Dr. Beth Brown who has a PHD in sports psychology is going to help us better understand those lessons. Her youth sport participation paved the way for her collegiate success as a member of the University of Oklahoma basketball and conference champion women’s...
2021-06-0738 minRaising Golfers PodcastIf It Doesn’t Fit, They Just May Quit!If you are like me, you tend to scratch you head when having to think about what clubs and balls are best for your junior golfer. In this episode, Joshua Kinchen, Sr. Director of Product Development for US Kids Golf answers a lot of important questions you might have about clubs and golf balls.
Joshua has a long history in product research and development working eight years at Bridgestone golf before joining US Kids Golf. He understands junior golf products better than anyone and shares valuable information for us, to better understand how to best he...
2021-05-3138 minRaising Golfers PodcastEducating Golfers, Entertaining People, Enhancing LivesWhat are you waiting for to get more young golfers into the game? Is golf too intimidation? Do you think golf requires more sophisticated coordination skills required from older children? Well all of these questions will be answered in this episode from Nicole Weller. We are going to talk all things preschool golf, and touch on how to implement sports psychology into classes of this level.
Nicole Weller is a proud member of both the PGA of America and LPGA. She has served on the LPGA*USGA Girls Golf of Savannah Board, two terms on the PGA N...
2021-05-2435 minRaising Golfers PodcastDear Parents...Dear Parents,
You are all doing a fantastic job and before listening to this podcast, just give yourself a big pat on the back for everything you do for your children, you are awesome! In this episode I am going to summarize some of my thoughts, based on what I have seen and done recently in my coaching and parenting, along with talk about some key points I have taken away from some amazing books and coaching certifications that I believe will all help you!
I hope that we as parents can help continue to e...
2021-05-1723 minRaising Golfers PodcastMake it Fun Enough, Long Enough, So They Can't Get Enough!If you are wondering how to work with and coach children, junior golf, US Kids Golf has created quite the reputation for doing that, successfully! Jim Hardy is the Academy Director for Longleaf Golf & Family Club in Southern Pines, NC. Jim, is a U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coach, PGA Professional and father of four.
Jim understands children better than anyone in the junior golf world and adheres to their slogan "Make it fun enough, long enough, so they can't get enough." Jim is going to share why fun and games are so important for the development o...
2021-05-1038 minRaising Golfers PodcastBringing Possibility to Life - Vision54In a world of technology and social media, the golf world has been influenced by golf swing technique and the chase for speed! However something that should not be over looked is the ability to utilize your own human skills to bring your best possibility to life, on the course. This episode is going to be all about that with two well renowned golf coaches, Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson.
Lynn Marriott & Pia Nilsson are co-founders of VISION54, a breakthrough program and golf school based at Talking Stick Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. Lynn and Pia are...
2021-05-0341 minRaising Golfers PodcastGrow the Game InitiativeWe all love the game of golf, and as adults we need to do our part to try and grow the game of golf with as many people as possible. If we want more courses, more hype on television, more fun and quality time spent with our family, then we have to continue to reach out to everyone, and get them into the game. This week Rich O'Brien golf coach from PGA Hope Charleston, shares his journey through the game, and how he continues to grow the game, day in and day out.
Look at Rich now, a...
2021-04-2630 minRaising Golfers PodcastThe Mental Game For Junior GolfersThose who perceiver not just in golf, but life are mental strong. Learning how to control your thoughts, emotions, and actions both on and off the course can create your character, who you are, and where you will go. Josh Nichols, Mental Golf Coach, shares how learning the mental side of golf can help us not only improve, but enjoy the game for a lifetime.
Josh played competitive golf most his junior golf career and even played college golf. He learned along the way that not only swing changes and hard work would get him to where h...
2021-04-1934 minRaising Golfers PodcastThe Road to the LPGA TourHave you ever wondered what it would be like to play on the LPGA Tour? Alana Uriell LPGA Tour player shares her story growing up in golf. She highlights the community she grew up in, in Carlsbad California helped get her to where she is today. Alana is the first LPGA Tour player that has come on the podcast, and her story is amazing, be sure to tune in!
Discussion:
(3:04) When did you start playing golf?
(5:29) Her parents involvement in her golf game
(8:23) When did you want to become an LPGA player?
(14:41) Did your coach push y...
2021-04-1238 minRaising Golfers PodcastThe Future of Junior Golf ClubsAre you tired of buying new golf clubs every year for your junior golfer? Epec golf clubs just might be your solution. Richard Stamper, Founder and President of Epec golf shares how this great company has come together. Rich shares how important properly fit golf clubs are for juniors and why Epec has created the ideal upgradable golf clubs for all juniors.
Discussion Timeline:
(2:55) Rich’s golf industry background
(4:54) Raising his two boys in golf
(15:52) Customer feedback on Epec
(18:15) Turn around time on clubs being adjusted and sent back to the juniors
(22:22) Which areas do Epec clu...
2021-04-0533 minRaising Golfers PodcastThe Junior Golf FrameworkDo you ever wonder what your junior golfer should be learning, playing or doing depending on their age and stage in the game of golf? Neil Plimmer golf coach, podcast host and blogger has come up with a framework to help us all better understand this. In this episode Neil is going to describe the environments children can be in at different ages and stages and why those experiences are so important to their development in golf.
Discussion Timeline:
(6:34) JOLFer Golfer and player breakdown
(13:25) On-course play golf
(17:06) Off course task based play
(18:34) Games based pl...
2021-03-2942 minRaising Golfers PodcastUsing Different Methodologies to Train Junior GolfersThere is more than one way to teach anything, and golf is no exception. In this episode Jonathan Ochoa golf coach in Spain and host of his own golf podcast, Charla Golf discusses his unique methodology on coaching golf. Jonathan makes the experiences of learning golf so enjoyable for everyone and as they progress in the game, they also come away with some many other life skills. Whether you are a golf coach looking for new ideas or a parent wanting to be more positively involved in your junior golfers development, this episode is a great listen for you!
2021-03-2241 minRaising Golfers PodcastCoaching Parents for the New Generation of Junior GolfersDave Malone is a PGA Master Golf Professional and has been in the golf industry for more that 30 years. He is the owner and operator of the Pine Lake Junior Golf Academy and has recently released a book to help junior golf parents better understand this long, yet fun journey of junior golf from all perspectives to better assist their children along the way.
Discussion Timeline:
Where did the idea of writing the book come from? (2:46)
Junior golf is a different world now (4:55)
Encouragement (7:22)
What is it that we as adults misunderstand about what chi...
2021-03-1537 minRaising Golfers PodcastSwinging Into the Golf SeasonAre you ready for the golf season? If you are gearing up for it, I've added in some of my thoughts and ideas to help spring forward and get you all ready this year! This is the first episode without a guest being interviewed, it is just going to be me covering a variety of topics!
I will cover:
How to best be prepared for the season
Talk about how to help you junior if they aren't ready or need a break
Review and analyze Tiger Woods media interview at the PNC Championship on raising his s...
2021-03-0825 minRaising Golfers PodcastParent Stories: Raising Six Golfers as a FamilyHave you ever wondered how to get your whole family involved in the game of golf? Well this story from Cabdirashid Xuseen, father of six children, has been able to get all of his children, involved in the game! Cabdirashid Xuseen grew up in Somalia where golf doesn't exist. After moving to the United States at the age of 25, he watch a young Tiger Woods playing a sport he had never heard of in his hometown, Los Angeles. Since that moment his whole life and family dynamic has changed and golf is what they all play, together!
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2021-03-0140 minRaising Golfers PodcastCreating Experiences that Encourage Kids to Play the Game ForeverMichelle Holmes is the Director of Instruction at Michelle Holmes School of Golf. She is well known around the world for her coaching programs and junior golf initiative. Their slogan is "Creating experiences that encourage kids to play the game forever" and that is exactly what we cover in this episode. The experiences children have are what shape them into who they are as adults. It is easy to over look the experiences and jump straight into the tasks or goals we have for each session. Michelle shares her take on this, as well as tournament play, encouragement and s...
2021-02-2246 minRaising Golfers PodcastGolf Shaped Me Into the Person I am TodayKimberly Liu shares her story of how she went from a junior golfer, to Division 1 College golfer and now in the US Air Force. We discuss her journey, the relationships she had with you coaches and parents along the way, and how that helped her succeed in everything she has done. As adults it is important to understand that professional golf is not the only route or end result to playing the game. Kimberly shares all of the things she got out of the game and how that has helped her to where she is today!
There i...
2021-02-1541 minRaising Golfers PodcastPlay to Learn GolfWe are going to talk all about learning and play in this episode with Michael Hebron who has received over twenty - five awards , including National PGA TEACHER of the Year. In 2013 Michael was inducted into the PGA of America Hall of Fame. In 2019 elected to the World Golf Teachers Hall of Fame.
Michael believes there are many good reasons to study and research the brains connection to the nature of learning and they arrive every day in every learning environment. Michael says "Play" stands for Powerful Learning About Yourself. We are going to discuss this and...
2021-02-0843 minRaising Golfers PodcastParent Stories: Enjoying the Journey Step-by-StepParent Stories: This is an interview with the parents of Alex Chin, Division 1 golfer at The University of San Francisco. Alex has built up quite the resume already with recent tournament wins, a number of top 10's and most recently named the 2020 NCGA Player of the Year! Emily and Alan Chin have been the support system needed for Alex since he began playing golf at a young age. In this episode they talk about what they have learned as parents along the way, how much they have enjoyed the whole process and advice for us adults on how to...
2021-02-0145 minRaising Golfers PodcastThere is Time: Embracing the ProcessI constantly have this inching feeling as a parent to see my children progress, or hit the next developmental stage, and then regularly have to put myself in check and tell myself to chill out. Why do we constantly have this feeling? What do we need to understand as adults about child development to better embrace this process? These are questions Neil Plimmer and myself are going to discuss on this episode!
In addition we will discuss why there is time, how progression looks, and how long your junior golfer might stay in a particular developmental stage s...
2021-01-2537 minRaising Golfers PodcastBalancing the Use of Technology in Junior GolfIn today's world, technology is very prevalent and using it in golf is no exception. In this episode Roy Ellis, golf coach from Sussex, England, is going to talk about how to use it effectively in teaching juniors. Roy's journey in golf is very unique and not your classic way to be introduced to the game nor how he became a golf coach.
Roy brings up a great point and that is that if you are going to use technology in lessons, it has to somehow relate to playing the game on course. There are a variety...
2021-01-1834 minRaising Golfers PodcastFailure is a FeatureFailure comes at a cost, it isn’t free and it isn’t going to be easy. This week Gavin Grenville-Wood from Leadbetter Kids and I will discuss failure in junior golf. We touch on a number of questions such as, do you run from it or take it head on? What are your values around failure? What are your values for your children growing up in the game of golf? We believe once you have that clear, you will be setting up yourself, your children and those around for success whatever it may be.
In this epis...
2021-01-1153 minRaising Golfers PodcastFlip the Switch: Neil Interviews Travis on Raising GolfersThis episode kicks of Season 2 of the Raising Golfers Podcast where Neil Plimmer interviews Travis Howser on his take of raising golfers. In this episode you will hear Travis' golf journey and how he got where he is today as a player, parent and golf coach. Throughout this episode both Neil and Travis will share actionable tips summarizing wisdom and important points guests have shared on the episode. We will also discuss how the idea for the podcast came about and Travis will reflect on season 1, what he has learned, what he enjoyed most and what he is most...
2021-01-041h 01Raising Golfers PodcastThe Power of Environment and Community in Junior Golf ProgramsThe power of a positive environment and community can be huge for your success in anything and I have found so to be the same in junior golf. From my experience it is one of those things that may not be tangible, and often is over looked, blinded by the nice practice facility you may go to, or the technology used in lessons or even the quality of your coaches 1-1 lessons. The environment holds so much value towards child development and yet it gets lost and forgotten about.
I have seen the difference between junior golf p...
2020-12-2855 minRaising Golfers PodcastGolf Full Circle - Love, Quit, College Golf, Love ForeverAlexis Hayes shares her story about going through the ups and downs of golf, going full circle from loving the game, quitting, playing college golf and loving the game even more now. Alexis started golf at a very young age with positive influence from her parents, proved her coaches wrong and got onto a college golf team, playing 4 years at Sonoma State. She tells us her story that I think will be so relatable for many of you listening.
Golf gives us so many life skills and I think some Alexis shares exactly how great this game...
2020-12-2147 minRaising Golfers PodcastParent Stories: Positive Encouragement Along the WayThis episode is part of the Raising Golfers ‘Parent Stories,’ where David and Jennifer McLaren share their experience as parents raising their son Liam in the game of golf! Liam is a 9 year old boy from Ontario, Canada. He has played golf since he was 18 months old and still loves everything about the game. He regularly competes in local tournaments and has big dreams for his future! His favorite players are Rory Mcilroy and Bubba Watson.
David and Jennifer share conversations they have had with their son over winning and losing, the feelings and emotions they f...
2020-12-1454 minRaising Golfers PodcastWinning!?!?!?Winning is often linked with competition and who comes first. And for sure we can understand that winning may be important to adults, elite players, and those that have invested time and money into their goals. Everyone has different experiences of winning and will have a different viewpoint.
In this episode Neil Plimmer, founder of JOLF, and I discuss the hot topic of winning in junior golf. We discuss our own opinions on winning, and dive deep into some of the potential pros and cons of winning for junior golfers. Neil and I reference other relatable topics...
2020-12-0754 minRaising Golfers PodcastThe Road Less TraveledIn this episode Shreyas Yadav a young amateur golfer from a rural village in India shares his humbling journey in the game of golf! He has overcome adversity in the sense that he does not have any golf course or practice facility remotely close to his village. So what does he do? He walks twice a day to an animal grazing field 1.5 kilometers away to practice the game he loves so much.
The last time he played a round of golf was a year ago and even when he does play, he can play! He usually shots u...
2020-11-3049 minRaising Golfers PodcastJunior Golf is at a CrossroadIn this episode Richard Franklin, founder of DiscoverGolf discusses the crossroad that junior golf is at. He says there is one way points to MORE DATA, MORE COMPARISONS, LEVELS , TESTING. The other points to focus more on junior golfer's EMOTION, EXPERIENCE, and PLAY. He also talks about the psychology of learning and what we need to understand to best support kids growing up through the game of golf.
Richard Franklin is on a mission to use technology and gameful thinking to synthesize a lifetime of playing and coaching experiences into a program design that irreversibly changes junior...
2020-11-231h 04Raising Golfers PodcastA Journey of Emotions and Wonderful ExperiencesIn this episode with Euan McIntyre, author of Gregor the Golf Ball, we discuss the emotions and experiences junior golfers go through. It is hard to fully understand exactly what a child is thinking or experiencing when introduced to the game of golf, but we as adults have to do our best to try to understand how they are feeling.
We discuss a variety of topics and Euan relates these emotions and experiences to those of the characters in his book, Gregor the Golf Ball. The book says "There are a lot of ups and downs in a...
2020-11-1639 minRaising Golfers PodcastParent Stories: From Reflection to Near PerfectionIn this episode, Nicole Katz, single mother of Asher Katz shares her experience raising Asher in the game of golf. She has seen it all, the good, bad and ugly of junior golf and feels that she and her son have grown a lot through this journey. Nicole has done a lot of reflection along the way and continuously adjusted what she has said and done with her son to make his experience in golf a positive one that will hopefully last a life time!
Although results aren't everything, Asher has had 12 wins this year and a...
2020-11-091h 00Raising Golfers PodcastMaking Junior Golf Fun, Affordable and CompetitiveIn this episode, David Emerick, PGA member since 1988 and I discuss many topics related to junior golf. He is based in sunny San Diego, California at the famous Goat Hill Park. David has many ideas on how to make golf fun, affordable and competitive which we discuss together. His vast experience and deep roots in the game of golf has given David a clear vision for junior golf in his area. David's whole life is golf, he even lives just next to the 18th hole of Goat Hill and commutes to work by golf cart.
David has h...
2020-11-0254 minRaising Golfers PodcastThe Division 1 Women's College Golf ExperienceIn this episode Alexis Keating former Division 1 golfer at the University of Colorado shares her experience playing college golf. Alexis shares her journey up to college golf, starting at a very young age. She had big dreams and goals to play college golf from a young age, and that dream never stopped! Her parents were a big influence on her continued improvement and success being positive role models along the way. She played in a few US Kid World Championships and even played a round of golf with Lexi Thompson as a junior!
Alexis played four successful y...
2020-10-2655 minRaising Golfers PodcastInclude and Involve Rather than Engage and EducateIn this episode Neil Plimmer, PGA professional and owner of his junior golf company JOLF, shares his experience on how to get the whole family involved in the game of golf. We also discuss what us as adults (coaches and parents) should understand about junior golf and how to adapt the best principles while creating the best experience for children to enjoy the game of golf.
Neil has been a PGA golf professional for over 20 years he has been involved in all areas of the game. But it was working with children in schools and at golf c...
2020-10-1958 minRaising Golfers PodcastParent Stories: Hundreds of Junior Golf Wins and Even Bigger AmbitionsIn this episode and first of the "Parent Stories" series, Miguel Perez shares his unique experience raising his son Xeve Perez in the game of golf, where he already has over 300 hundred golf wins. His son started playing golf in their garage at the age of one while watching his father learn golf with a 1 Iron! Xeve showed a lot of interest early on and won his first event at the age of 3 years old. Xeve has been featured in a number of television shows and articles not just because of his success in golf, but because of his...
2020-10-1252 minRaising Golfers PodcastBecoming a Better Caddie for Junior GolfersIn this episode with Maria Castellucci and Jason Voigts from Kiddie Kaddie, we discuss how to become a better caddie for junior golfers. Caddying is no easy job, especially when you are doing it for your own kids. Maria and Jason share a lot of knowledgeable information on how to be a better caddie and also why their company Kiddie Kaddie started! Kiddie Kaddie provides junior golfers with knowledgeable and courteous caddies so that they have a partner on the course that will guide them through their rounds.
In this episode we cover:
What makes a g...
2020-10-0542 minRaising Golfers PodcastIt's Never Too Early To Start Playing GolfIn this episode Kate Tempesta from Birdie Basics, shares her knowledge and experience on how to get kids from ages 2-5 years old into the game of golf! Kate has been empowering young children since 2001 through the game of golf and her whole child approach to creating deep and engaging learning environments. She believes children are capable of anything when coaches connect, care, respect and collaborate with their youngest of students. She is passionate about early childhood education and teaches young golfers even as early as two years old!
In this Episode we cover:
What age c...
2020-09-2846 minRaising Golfers PodcastThe Transition into a Champion Golf Parent and CoachIn this episode Gavin Grenville Wood, Head of Junior Education from the Leadbetter Academy and father of two aspiring golfers, shares his experience as a father and coach in the game of golf. His oldest son Joshua is currently playing professional golf on the Challenge Tour and hopes to be world #1!
It was through experience, mistakes and failures that he learned how to be a champion parent and coach and he shares those stories in this episode!
Gavin has spent countless hours putting together a series of courses for coaches – The Champion Athlete, The Champion Coa...
2020-09-2155 minRaising Golfers PodcastHow to Access What you Already Own!In this episode I discuss with Steven Yellin, author of his new book Simplicity and creator of the Fluid Motion Factor Program, how to help players access what they already own.
This isn't about sports psychology as that pertains to emotions, attitudes, beliefs and self-confidence. The Fluid Motion Factor is a neurophysiological processes in the mind that every golfer has to experience in order to produce a fluid golf swing.
Steven Yellin has developed a revolutionary training program that allows athletes to be more consistent. He has a company that has worked in seven professional spo...
2020-09-1458 minRaising Golfers PodcastThe Division II College Golf ExperienceDo you ever wonder what playing college golf is actually like? For example how to balance academics and playing golf full time? In this episode we have Hayden Hui share his experience walking onto a division II school golf team, UC San Diego, to then become the school's number one player after playing four successful years of college golf!
Hayden holds a number of college golf awards including GCAA/PING All-America Honorable Mention. He finished his final complete season at 27th in the Golfstat national rankings. Finished year with a team-best 72.5 stroke average, the lowest of his...
2020-09-0741 minRaising Golfers PodcastThe College Golf Recruitment ProcessIn this episode, Chris Oetinger, the head coach of both the men's and women's golf teams at Holy Names University in the San Francisco Bay Area, shares his perspective of the college golf recruitment process and what coaches are looking for in aspiring collegiate golfers.
Before becoming a college golf coach, Chris was a great collegiate and professional player, winning 2 NCAA tournaments and 17 NCAA top tens. He also won 12 times on the professional Pepsi tour and holds a course record of 63 at a course in the Bay Area!
If you, or your young golfer is o...
2020-08-3159 minRaising Golfers PodcastBegin your Journey on the Golf CourseIn this episode Matt Reagan, CEO and Co-Founder of Operation 36 discusses the roles of parents, coaches and players, and why you have to thrive just in your role. He also shares from his experience how to help parents and players set realistic, long term expectations.
Matt shares with us how Operation 36 (Op 36) is structured to get players on the golf course on lesson #1 and why having clear goals, and trackable progress is the key to quick development.
Op 36 gets golfers on the course from lesson #1. This means you will play 9 holes starting 25 yards from each...
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Raising Golfers PodcastBridging the Gap Between Golf Lessons at HomeKnowing how to help your golfer at home is one of the most common questions among parents. Tom Hefford, founder of Golf Cubs, has the solution we have all been waiting for with his unique learning experience for new golfers to the game. Join us as we listen to Tom share how he came up with this idea and how he thinks you can help your golfer have fun even at home!
Golf Cubs is designed in the form of two mediums: a magazine and an online resource. Both provide affordable access to golf-specific games and activities t...
2020-08-141h 01
CuriositynessHuell Howser is California’s Gold | John Carlo Encarnacion, Huell Howser Archives TechnicianIf you’re not from California, you may not know about the statewide treasure who is Huell Howser! For 22 years, Huell Howser shared California's history, cultural diversity, natural wonders, and amazing denizens through his travel tv shows, "California's Gold" and “Visiting.” Born in Tennessee with a prominent southern accent, Huell was an unlikely spokesperson for California. But his unwavering enthusiasm and genuine curiosity gave us episodes featuring dryer lint artwork, age-old soda, an oversized 3-foot goldfish, among countless others. In this episode, I got to visit the California’s Gold Exhibit and the Huell Howser Archives i...
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