Ep. 23 | Derek Freeman on College Golf; Coaching Anthony Kim (OU) and Kevin Chappell (UCLA); Recruiting; and More

Derek Freeman (@coachdfreeman) joins us on this episode.

Derek is the Head Men’s Golf Coach at UCLA and a very well respected coach in the NCAA. During his 13 years with the team thus far, he has led the team to an NCAA National Championship, 27 tournament victories, 18 All-America honors, and two Jack Nicklaus Awards.

In this episode, we dig deeper into coaching top players and managing a team; recruiting from the coaches’ perspective and what junior golfers should know; and his journey to becoming the Head Coach at UCLA.

Coaching, GolfGuest UserAugust 18, 2020 Comment

Ep. 21 | Cameron McCormick on Working with Jordan Spieth, Becoming a Better Coach, Cross-Training and Unconventional Drills, and More

Cameron McCormick (@cmccormickgolf) joins us on this episode.

Cameron is one of the most respected golf coaches in the world, the Founder of Altus Performance, and the Director of Instruction at the Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas, TX. He has worked with Jordan Spieth since the age of 12, as well as numerous PGA, Champions, Web.com, and LPGA Tour players. He is a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher and was named the PGA of America Teacher of the Year in 2015.

In this episode, we learn more about his overall perspective on coaching and how he developed his coaching skills, how rookie coaches can grow, the importance of having a community in your golf development, assessing talent in coaches and players, incorporating cross-training in golf, and much more.

Coaching, Golf, Tour ProfessionalsGuest UserJuly 21, 2020Comment

Ep. 20 | Chris Mayson on Brendan Steele, Coaching Top Players, the Difference Between Great Players vs Novice Golfers, His Thoughts on Off-Season Training, and More

Chris Mayson (@chrismaysongolf) joins us on this episode.

Chris is the Director of Instruction at Maderas Golf Academy and is one of the best golf coaches in the nation, named Golf Digest-Best Young teacher in America, FCG Top 25 Elite Junior Coach in USA, and Regional Director of the USA Junior National Team. He has coached numerous PGA, LPGA, Web.com, and AJGA champions.

In this episode, we learn more about his experience in coaching Brendan Steele and other tour players both technically and mentally, the methods he uses to coach the best players, the difference between great players vs novice golfers, his thoughts on off-season training, and more.

Coaching, Golf, Tour Professionals, Mental GameGuest UserJuly 7, 2020Comment

Ep. 18 | Karl Morris on Improving Your Game Without Working on Your Swing, Graeme McDowell, the State of Coaching in the Golf Industry, and His Advice to Golfers Looking to Play Better

Karl Morris (@karlmorrismindfactor) joins us on this episode,

Karl is one of the best performance coaches in the world, and has worked with numerous PGA, LPGA, European, and Ladies European Tour players. He provides practical approaches to improve the mental game and The MIND FACTOR has been proven to help people transform their games.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of attentional focus and motor learning in golf, how you can improve your game without working on your swing, working with Graeme McDowell to improve his putting, and much needed advice to golfers who are looking to improve their game.

The MIND FACTOR Website: themindfactor.net
Karl's Podcast: The Brainbooster

Coaching, Golf, Mental GameGuest UserJune 26, 2020Comment

Ep. 16 | Ron Del Barrio on Coaching The Biggest Stars in Hollywood, Jesper Parnevik, Anthony Kim and Why Being a Chameleon Created His Success

Ron Del Barrio (@rdbgolftips) joins us on this episode.

Ron is one of the most entertaining and unique golf instructors in the world. He started playing golf when he was 20 years old and went on to play professionally after just a few years of experience. Ron has taught many well known players including Jesper Parnevik, and celebrities, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Will Smith, and Sylvester Stallone.

In this episode, he shares his experience going from a paramedic to professional golfer, the development of his unique coaching structure, about being a chameleon, thoughts on modern golf instruction and golf specific fitness, and many crazy stories.

Golf, Lifestyle, Tour ProfessionalsGuest UserJune 19, 2020Comment

Ep. 14 | Erik Anders Lang on His Career, the Worldwide Culture of Golf, Untraditional Golf Experiences, and More

Erik Anders Lang (@erikanderslang) joins us on this episode.

Erik is a Director and Filmmaker amongst many other roles, and the Host of Adventures in Golf, a popular YouTube series on Skratch TV. He has taken his audience to a multitude of countries from Scotland to Nepal, and a variety of experiences from playing slum golf in India and nude golf in Florida. He also shares all the behind the scenes of his travels on his YouTube Channel.

In this episode, we dig deeper into his story on how and why he started his current career; thoughts on golf's traditions, culture, and future; and the coolest, craziest, and most untraditional experiences playing golf around the world.

Erik's Podcast: The Erik Anders Lang Show: Golf - Travel - Comedy
Erik's YouTube: Erik Anders Lang

Golf, Golf Industry, Lifestyle, Media & TechnologyGuest UserJune 12, 2020 Comment

Ep. 13 | Aber Whitcomb on Social Media & Myspace, the Future of AI and Tech, Mobile Gaming, and More

Aber Whitcomb joins us on this episode.

Aber is the Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder at Jam City, an award-winning mobile entertainment company, and the Director and Co-Founder of Core Scientific, a leading company in Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence hosting, transaction processing, and application development. He was previously the CTO and Co-Founder of Myspace.

In this episode, he shares his thoughts on social media and censorship; the future of AI and tech, the psychology behind mobile gaming, and many fascinating stories.

Business, Golf, Media & TechnologyGuest UserJune 9, 2020 Comment

Ep. 12 | Blake Mycoskie on UGP Investment, Entrepreneurship, Madefor, Mental Health, and More

Blake Mycoskie (@blakemycoskie) joins us on this episode.

Blake is the Founder of TOMS Shoes, Co-Founder of Madefor, and UGP Investor. He has been a significant part of UGP's growth and development, and in many ways guided us to where we are now. His passion to making a positive impact in the world and tackling today's mental health issues led to the creation of Madefor, a simple program that elevates mental and physical baselines to cultivate a mindset that brings an individual's best self to the world.

In this episode, we dig deeper into the process behind his investment in UGP, his journey as an impactful entrepreneur, his thoughts on mental health and goal with Madefor, and adversity that helped turn an often negative experience to something positive.

Enter Discount Code: MadeforUGP20 at getmadefor.com

Business, Golf, Lifestyle, Mental GameGuest UserJune 5, 2020 Comment

Ep. 11 | James Oh on Why Skulled Bunker Shots are Important, How to Create Success in Junior Golf, What Amateurs Can Learn from Pros, and His Own Incredible Playing Career

Top PGA TOUR Instructor James Oh (@jamesohgolf) joins us for this conversation around golf performance, junior golf, golf coaching, the difference between amateurs vs. pros, and much more.

James Oh is one of the most exciting golf instructors in the country at the moment. James had one of the most impressive junior careers in history, qualifying for the U.S Open at 14 years old, winning the Junior World Championship in 1998, and winning two AJGA Rolex Championships. He went on to become the youngest winner on the Nationwide Tour followed by playing on the PGA Tour in 2009.

Coaching, Golf, Mental Game, Tour ProfessionalsGuest UserMay 29, 2020Comment

Ep. 10 | Lily He on Her Journey to the LPGA; Mindset and Mentorship; Social Media's Impact on Golf; and the Future of Golf

Lily (Muni) He (@lilymhe) joins us for this episode.

Lily is one of the most exciting young players to watch on the LPGA. She won the 2019 LPGA Q-Series shooting -21 with eight consecutive rounds under par, and was a member of the USC Women’s Golf Team prior to turning pro. Lily's social media presence influences many young followers to become more attracted to the game of golf, as she shares her life in photos and videos on and off the course.

In this episode, we learn more about her development as a player; the importance of mindset and mentorship; the impact of social media on the game; and how she envisions the future of golf.

Golf, Lifestyle, Mental Game, Tour Professionals, Media & TechnologyGuest UserMay 26, 2020Comment