By Noah Sachs
Noah Sachs explores topics related to coaching and elite sport performance. Through interviews, books and personal experiences, Noah shares ideas and discusses concepts which can help coaches and a
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The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.
0:00 - Introduction
0:46- The Current State of Golf Coaching
2:23 - Traditional Approach to Golf Coaching vs. CLA
9:26 - Defining a Skilled Golfer
11:59 - The Myth of the "A" Game
13:07 - The Bricoleur Coach
14:26 - Constraints in Golf
15:44 - Darwinian Perspective on CLA
16:56 - High Performance Training Groups
21:20 - Do Elite Golfers Need to Make Swing Changes?
22:48 - Interesting Golf Stats
24:54 - What Makes A Great Coach?
Referenced Books
A Constraints-Led Approach to Golf Coaching: https://www.amazon.com/Constraints-Led-Approach-Routledge-Constraints-Based-Methodologies-ebook-dp-B08DJDQNV6/dp/B08DJDQNV6/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=
The Constraints-Led Approach: Principles for Sports Coaching and Practice Design: https://www.amazon.com/Constraints-Led-Approach-Constraints-Based-Methodologies/dp/113810406X
About Noah Sachs, PGA, CSCS
Noah is a performance coach. His passion is helping athletes maximize their potential. Noah specializes in the intersection between optimizing the body, mind, and skill-training environments. He currently works with professional golfers and elite amateurs in Taiwan. His clients play on the TPGA, TLPGA, JLPGA and CLPGA Tour.
Noah is based in Taiwan, working as the Director of Fitness at Dream Golf Academy. He also serves as the Director of Fitness for the Taiwan National Golf Team.
Academics & Certifications:
Masters in Sport & Performance Psychology
Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (CSCS)
PGA of America - Class A Member
Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms)
Functional Range Assessment Certified
TPI Fitness Level 3
TPI Golf Level 2
Contact Information
Email - [email protected]
Instagram - @nsgolffitness
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/noahsachs
0:00 - Introduction
1:08 - What is a Constraint-Led Approach (CLA)
7:41 - Repetition Without Repetition
11:36 - Environment Design Principles (EDP)
17:05 - Traditional Coaching vs. CLA
20:52 - Redefining The Role of a Coach
22:06 - How a CLA supports Self-Determination Theory
Referenced Books
The Constraints-Led Approach: Principles for Sports Coaching and Practice Design: https://www.amazon.com/Constraints-Led-Approach-Constraints-Based-Methodologies/dp/113810406X
A Constraints-Led Approach to Golf Coaching: https://www.amazon.com/Constraints-Led-Approach-Routledge-Constraints-Based-Methodologies-ebook-dp-B08DJDQNV6/dp/B08DJDQNV6/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=
About Noah Sachs, PGA, CSCS
Noah is a performance coach. His passion is helping athletes maximize their potential. Noah specializes in the intersection between optimizing the body, mind, and skill-training environments. He currently works with professional golfers and elite amateurs in Taiwan. His clients play on the TPGA, TLPGA, JLPGA and CLPGA Tour.
Noah is based in Taiwan, working as the Director of Fitness at Dream Golf Academy. He also serves as the Director of Fitness for the Taiwan National Golf Team.
Academics & Certifications:
Masters in Sport & Performance Psychology
Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (CSCS)
PGA of America - Class A Member
Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms)
Functional Range Assessment Certified
TPI Fitness Level 3
TPI Golf Level 2
Contact Information
Email - [email protected]
Instagram - @nsgolffitness
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/noahsachs
0:00 Introduction
0:38 - Who is this book for?
3:24 - Practical lifestyle changes for a longer life
4:20 - Reduced Consumption of Animal Products
9:42 - Fasting
11:31 - Exercise
13:05 - Exposure to hot and cold
15:48 - Why aging is a disease
18:19 - Why we age and how can it be cured
19:30 - Sinclair's personal lifestyle & diet
22:30 - Birth Certificate Error (Thought Experiment)
Referenced Books
Lifespan: https://www.amazon.com/Lifespan-Why-Age_and-Dont-Have/dp/1501191977
About Noah Sachs, PGA, CSCS
Noah is a performance coach. His passion is helping athletes maximize their potential. Noah specializes in the intersection between optimizing the body, mind, and skill-training environments. He currently works with professional golfers and elite amateurs in Taiwan. His clients play on the TPGA, TLPGA, JLPGA and CLPGA Tour.
Noah is based in Taiwan, working as the Director of Fitness at Dream Golf Academy. He also serves as the Director of Fitness for the Taiwan National Golf Team.
Academics & Certifications:
Masters in Sport & Performance Psychology
Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (CSCS)
PGA of America - Class A Member
Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms)
Functional Range Assessment Certified
TPI Fitness Level 3
TPI Golf Level 2
Contact Information
Email - [email protected]
Instagram - @nsgolffitness
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/noahsachs
0:46 - Who is this book for?
2:24 - Why "Exercise" Is A Bizarre Concept
5:20 - Why Not Wanting To Exercise is Normal
7:44 - Find Your "Why" For Exercise
9:05 - How Our Brain's Reward System Influences Exercise
12:20 - Aging vs. Senescence
17:35 - Where Did Dumbbells get their name from
18:03 - Conclusion
Referenced Books
Exercised: https://www.amazon.com/Exercised-Science-Physical-Activity-Health-ebook/dp/B085G867LR
The Story of the Human Body: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EK28WSQ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i2
The Molecule of More: https://www.amazon.com/Molecule-More-Chemical-Creativity_and-Determine/dp/1946885118
About Noah Sachs, PGA, CSCS
Noah is a performance coach. His passion is helping athletes maximize their potential. Noah specializes in the intersection between optimizing the body, mind, and skill-training environments. He currently works with professional golfers and elite amateurs in Taiwan. His clients play on the TPGA, TLPGA, JLPGA and CLPGA Tour.
Noah is based in Taiwan, working as the Director of Fitness at Dream Golf Academy. He also serves as the Director of Fitness for the Taiwan National Golf Team.
Academics & Certifications:
Masters in Sport & Performance Psychology
Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (CSCS)
PGA of America - Class A Member
Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms)
Functional Range Assessment Certified
TPI Fitness Level 3
TPI Golf Level 2
Contact Information:
Email - [email protected]
Instagram - @nsgolffitness
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/noahsachs
0:00 - Introduction
1:09 - Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation
2:39 - Self-Determination Theory
3:46 - Different Types of Motivation
11:48 - Fundamental Psychological Needs
15:45 - Summary of Self-Determination Theory
16:40 - Motivational Interviewing
17:27 - Change Talk
18:31 - Different Coaching Styles
19:44 - Ambivalence
21:41 - Reflective Listening
23:35 - Commonalities of Self-Determination Theory & Motivational Interviewing
24:39 - Quantity vs. Quality of Motivation
26:43 - Goal Setting (Why,What, How)
28:11 - How To Give Advice To Athletes (Ask, Offer, Ask)
30:01 - The Correcting Reflex
33:02 - Praise vs. Affirmation
35:36 - Dealing with boring and repetitive tasks
37:15 - Closing Questions
Books Referenced
Motivational Interviewing, Third Edition: Helping People Change by William Miller & Steven Rollnick
Coaching Athletes to Be Their Best: Motivational Interviewing in Sports by Stephen Rollnick, Jonathan Fader, Jeff Breckon, and Theresa B. Moyers
Papers Referenced
There’s nothing more practical than a good theory: Integrating motivational interviewing and self-determination theory by Maarten Vansteenkiste and Kennon M. Sheldon
Exploring the Understanding and Application of Motivational Interviewing in Applied Sport Psychology by Rory Mack, Jeff Breckon, Joanne Butt, and Ian Maynard
About Noah Sachs, PGA, CSCS
Noah is a performance coach. His passion is helping athletes maximize their potential. Noah specializes in the intersection between optimizing the body, mind, and skill-training environments. He currently works with professional golfers and elite amateurs in Taiwan. His clients play on the TPGA, TLPGA, JLPGA and CLPGA Tour.
Noah is based in Taiwan, working as the Director of Fitness at Dream Golf Academy. He also serves as the Director of Fitness for the Taiwan National Golf Team.
Academics & Certifications:
Masters in Sport & Performance Psychology
Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (CSCS)
PGA of America - Class A Member
Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms)
Functional Range Assessment Certified
TPI Fitness Level 3
TPI Golf Level 2
Contact Information:
Email - [email protected]
Instagram - @nsgolffitness
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/noahsachs
0:00 - Introduction
0:23 - Improving the shot vs. Improving the swing
6:15 - Common Practice Mistakes
7:58 - Time-Based Practice vs. Productive Practice
13:52 - Avoiding vs. Managing Mistakes
17:40 - The False Concept of Practice and Sacrifice
20:44 - Golf Is a Performance Art
22:30 - Helping Athletes Develop The Mental Architecture For Success
29:39 - Closing Questions For Coaches
Closing Questions:
For Athletes:
What is one change you can make to your training to promote the idea of managing mistakes instead of avoiding mistakes?
For Coaches:
What is one action you can take that will make your students less reliant on you?
About Jonathan Wallett:
With over 30 years of experience helping players score lower, Jonathan Wallett has dedicated his career to helping elite amateur and professional golfers all over the world.
Jon has spent 12 years coaching on major tours, including helping players win on the European Tour, Asian Tour, LPGA Tour, and European Ladies Tour.
From 2016 to 2018 Jon was head coach of the Hong Kong Golf Team. Jon's track-record speaks for itself. Notable achievements include increasing the number of Hong Kong top 1000 WAGR players from one to five players, over a two year period.
As an advanced fellow of the PGA, Jon has been a keynote speaker at coaching conferences throughout Europe and Asia.
Jon is the author of seven books on elite performance, most recently publishing "Pathway to the Tour - Critical Keys to Building a Tour Career".
In our conversation we cover a variety of topics related to elite golf performance including:
1. The Coach-Athlete relationship
2. The challenges elite golfers in Asia face
3. What to consider before turning professional
Contact Information:
Website: http://elitecoaching.com/
"Pathway to the Tour" Workbook - http://elitecoaching.com/workbooks/index.html
About Noah Sachs, PGA, CSCS
Noah is a performance coach. His passion is helping athletes maximize their potential. Noah specializes in the intersection between optimizing the body, mind, and skill-training environments. He currently works with professional golfers and elite amateurs in Taiwan. His clients play on the TPGA, TLPGA, JLPGA and CLPGA Tour.
Noah is based in Taiwan, working as the Director of Fitness at Dream Golf Academy. He also serves as the Director of Fitness for the Taiwan National Golf Team.
Academics & Certifications:
Masters in Sport & Performance Psychology
Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (CSCS)
PGA of America - Class A Member
Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms)
Functional Range Assessment Certified
TPI Fitness Level 3
TPI Golf Level 2
Contact Information:
Email - [email protected]
Instagram - @nsgolffitness
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/noahsachs
Time Stamps
0:00 - Introduction
2:21 - How Dopamine influences our desire for change
4:08 - Changing the fundamental question we ask of coaches
6:48 - Tiger's often overlooked stat
8:52 - Common mistakes made while practicing
10:48 - Practice volume on main tour vs satellite tour
12:39 - The importance of disconnecting from golf
15:32 - Incorrect concepts
18:53 - What to consider before turning pro
21:00 - Challenges for elite golfers in Asia
26:53 - On-Course vs. Driving Range Assessments
31:14 - The parallels of coaching and parenting
33:34 - Developing The "Selfs"
38:00 - Four quadrants of player development
40:28 - Why practicing more isn't always better
About Jonathan Wallett:
With over 30 years of experience helping players score lower, Jonathan Wallett has dedicated his career to helping elite amateur and professional golfers all over the world.
Jon has spent 12 years coaching on major tours, including helping players win on the European Tour, Asian Tour, LPGA Tour, and European Ladies Tour.
From 2016 to 2018 Jon was head coach of the Hong Kong Golf Team. Jon's track-record speaks for itself. Notable achievements include increasing the number of Hong Kong top 1000 WAGR players from one to five players, over a two year period.
As an advanced fellow of the PGA, Jon has been a keynote speaker at coaching conferences throughout Europe and Asia.
Jon is the author of seven books on elite performance, most recently publishing "Pathway to the Tour - Critical Keys to Building a Tour Career".
In our conversation we cover a variety of topics related to elite golf performance including:
1. The Coach-Athlete relationship
2. The challenges elite golfers in Asia face
3. What to consider before turning professional
Contact Information:
Website: http://elitecoaching.com/
"Pathway to the Tour" Workbook - http://elitecoaching.com/workbooks/index.html
About Noah Sachs, PGA, CSCS
Noah is a performance coach. His passion is helping athletes maximize their potential. Noah specializes in the intersection between optimizing the body, mind, and skill-training environments. He currently works with professional golfers and elite amateurs in Taiwan. His clients play on the TPGA, TLPGA, JLPGA and CLPGA Tour.
Noah is based in Taiwan, working as the Director of Fitness at Dream Golf Academy. He also serves as the Director of Fitness for the Taiwan National Golf Team.
Academics & Certifications:
Masters in Sport & Performance Psychology
Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (CSCS)
PGA of America - Class A Member
Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms)
Functional Range Assessment Certified
TPI Fitness Level 3
TPI Golf Level 2
Contact Information:
Email - [email protected]
Instagram - @nsgolffitness
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/noahsachs
The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.