GOLF IN THE LIFE OF – education for golf instructors

By Cordie Walker : Golf Coaches Educator

What's GOLF IN THE LIFE OF – education for golf instructors about?

golfinthelifeof.com Our goal is to help golf instructors learn from peers who have succeeded. Learn from real life stories of successful golf instructors and people in the golf business. These interviews are more than how to teach the swing but how to grow and maintain a thriving business in the golf industry.

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GOLF IN THE LIFE OF – education for golf instructors episodes:

04.18.2024
Andy Matthews: How to Train Your Players to Perform Under Pressure
Will Robins talks with Andy Matthews from Neuropeak Pro about the critical role of breathing in golf performance. Andy, a former professional golfer, shares his insights on how breathing techniques can help manage stress and improve physiological responses on the...
02.05.2024
Jason Baile: The Recipe for Building PGA Tour Winners- Part 2 (with special guest Brad Faxon)
In this episode of Golf in the Life of, host Will Robins welcomes back Jason Baile, a seasoned golf coach who shares their approach to coaching and mentoring. Baile emphasizes the judicious use of technology, the importance of a thorough...
01.22.2024
Jason Baile: The Recipe for Building PGA Tour Winners- Part 1
In this episode of the Golf in the Life of podcast, host Will Robins talks with golf coach Jason Baile about the intricacies of coaching high-level players. They delve into Jason’s experience with Lucas Glover’s transformation, overcoming the yips, and...
06.30.2023
Randy Smith: Lessons from the World’s #1 Coach (part 2)
In this episode of the Golf in the Life of podcast, we welcome back Randy Smith, a golf instructor, who shares his insights on what he looks for in young golfers who have the potential to become elite players. He...
06.16.2023
Randy Smith: Lessons from the World’s #1 Coach (part 1)
The Golf in the Life of podcast features Randy Smith, a renowned golf instructor who has taught some of the best players in the world. Randy shares his unique journey into coaching, the importance of communication and building rapport with...
05.29.2023
Lorin Anderson: Business Value of Golf Instruction (part 2)
In this episode of the Golf in the Life of podcast, Will and Lorin Anderson discuss the current state of the golf industry amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. While some golf pros may believe that the industry will continue to thrive...
05.15.2023
Lorin Anderson: Business Value of Golf Instruction (part 1)
In this episode of the Golf in the Life of podcast, host Will Robins interviews Lorin Anderson, the owner and founder of Proponent Group, a golf instructor networking organization. They discuss the role of Proponent Group in the golf industry...
05.01.2023
Dr. Rick Sessinghaus: The FlowCode
In this episode of the Golf in the Life of podcast, host Will Robins speaks with coaches Rick Sessinghaus and Josh Alpert, two instructors with a wealth of experience in the game. The two discuss their work in developing the...
04.14.2023
Mike LaBauve: Short Game Assessment (Part 2)
In this episode of the Golf in the life podcast, the guest speaker, Mike LaBauve, discusses the short game evaluation tool he uses to help his students set goals to improve their scores. Tour players often find it too easy...
03.31.2023
Mike LaBauve: Short Game Assessment (Part 1)
In this episode of the Golf in the Life of podcast, Will Robins discusses the best short game assessment for golfers looking to improve their scores. The assessment is so effective that the University of California’s golf team used it...
01.05.2023
James Sieckmann: High Performance Coaching (Part 2)
Coach Will Robins and James Sieckmann jump right into his advice for creating an effective online product: -Don’t do it too early, make sure you’re extremely confident of a certain topic. -Look at it as the end user. What is...
12.22.2022
James Sieckmann: High Performance Coaching
Coach Will Robins is joined by James Sieckmann, Master of the Modern Short Game, to talk about his coaching disciplines, the different tactics he uses to help players of all levels, and his process in writing his first book. James’...
11.22.2022
Mark Blackburn: Finding your niche
Mark Blackburn is back for another great episode that is rich with information for every coach including: – Twelve things he looks for when hiring a new coach – What he looks for when working with new players – Why...
11.10.2022
Mark Blackburn: Every lesson is an opportunity to get better
Mark Blackburn has been named PGA Teacher of the Year, Golf Digest’s 50 Best Teachers, Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher and has built a world class brand. The Blackburn Golf Academy develops and coaches players at every skill level. He...
10.13.2022
Jim Hardy: Hit the Next Ball Better (Part 2)
Jim Hardy and Coach Will Robins jump right into marketing; how to build your brand as a coach and what you can do to coach more effectively. Jim shares his twenty-five year process of studying different personality types-with Jennifer Munro,...
09.20.2022
Jim Hardy : Hit the Next Ball Better (Part 1)
Jim Hardy, PGA joins Coach Will Robins to share his journey from playing on tour to becoming a coach and creator of The Plane Truth. Hardy was named the National PGA Teacher of the Year in 2007, has been nominated...
09.05.2022
Where Golf is Heading
Co-Founder, Coach Will Robins, answers “where do you see recreational golf going in the next 18months?”, and explains how you can create a scaleable business as people start returning to the office and the change in economy impacts the boom...
08.30.2022
The New Direction of the Golf Industry (Part 2)
Coach Will Robins and Jay Karen, Chief Executive Officer of NGCOA, jump right back into discussing the new direction of golf. Starting with how facilities should look to Top Golf’s example in order to generate more business by creating fun...
08.17.2022
The New Direction of the Golf Industry
Will Robins sits down with Jay Karen, Chief Executive Officer of National Golf Course Owners Association, to discuss how Teaching Professionals and Course Owners/Managers can align in vision and work together for more effective results. The NGCOA has three main...
07.26.2022
10 Years of GITLO: Will and Cordie discuss the journey and evolution of the golf industry (Part 2)
Will and Cordie hop directly into technology’s influence on the golf industry and instruction. We’ve come a long way with indoor training, from the first bad simulators to indoor facilities becoming commonplace for entertainment in addition to practice that offers...
07.12.2022
10 Years of GITLO: Will and Cordie discuss the journey and evolution of the golf industry
After ten years of Golf In The Life Of, Will and Cordie reflect on how they started working together and how the past ten years have been for them both and the industry. Their journey has led to impactful shifts...
05.31.2022
Shane Ryan: Fixing the Golf Pro Crisis
Illustration by Madison Kethcum Shane Ryan joins Coach Will Robins to discuss his recent article, “The Club Pro Crisis”. He shares several of many stories he received of the hardship and difficulties that Pros currently face. They talk through the...
05.20.2022
Pete Hinojosa: The Power of Personalities
Coach Will Robins and Pete Hinojosa jump right in part two, discussing how you can simplify the DISC training to be remembered and without over generalizing people. Pete explains, “everyone is a unique combination of the four tendencies”; and why...
05.13.2022
Pete Hinojosa: understanding your patterns vs. your students’
Coach Will Robins sits down with Pete Hinojosa to help you get out of coaching Golf and into the mindset of the person in front of you. Pete has more than 25 years of experience in training and development. His...
05.05.2022
Suzy Whaley: doing what the challenge requires
In part two, we hear the incredible story of Suzy Whaley playing on the PGA; why it took her three months to accept, how she handled 3000 interviews in nine months, alongside training and a full-time job. Listen to hear...
04.28.2022
Suzy Whaley: the key to longevity is in the process
We’re joined by a history-making instructor, Suzy Whaley. Suzy Whaley was one of only six women to play on the PGA tour, and in our first episode she shares how her love for playing the game laid the foundation in becoming...
03.24.2022
Karl Morris: How Context Transforms Performance
Kicking off part 2 with Karl Morris, we jump right in with what key factors of a context mindset that players needs to embrace to see results. He shares some significant insights on how our body organizes movement in response...
03.17.2022
Karl Morris: Coaching a Context Mindset
Karl Morris, founder of The Mind Factor, sits down with Coach Will Robins to clarify how to change your coaching so it aligns with the context and environment of the game so your players get better. Karl’s focus on integrating...
11.09.2021
Scott Fawcett: Stop Trying SO Hard (part 2)
Welcome back to the second part of our interview with DECADE Founder, Scott Fawcett. Coach Will Robins and Scott discuss to stop trying so hard to make putts and instead start by focusing on “not sucking” will lead to getting...
11.02.2021
Scott Fawcett: Stop Coaching These 3 Mistakes
Scott Fawcett, founder of DECADE golf, shares how his experience and a sequence of events led to working with Will Zalatoris and the creation of a renowned course management system DECADE. In three months, Zalatoris went from ranking 3300 in Junior...
08.17.2021
VJ Trolio: Developing Junior Golfers for Success (part 2)
Our second episode with Coach VJ Trolio, is full of candid conversations about his personal experience of knowing what to say as a parent and a coach, the major shift he needed with his teaching. He shares how he got...
08.10.2021
VJ Trolio: Developing Juniors for Success
Author, Coach and golf parent, VJ Trolio, discusses with Coach Will Robins how he balances coaching and parenting. Both of his sons are on the path to the elite level; with Cohen recently playing in the USGA final. VJ also...
08.03.2021
Warren Bottke: Coaching Juniors into Elite Players (part 2)
We’re back with Warren Bottke, for further insight on how to develop juniors into elite golfers. He shares incredible stories from coaching Brooks Koepka, how he became a coach and the amazing experiences he’s had due to golf and coaching...
07.26.2021
Warren Bottke: Coaching Juniors into Elite Golfers
We’re bringing you two episodes with star coach, Warren Bottke, to talk about developing juniors into elite golfers. Warren has been coaching for 48 years, his accolades and successful players, i.e. four time major champion, Brooks Koepka, speak to his...
06.24.2021
Walter Chun: What it takes to become a Division I golfer
Will Robins sits down with Walter Chun, the Head Coach of Men’s Golf at Cal. Walter first joined the Bears as a player in 1997, being a two-time team captain who competed three times at the NCAA West Regional, once...
06.01.2021
Chris Mayson: Developing Elite Players – Part 2
We jump right into the second part of our interview with Chris Mayson. We hear his key points of focus and the exercises he uses right before a tournament. Plus, he explains his perfect lesson, what he’s learned on tour...
05.24.2021
Chris Mayson: How to Develop Elite Players
Chris Mayson, Coach of K.H. Lee PGA Tour Winner, shares how to develop elite players with us. We hear how he went from setting a goal to making it happen. He speaks candidly on his process, how he keeps growing,...
03.17.2021
3 Fundamentals of Success with Tony Ruggiero (Part Two)
Welcome back to the second part of our conversation with Top 50 instructor, Tony Ruggiero. We talk in greater detail on the value of always learning and having a team of different perspectives will make you a better coach. Tony...
03.04.2021
3 Fundamentals of Success with Tony Ruggiero (Part One)
Will Robins has Top 50 Instructor, Tony Ruggiero, share the three main keys to his success. Tony shares the incredible obstacles he’s gone through, the greatest lessons he’s learned and what you really need to be focusing on with building...
12.17.2020
Dave Phillips: you NEED to be creative in building a business
Dave Phillips is one of the most sought after golf instructors in the country, he’s rated one of the Top 100 Teachers in the country by Golf Magazine and Top 50 by Golf Digest. He’s a Class A and faculty...
12.03.2020
Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson: Creating a Foundation for Success
Vision54 Founders, Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson, join us this week. Together they’re internationally recognized, two of the highest ranked female instructors in America, and are regularly featured among Golf Digest’s Top 50 Greatest Teachers. Their golf school has received...
11.02.2020
Martin Chuck: From Director of Golf to selling 180,000+ training aids
This week we talk with Martin Chuck – he’s a top 50 instructor, and has created one of the most successful tools and academies out there. Martin gives us a deep look at his experience from starting out to what...
10.22.2020
Michael Breed: The #1 thing YOU need to do to be Successful
Will Robins sits down with Michael Breed. He shares how he’s built his career, the lessons that have transformed his perspectives, and the mental hurdles that he’s had to continually outwork. Listen in to their insightful discussion on what makes...
04.08.2020
How top instructors are coaching during the COVID-19 situation
Join coaches from all over the world as we discuss what they’re doing and how they’re helping students even when they can’t teach in person. In this time of insanity that we understand the importance of staying calm. To have...
03.31.2020
Will You Be Ready When Your Course Re-Opens?
Join Coach Will Robins on a live call with golf coaches from all over the world as they talk about how they’re dealing with the COVID-19 situation. In this time of insanity that we understand the importance of staying calm....
03.24.2020
What We’re Learning About Overcoming Struggles as Golf Instructors
Will Robins talks about what they’ve learned so far about what to do during COVID-19 pandemic as golf instructors. Listen in and reach out if you have questions. In this time of insanity that we understand the importance of staying...
03.17.2020
Advice for Golf Instructors During the Coronavirus
In this time of insanity that we understand the importance of staying calm. To have a clear vision and be leaders to our players. We need to learn from the past and hear from the successes of others during time...
12.19.2019
How to Grow a Coaching Business as a Head Professional at a Private Club
For many Head Golf Professionals, it’s all too easy to be stuck in the office. Their time is pulled in so many different directions that they don’t have time to teach and increase their revenue. Today we talk about how...
12.06.2019
How to Become a Successful Elite Golf Coach w/ VJ Trolio
When you walk into the teaching studio at Old Waverly Golf Club in Westpoint, Mississippi, you’ll notice a large chalkboard with the words “What you do is not who you are and, who you are is not what you do.” ...
11.07.2019
How to Build a Profitable Thriving Junior Program you LOVE
In this episode of Golf in the Life, Will Robins sits down with Riley Andrews to discuss his journey from struggling on mini tours, to running one of the most successful junior academies in the country. If you’re a golf...

What's GOLF IN THE LIFE OF – education for golf instructors about?

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GOLF IN THE LIFE OF – education for golf instructors episodes:

Andy Matthews: How to Train Your Players to Perform Under Pressure

Jason Baile: The Recipe for Building PGA Tour Winners- Part 2 (with special guest Brad Faxon)

Jason Baile: The Recipe for Building PGA Tour Winners- Part 1

Randy Smith: Lessons from the World’s #1 Coach (part 2)

Randy Smith: Lessons from the World’s #1 Coach (part 1)

Lorin Anderson: Business Value of Golf Instruction (part 2)

Lorin Anderson: Business Value of Golf Instruction (part 1)

Dr. Rick Sessinghaus: The FlowCode

Mike LaBauve: Short Game Assessment (Part 2)

Mike LaBauve: Short Game Assessment (Part 1)

James Sieckmann: High Performance Coaching (Part 2)

James Sieckmann: High Performance Coaching

Mark Blackburn: Finding your niche

Mark Blackburn: Every lesson is an opportunity to get better

Jim Hardy: Hit the Next Ball Better (Part 2)

Jim Hardy : Hit the Next Ball Better (Part 1)

Where Golf is Heading

The New Direction of the Golf Industry (Part 2)

The New Direction of the Golf Industry

10 Years of GITLO: Will and Cordie discuss the journey and evolution of the golf industry (Part 2)

10 Years of GITLO: Will and Cordie discuss the journey and evolution of the golf industry

Shane Ryan: Fixing the Golf Pro Crisis

Pete Hinojosa: The Power of Personalities

Pete Hinojosa: understanding your patterns vs. your students’

Suzy Whaley: doing what the challenge requires

Suzy Whaley: the key to longevity is in the process

Karl Morris: How Context Transforms Performance

Karl Morris: Coaching a Context Mindset

Scott Fawcett: Stop Trying SO Hard (part 2)

Scott Fawcett: Stop Coaching These 3 Mistakes

VJ Trolio: Developing Junior Golfers for Success (part 2)

VJ Trolio: Developing Juniors for Success

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

Warren Bottke: Coaching Juniors into Elite Golfers

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

Chris Mayson: Developing Elite Players – Part 2

Chris Mayson: How to Develop Elite Players

3 Fundamentals of Success with Tony Ruggiero (Part Two)

3 Fundamentals of Success with Tony Ruggiero (Part One)

Dave Phillips: you NEED to be creative in building a business

Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson: Creating a Foundation for Success

Martin Chuck: From Director of Golf to selling 180,000+ training aids

Michael Breed: The #1 thing YOU need to do to be Successful

How top instructors are coaching during the COVID-19 situation

Will You Be Ready When Your Course Re-Opens?

What We’re Learning About Overcoming Struggles as Golf Instructors

Advice for Golf Instructors During the Coronavirus

How to Grow a Coaching Business as a Head Professional at a Private Club

How to Become a Successful Elite Golf Coach w/ VJ Trolio

How to Build a Profitable Thriving Junior Program you LOVE