GOLF IN THE LIFE OF – education for golf instructors

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 the first step to improving your coaching is doing a self-assessment. You’ll learn who you […] The post Pete Hinojosa: The Power of Personalities appeare...

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 background includes design, development and delivery of training curriculum with emphasis on leadership. Pete has […] The post Pete Hinojosa: understanding your patterns vs. your students’...

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 the rocky start and how it was still the best golf she ever played. She […] The post Suzy Whaley: doing what the challenge requires appeared first on GOLF IN THE LIFE OF - educatio...

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 a professional golfer, as well as the coaching mentality that supported it. She continued to […] The post Suzy Whaley: the key to longevity is in the process appeared first on G...

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 to a positive or negative mindset, as well as why resisting any nerves before getting […] The post Karl Morris: How Context Transforms Performance appeared first on GOLF IN T...

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 the mind and game technique has helped many Tour Players and Juniors over the years […] The post Karl Morris: Coaching a Context Mindset appeared first on GOLF IN THE LIFE O...

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 the results you or your player deserves.  The numbers-based strategy and system of DECADE comes […] The post Scott Fawcett: Stop Trying SO Hard (part 2) appeared first on GOL...

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 Golf to 3rd in World Amateurs. Fawcett shares the best advice he gave Will on […] The post Scott Fawcett: Stop Coaching These 3 Mistakes appeared first...

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 stuck in his own trap and the invaluable help from Coach Will Robins to reevaluate […] The post VJ Trolio: Developing Junior Golfers for Success (part 2) appeared first on GOLF IN THE...

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 explains his coaching philosophy, the importance of sequence, timing and force and the difference in […] The post VJ Trolio: Developing Juniors for Success appeared first on GOL...

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 players of all levels. His own journey has shaped the way he helps players and […] The post Warren Bottke: Coaching Juniors into Elite Players (part 2) appeared...

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 expertise. In this first episode, Warren shares his strategies that result in improvement and longevity […] The post Warren Bottke: Coaching Junior...

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 at the NCAA championship and qualified for the U.S. Amateur Championships in 1999 and 2002. […] The post Walter Chun: What it takes to become a Division I golfer appeared first on GOLF...

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 and three things that ever listener should do in practice. If you missed the first […] The post Chris Mayson: Developing Elite Players – Part 2 appeared first on GOLF IN THE LIFE O...

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, what he looks for in players that he coaches now. This is loaded with information […] The post Chris Mayson: How to Develop Elite Players appeared first on GOLF IN THE LIFE OF - education...

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 also shares the greatest lessons that shaped his coaching journey. Each offers insightful perspective for […] The post 3 Fundamentals of Success with Tony Ruggiero (Part Tw...

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 a successful business. He had so much great information to share we’ve made two episodes. […] The post 3 Fundamentals of Success with Tony Ruggiero (Part One) ap...

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 member of the PGA of America, a Co-Founder of TPI, Titleist Performance Institute and works […] The post Dave Phillips: you NEED to be creative in building a business appeared first on GOLF IN THE...

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 “Best Golf School in America” on multiple occasions, and their coaching has gleaned well over […] The post Lynn Marriott and...

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 his weeks look like now. He explains the mentality it took to get there, and […] The post Martin Chuck: From Director of Golf to selling 180,000+ training aids appeared first on GOLF IN THE...

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 the most successful coaches and business people, getting clear on what type of golf instructor […] The post Michael Breed: The #1 thing YOU need to do to...

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 a clear vision and be leaders to our players. We need to learn from the […] The post How top instructors are coaching during the COVID-19 situation appeared first on GOLF IN T...

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. To have a clear vision and be leaders to our players. We need to learn […] The post Will You Be Ready When Your Course Re-Opens? appeared first on GOLF IN THE LIFE OF - educati...

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 calm. To have a clear vision and be leaders to our players. We need to […] The post What We’re Learning About Overcoming Struggles as Golf Instructors appeared first...

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 of crisis. Have questions and want some guidance during this time? Coach Will Robins has […] The post Advice for Golf Instructors During the Coronavirus appeared first on GOLF IN THE LIFE O...