Hurricane Junior Golf Tour

Beyond The Scorecard

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Join Mario Conte (Founder & Executive Director) & Joey Criscitello (Digital Media Director) as they bring a fresh and original perspective to junior golf, business, and life. Each episode dives into conversations with athletes, entrepreneurs, coaches, and creatives who share their unique journeys - both on and off the course. From navigating high-pressure tee shots to building careers and finding balance in a busy world, we explore the stories and lessons that shape success. Whether you're a junior golfer chasing college dreams, a parent looking for insight, or someone hungry for real-world bu...

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Alex Guminski Is An NIL EXPERT! 21.10.2025 24:58

In this episode, we’re joined by Alex Guminski, an industry expert in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), to break down what every athlete and parent needs to know about navigating the evolving NIL landscape. Alex shares insight on how junior and collegiate golfers can build their personal brand, leverage partnerships responsibly, and prepare for opportunities both on and off the course. Whether you’...

Henrik Stenson DROPS KNOWLEDGE 06.10.2025 25:19

In this episode of Beyond the Scorecard, we sit down with golf legend Henrik Stenson — Open Champion, FedEx Cup winner, Ryder Cup hero, and one of the game’s most respected figures. Henrik takes us inside his unforgettable 2016 Open Championship duel with Phil Mickelson, reflects on his record-setting 2013 season, and shares what it’s been like watching his son Karl forge his own path in golf. We...

Navigating Success & Parenthood w/ Actor Scott Baio 16.09.2025 22:13

🎙️ Navigating Success and Parenthood with Scott Baio On this episode of Beyond The Scorecard, we’re joined by actor, entrepreneur, and proud junior golf dad Scott Baio. From starring in some of television’s most iconic shows to building a career beyond the screen, Scott has navigated the highs and challenges of success with resilience and focus. Now, as the father of a competitive junior golfer,...

Advice From Mark Leon | Head Coach At Penn State 11.09.2025 31:31

🎙️ Beyond the Scorecard: Featuring Penn State Head Coach Mark Leon On this episode of Beyond the Scorecard, we sit down with Penn State Men’s Golf Head Coach Mark Leon for an inside look at what it takes to succeed on and off the course. From balancing academics, athletics, and life as a student-athlete, to the qualities he looks for in players who want to achieve greatness, Coach Leon shares his...

Developing Winners with Chris Haack 27.08.2025 27:41

🎙️ In this episode of Beyond the Scorecard, Joey and Mario sit down with Chris Haack, the legendary Men’s Head Golf Coach at the University of Georgia. Since taking the helm in 1996, Coach Haack has built one of college golf’s most successful programs — leading the Bulldogs to 2 National Championships, 8 SEC titles, and 67 team tournament wins. His impact goes far beyond trophies, having shaped th...

Chatting w/ Mac Thayer of Junior Golf Scoreboard 19.08.2025 26:43

🎙️ Beyond the Scorecard: Episode with Mac Thayer, Founder of Junior Golf Scoreboard In this episode of Beyond the Scorecard, Mario Conte and Joey Criscitello sit down with Mac Thayer, founder of Junior Golf Scoreboard, one of the most influential platforms in junior golf. Mac shares the story behind JGS, how rankings really work, what college coaches are looking for, and what junior golfers and th...

The Current Landscape of Junior Golf | Beyond The Scorecard | Episode 0 11.08.2025 18:38

Beyond the Scorecard | Episode 0: Meet the Hosts & The State of Junior Golf Welcome to the very first episode of Beyond the Scorecard! Join hosts Mario and Joey as they introduce themselves and share their passion for junior golf. In this Episode Zero, we dive into the current landscape of junior golf — The debut episode sets the stage for the conversations to come, looking at how junior golf...