Critical Traits for an Ideal Coach and an Ideal Swing - Cheryl Anderson
Two-time LPGA National Teacher of the Year Cheryl Anderson shares the research that she was involved in while on the national education committee for the PGA of America about the traits found in an ideal coach. The second half of this engaging discussion centers on why she always teaches her students to draw the ball first when creating an ideal swing.
Andrew Rice - Things I've Learned So Far (Part I)
Andrew Rice is Director of Instruction at Berkeley Hall in SC and has been teaching for nearly 25 years. Here he discusses the blending of the new teaching technologies with the art of communication to create the best possible learning experience possible. He covers many issues that every top instructor needs to keep in mind as you grow as a teacher.
Andrew Rice - Things I've Learned So Far (Part II)
Andrew Rice is Director of Instruction at Berkeley Hall in SC and has been teaching for nearly 25 years. Here he discusses the blending of the new teaching technologies with the art of communication to create the best possible learning experience possible. He covers many issues that every top instructor needs to keep in mind as you grow as a teacher.
Becoming a Complete Coach - Mike Malaska
2011 PGA of America National Teacher of the Year, Mike Malaska, returns to the Proponent Group stage with his take on the current state of teaching and coaching in Becoming a Complete Coach. Malaska has concerns that the new generation of coaches are missing critical skills that keep them from being more effective with their students. Few have a stronger passion for teaching the game than does Mike and it shows in this presentation from the 2023 PGA Show.
PG Live - Vision54 Episode 030
The Vision54 team of Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott visit Proponent Group Live to talk about their unique programs for coaching coaches and how coaches can become more effective by better understanding and training the critical "human skills" that have a huge effect on a golfer's ability to perform on the golf course.
PG Live - Eric Alpenfels Episode 026
The Modern Golf School is a mainstay of Pinehurst Resort's instruction programming and has been headed up for nearly 30 years by Golf Digest Top 50 Best Teacher Eric Alpenfels. Eric joins us to talk about his keys to delivering a great golf school experience and how to effectively conduct group instruction in general. In this episode we talk about how Eric designs a variety of golf school programs for Pinehurst's clientele. We also discuss Eric's 25 years of research with Dr. Bob Christina from UNC-Greensboro and how their learnings about training methods, drill effectiveness and other studies have informed how Eric runs his group instruction.
PG Live - Rick Sessinghaus Episode 022
Rick Sessinghaus, long-time coach to Collin Morikawa and expert on the mental game skills that matter most in competition, joins us to talk about The Coaching Journey he has been on for the past three decades and what you can learn from his research into athletic performance. This turned out to be a great conversation with one of the top coaches in the game today. It is a must watch in the Proponent Group presentation archive.
PG Live - Gale Peterson Episode 014
Gale Peterson, based at the Sea Island Golf Performance Center, is one of the best in the business at conducting playing lessons and in this presentation she shared a treasure trove of ideas for making your playing lessons better than ever. If you take students on course then this is a must watch Proponent Group Live.
PG Live - Will Robins Episode 013
Will Robins, owner of WR Golf Coaching in Folsom, CA and RGX which has trained hundreds of instructors in the art and business of coaching groups, joins PG Live to talk about how busy coaches can expand their student base and double their income by shifting to more group coaching programming. This show was filmed during the Covid-19 pandemic when many of our members where struggling to keep up with the volume of lesson requests coming in. Will is a brilliant coach and one of the sharpest businesspeople in golf instruction. You will learn a lot from this discussion that could forever change the way you structure your time.
PG Live - Dr. Rick Jensen Episode 004
Dr. Rick Jensen is a pioneer in the realm of long-term coaching programs for golfers. In this Proponent Group Live he explains Why Coaching Programs are More Valuable than Ever. If you're not already offering long-term coaching program options, this is a must watch presentation as long-term coaching when done well is a win for the student and a win for the coach and allows you to generate more income in less time on the practice tee.
Summit Super Panel (Part I)
Our one-of-a-kind "Super Panel" consisting of six of the Golf Digest Top 25 Teachers in America including Mike Bender, Martin Hall, David Leadbetter, Cameron McCormick, Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson spent four hours discussing how they built their careers and businesses and how they work with their students today. Filmed during the 2017 10th Anniversary Proponent Group Summit in Orlando, FL, this is the first half of the panel discussion. Keep a notepad close by while watching as the insights come fast and furious from these extraordinary teachers and coaches.
Summit Super Panel (Part II)
Our one-of-a-kind "Super Panel" consisting of six of the Golf Digest Top 25 Teachers in America including Mike Bender, Martin Hall, David Leadbetter, Cameron McCormick, Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson spent four hours discussing how they built their careers and businesses and how they work with their students today. Filmed during the 2017 10th Anniversary Proponent Group Summit in Orlando, FL, this is the second half of the panel discussion. Keep a note pad close by while watching as the insights come fast and furious from these extraordinary teachers and coaches.
Scott Fawcett - DECADE 1
Strategizing with statistics was once uncharted territory for golf instruction. That changed in a big way when Scott Fawcett took his love for stats and golf and brought the two together. Through his DECADE system, Scott is revolutionizing how golfers play strategically to a series of bogey-avoiding positions throughout the 18-hole round. It's all encapsulated in the acronym DECADE: Decide, Expectation, Correct Target, Analyze, Discipline, Execute
Scott Fawcett - DECADE 2
Strategizing with statistics was once uncharted territory for golf instruction. That changed in a big way when Scott Fawcett took his love for stats and golf and brought the two together. Through his DECADE system, Scott is revolutionizing how golfers play strategically to a series of bogey-avoiding positions throughout the 18-hole round. It's all encapsulated in the acronym DECADE: Decide, Expectation, Correct Target, Analyze, Discipline, Execute
Scott Fawcett - DECADE 3
Strategizing with statistics was once uncharted territory for golf instruction. That changed in a big way when Scott Fawcett took his love for stats and golf and brought the two together. Through his DECADE system, Scott is revolutionizing how golfers play strategically to a series of bogey-avoiding positions throughout the 18-hole round. It's all encapsulated in the acronym DECADE: Decide, Expectation, Correct Target, Analyze, Discipline, Execute
Scott Fawcett - DECADE 4
Strategizing with statistics was once uncharted territory for golf instruction. That changed in a big way when Scott Fawcett took his love for stats and golf and brought the two together. Through his DECADE system, Scott is revolutionizing how golfers play strategically to a series of bogey-avoiding positions throughout the 18-hole round. It's all encapsulated in the acronym DECADE: Decide, Expectation, Correct Target, Analyze, Discipline, Execute
Scott Fawcett - DECADE 5
Strategizing with statistics was once uncharted territory for golf instruction. That changed in a big way when Scott Fawcett took his love for stats and golf and brought the two together. Through his DECADE system, Scott is revolutionizing how golfers play strategically to a series of bogey-avoiding positions throughout the 18-hole round. It's all encapsulated in the acronym DECADE: Decide, Expectation, Correct Target, Analyze, Discipline, Execute
Scott Fawcett - DECADE 6
Strategizing with statistics was once uncharted territory for golf instruction. That changed in a big way when Scott Fawcett took his love for stats and golf and brought the two together. Through his DECADE system, Scott is revolutionizing how golfers play strategically to a series of bogey-avoiding positions throughout the 18-hole round. It's all encapsulated in the acronym DECADE: Decide, Expectation, Correct Target, Analyze, Discipline, Execute
Colin Swatton - Performance Coaching
Jason Day's longtime coach, caddie and mentor, Colin Swatton, shares how he uses performance coaching to build "A True Plan for Success." His holistic approach incorporates work on the physical, mental, technical and tactical aspects of his players, so they can each maximize their potential.
Dr. Paul Schempp - How the Best Teachers Became the Best
Dr. Paul Schempp speaking at the AMF Golf Instructor Summit 2008 in Pinehurst, NC. AMF was the precursor to Proponent Group. Dr. Schempp is the world's foremost expert on how sports coaches develop expertise in their craft. He is a professor at the University of Georgia and runs their Sport Teaching Lab.
Mike Malaska - The Invisible Swing
Mike Malaska"?™s career has spanned nearly 40 years of teaching and playing including more than a decade working alongside Jim Flick with the Nicklaus/Flick Golf Schools.
He is a pioneer in the field of golf fitness and has successfully steered the industry towards incorporating fitness into instruction.
Mike is currently the Worldwide Instruction Director of Jack Nicklaus Golf Academies and the PGA Director of Instruction for Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club.
Mike was named the national PGA Teacher of the Year in 2011 and can be found on all the major Top Teacher lists.
Here he shares with us his insights from his brand new book: The Invisible Swing.
Recorded during the 2017 PGA Show.
Dr. Rick Jensen - Coaching Golf: Easier Said Than Done (Part I)
Dr. Rick Jensen discusses the 12 Truths from his recent book Easier Said Than Done that apply to coaching golfers.
Dr. Rick Jensen - Coaching Golf: Easier Said Than Done (Part II)
Dr. Rick Jensen - Coaching Golf: Easier Said Than Done (Part III)
Dr. Rick Jenson - The New Coaching Model
Dr. Rick Jensen brings a panel with him (Marvol Barnard, John Dunigan and John Perna) to discuss how they have changed their teaching and business models to incorporate coaching programs that increase student improvement and increase profitability.
Ryan Dailey and Matt Reagan - Setting the Standard: The Future of Golf and Your Coaching Business (Part I)
Ryan Dailey and Matt Reagan are the co-founders of iGrow Golf.
Both attended Campbell University near Raleigh and majored in PGA Golf Management and still work at the University"?"??s golf course today.
They believe that not only do we need to introduce more families to the game, but we have to have a standard plan in place to develop them into skilled, lifelong golfers.
They have spent the past eight years developing Operation 36, a Long-Term Golf Coaching Program that is already in use in more than 60 facilities across North America including quite a few run by Proponent members .
In this session from the 2017 PGA Show, Matt and Ryan share their insights into Setting the Standard: The Future of Golf and Your Coaching Business.
Ryan Dailey and Matt Reagan - Setting the Standard: The Future of Golf and Your Coaching Business (Part II)
Ryan Dailey and Matt Reagan are the co-founders of iGrow Golf.
Both attended Campbell University near Raleigh and majored in PGA Golf Management and still work at the University"?"??s golf course today.
They believe that not only do we need to introduce more families to the game, but we have to have a standard plan in place to develop them into skilled, lifelong golfers.
They have spent the past eight years developing Operation 36, a Long-Term Golf Coaching Program that is already in use in more than 60 facilities across North America including quite a few run by Proponent members .
In this session from the 2017 PGA Show, Matt and Ryan share their insights into Setting the Standard: The Future of Golf and Your Coaching Business.
Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson - The Human Skills of the Game, Part I
Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson preview some of the concepts from their upcoming fourth book due out in 2017 with this look inside The Human Skills of the Game. This presentation was part of Proponent Group's 2016 Summit.
Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson - The Human Skills of the Game, Part II
Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson preview some of the concepts from their upcoming fourth book due out in 2017 with this look inside The Human Skills of the Game. This presentation was part of Proponent Group's 2016 Summit.
Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson - The Human Skills of the Game, Part III
Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson preview some of the concepts from their upcoming fourth book due out in 2017 with this look inside The Human Skills of the Game. This presentation was part of Proponent Group's 2016 Summit.
Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson - The Art of Performance: From Concept to Application (Part I)
Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson, founders of Vision54, bring their unique approach to helping golfers get maximum performance from their ability level to Summit 2013. This discussion and demonstration covers the practical application of their key themes.
Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson - The Art of Performance: From Concept to Application (Part II)
Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson - The Art of Performance: From Concept to Application (Part III)
Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson - Game Changers for the Future (Part I)
Two of the world's finest golf coaches, Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson, present Game Changers for the Future: Learn the Skills Teachers Will Need to Better Support Golfers to Play Better on the Course and Enjoy the Game More.
Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson - Game Changers for the Future (Part II)
Peter Sanders with Cheryl Anderson and Mike Bender - How Statistical Analysis Can Create a Competitive Advantage (Part I)
Peter Sanders of ShotByShot.com and one of the game's top statistitions, explains how statistical analysis is becoming more important for competitive golfers. Sanders works with tour pros including Zach Johhnson and Jonathan Byrd. He is joined here by Mike Bender, Cheryl Anderson and Nicole Morales, #1 ranked junior golfer in the United States to discuss how they use statistical analysis with their students.
Peter Sanders with Cheryl Anderson and Mike Bender - How Statistical Analysis Can Create a Competitive Advantage (Part II)
Dr. Jim Suttie - The Art of Teaching (Part I)
Dr. Jim Suttie, 2000 PGA of America National Teacher of the Year, discusses his ideas on the art of teaching while conducting three live lessons during this presentation at the 2012 Proponent Group Summit at Cog Hill G&CC in Lemont, IL.
Dr. Jim Suttie - The Art of Teaching (Part II)
Dr. Jim Suttie, 2000 PGA of America National Teacher of the Year, discusses his ideas on the art of teaching while conducting three live lessons during this presentation at the 2012 Proponent Group Summit at Cog Hill G&CC in Lemont, IL.
Glenn Deck - Genetic Golf: A Shift in How We Teach (Part I)
Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher Glenn Deck of Pelican Hill and Oak Creek G.C. in Newport Beach, CA, shares his study results of Genetic Golf: A Shift in How We Teach. In this presentation Deck delves into a variety of areas that affect the way the individual plays and learns the game of golf. Understanding these variables will make you a better teacher. Recorded at the 2016 PGA Show.
Glenn Deck - Genetic Golf: A Shift in How We Teach (Part II)
Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher Glenn Deck of Pelican Hill and Oak Creek G.C. in Newport Beach, CA, shares his study results of Genetic Golf: A Shift in How We Teach. In this presentation Deck delves into a variety of areas that affect the way the individual plays and learns the game of golf. Understanding these variables will make you a better teacher. Recorded at the 2016 PGA Show.
Mike Bender - Developing Elite Players
One of Golf Digest's 5 Best Teachers in America, Mike Bender discusses the practices they use with the players at his academy to maximize performance. Mike and his team of coaches succeed by continually assessing their players, structuring customized practice programs that match their personality all while adding a strong competitive component.
Martin Hall - My 4 Keys to Being an Effective Coach
During the 2018 PGA Show, Golf Channel's School of Golf host Martin Hall brings his never-ending energy in sharing 4 Keys to that will make you a more effective coach: How to demonstrate, how to move the club with people, how to stand in front of a camera and mastering people skills. This must-watch presentation will share Martin's lifetime of experiences that have made him a household name.
Iain Highfield and Matthew Cooke - Performance and Strategy
The team from GLT (Game Like Training) has taken the science of learning to help their students more efficiently take their game from the range to the course. The goal is to provide an environment that offers variability in the prescribed exercises, optimum spacing in their frequency and a continual challenge without creating discouragement.
Don Hurter - Introduction to DECADE
DECADE is a measured and systematic approach to course management. Avoiding bogies and doubles versus trying to make more birdies is a much faster way to lower scores. DECADE is a unique system of statistics that will help your students to avoid bogies. Don Hurter presents this system and how he uses it with his students.
