The Golf Parent
Episodes
The Putting Secret Pros Trust (AimPoint Explained) - Mark Sweeney
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Putting is often treated like an art form in golf, something mysterious that only the best players seem to understand. But according to AimPoint found...
The Truth About Speed Training for Junior Golfers - Dr. Sasho MacKenzie
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if your junior golfer could gain real speed without grinding endlessly on the range? In this episode, Dr. Sasho MacKenzie joins Ryan to unpack th...
How MMA Training Transforms Junior Golf Performance - Patrick Sebastien
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to unlocking your junior golfer’s confidence, discipline, and composure wasn’t found on the range... but on the mat?In this episod...
e Truth About Junior Golf Development - Jonathan Yarwood
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, Ryan sits down with world renowned coach Jonathan Yarwood to unpack what truly matters in junior golf deve...
From Junior Golf to College Success & What Parents Miss - Chris Parra
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, Ryan Addams sits down with Chris Parra, HeadcCoach at SMU, to pull back the curtain on what it really take...
What Tour Coaches Really Look For in Junior Golfers - Jeff Leishman
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, tour coach Jeff Leishman shares what truly separates elite junior golfers from everyone else and what pare...
The Practice Secrets Elite Juniors Follow - Mark Govier
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Golf Parent, Ryan sits down with world class coach Mark Govier to unpack what truly separates juniors who rise to the highest l...
Why Your Parenting Approach Matters in Junior Golf - Josh Zander
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, Ryan Addams sits down with longtimeStanford golf instructor Josh Zander to reveal what truly matt...
The Behaviours That Really Matter For Junior Golfers - Tim Cooke
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, Ryan sits down with elite coach Tim Cooke to reveal how juniors truly learn golf skills that last. With a ...
The Golf Strategy Secrets Your Junior Needs - Scott Fawcett
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this eye-opening episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, Ryan Addams sits down with Scott Fawcett — former pro golfer, data-driven strategist, and cr...
The Hidden Path to Mastery in Junior Golf - Kevin Kirk
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, Ryan Addams welcomes back world-renowned coach Kevin Kirk for a deep dive into the realities of y...
How Does Division 1 Golf Really Work ? - Coach Todd Oehrlein
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The college golf recruiting process can feel like a mystery — for both parents and players. In this episode, Coach Todd Oehrlein pulls back the curt...
Inside the World’s Most Exclusive Golf Academy - Andrew Summers
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Golf Parent, where golf’s top minds share the secrets and systems that help your junior golfer win—on and off the course.In this ep...
Confidence Over Scorecards - Christina Lecuyer
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan sits down with Christina Lecuyer, former professional golfer turned confidence coach, to explore what real confidence means in s...
Raising A Major Champion - Mike Thomas
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, Ryan Adams sits down with Mike Thomas. Thomas is a veteran golf instructor and father of PGA Tour star Jus...
The Truth About Golf Injuries Every Parent Must Hear - Ryan DeGale
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, Ryan Adams sits down with Ryan Degale to unpack one of the most overlooked issues in junior golf: back hea...
College Golf Secrets Every Parent Should Know - Andrew Lewis
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, Ryan Adams sits down with Andrew Lewis to break down the realities of junior golf development and the futu...
Did Bryson Break The Game? - Coach Mike Schy
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Golf Parent, Ryan Adams sits down with legendary coach Mike Schy, the man who guided Bryson DeChambeau through his junior caree...
Why Early Specialization Fails - Tom House
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Golf Parent, Ryan Adams sits down with world-renowned coach and sports scientist Tom House to uncover the secrets behind athletic per...
Cracking The College Golf Code - Coach Casey VanDamme
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, Ryan Addams sits down with Casey VanDamme, head coach of the Kent State women’s golf team, to uncover wh...
The Truth About Junior Golf Development - Coach Ed Oldham
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, host Ryan Addams welcomes acclaimed junior golf coach Ed Oldham to break down what truly drives success fo...
Surviving Junior Golf & Going Pro - Canon Claycomb
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, Ryan Addams sits down with professional golfer Canon Claycomb to uncover the realities of growing up in ju...
Colin Morikawa’s Mental Coach Since Age 8 — Dr. Rick Sessinghaus
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to guide a junior golfer from their first swing… all the way to winning multiple major championships? In this episode, Ryan Addams...
Stop Wasting Talent: Mental Game Secrets for Junior Golfers (w/ Ben Esposito)
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
💥 Sponsor Shoutout:This episode is sponsored by Puttview Books — trusted by the game’s best, including world #1 putting coach Phil Kenyon. With...
THIS Is Why Your Kid's Not Getting Better at Golf – w/ Liam Mucklow
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What really separates young athletes who thrive… from those who burn out? In this episode, Ryan Addams sits down with performance expert and coach L...
Why Confidence Is Overrated | Dr. Dana Sinclair on Real Mental Toughness
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What separates those who want it from those who do it? In this episode, Ryan Addams sits down with world-renowned performance psychologist Dr. Dana Si...
The Masters AND U.S. Open Low Am? Neal Shipley Tells All
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to thrive under pressure in golf’s biggest arenas? In this episode, Korn Ferry Tour winner and historic low amateur at both...
How the Best Juniors Think – PGA Coach of the Year Jason Baile
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What separates the good from the great in junior golf? In this powerful episode, 2025 PGA National Teacher and Coach of the Year, Jason Baile, joins R...
How to Get Recruited to the Ivy League – 2024 Coach of the Year Keith Tyburski (Yale)
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Yale Head Coach Keith Tyburski breaks down the competitive and nuanced world of Ivy League golf recruiting. From his transition after...
The Off-Season Playbook: Insights from 2022 Pac-12 Coach of the Year Alan Murray
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Golf Parent, Ryan Addams sits down with one of the most respected coaches in college golf — Alan Murray, Head Coach of the Un...
Why Hypnotherapy Is the Secret Weapon in Sports with Paul Salter
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of The Golf Parent, Ryan Addams is joined by Paul Salter—performance coach, hypnotherapist, and mindset expert—to explore...
Why Most Golf Parents Get It Wrong — Featuring Top Golf Coach Martin Chuck
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this jam-packed episode of The Golf Parent, Ryan Addams sits down with renowned PGA coach Martin Chuck—founder of Tour Striker and one of Golf Di...
Unlock Your Focus & Clarity: David Allen’s Secrets to Productivity
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for a compelling conversation with David Allen, the internationally renowned New York Times bestselling author of Getting Things Done (GTD). D...
Unlocking Ivy League Scholarships in Junior Golf — With Coach TJ
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to earn a college golf scholarship—especially to a top-tier school like the Ivies?In this episode, we sit down with Coach T...
Stop Comparing, Start Thriving: Unlocking Motivation in Junior Golfers with Dave Anderson
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the secrets to sustained success and mental toughness as Ryan Addams discusses disciplined routines with renowned expert Dave "Mr. Account...
Avoiding Burnout: How to Keep Your Junior Golfer Motivated and Healthy with Kevin Sprecher
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this must-listen episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, I sit down with renowned PGA Golf Instructor Kevin Sprecher, a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher i...
Is Your Kid’s Mind Sabotaging Their Athletic Potential? Alex Hutchinson Ph.D.
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this captivating episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, I'm joined by Alex Hutchinson—elite athlete, award-winning journalist, and author of the New...
How to Raise a Junior Golf Star: with 2-time LPGA National Teacher of the Year Cheryl Anderson
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful and engaging episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, I chat with Cheryl Anderson—a two-time LPGA National Teacher of the Year, Golf D...
What College Golf Coaches Really Want: Inside Secrets from Brian Craig
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this must-listen episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, I’m joined by Brian Craig, renowned former University of Kentucky golf coach and co-founder ...
How Early Specialization Could Be Hurting Your Junior Golfer with Dale Abraham
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, I sit down with renowned golf coach Dale Abraham to discuss key strategies for developing junio...
Short Game Secrets Revealed by Golf Digest's #1 Ranked Golf Instructor - James Sieckmann
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, I talk with James Sieckmann—Golf Digest’s 2019 #1 ranked teacher and renowned short game specialist. K...
Golf Tips from Butch Harmon’s Lead Instructor for 26 Years
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, I'm joined by Shawn Callahan, a top-ranked golf instructor with over 26 years of experience a...
Why Junior Golfers Should Burn Their Golf Goals and Follow a Roadmap
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, I chat with renowned PGA Master Golf Pro John Dunigan—a Golf Digest Top 30, Golf Magazine Top ...
Mastering the Mental Game: Building a Championship Mindset in Junior Golf
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, I chat with Josh Nichols, a Golf Psychology Coach and seasoned amateur golfer who's packed with practi...
Building Golf Champions: Kellie Stenzel on the Power of Multi-Sport Development and Mental Strength
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join PGA Professional Kellie Stenzel, recognized among Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Teachers and Golf Digest’s best instructors in New York, on this in...
How to Develop Junior Golfers | Golf Coaching & Practice Rounds with VJ Trolio
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the difference between a golf teacher and a golf coach, and why does it matter for junior golf development? In this episode of The Golf Paren...
Golf Psychology for Kids: Mental Game Secrets Every Junior Golfer Needs with Lanny Bassham
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, I sit down with Lanny Bassham, an Olympic Gold Medalist and mental performance coach, to explore how junio...
Activating 'Flow State' in Golf - PsychoNeuromuscular Training with Bo Watson & Shannon Shuskey
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bo Watson and Shannon Shuskey break down the critical role of mental training in golf, revealing why success on the course is more me...
Unlocking Golf Performance: The Psychology Behind the Game with Dr. Raymond Prior
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book:Golf Beneath the SurfaceIn this episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, I delve deep into the psychology of performance with Dr. Raymond Prior,...
Process Over Results: Nurturing Junior Golfers with Todd Kolb
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Golf Parent, I sit down with golf coach and author Todd Kolb to dive into the art of raising passionate, resilient junior golfe...
The Mind-Body Connection in Junior Golf: Insights from Jim Waldron
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Golf Parent, I sit down with renowned golf coach Jim Waldron to uncover the secrets to mastering both the technical and mental ...
Speed, Grit, and Raising Resilient Junior Golfers: Insights from Virgil Herring
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, I sit down with Virgil Herring, a leading voice in junior golf coaching, to explore what it takes to devel...
Making Junior Golf Champions: Tony Ruggiero Reveals the Secrets to Turning Pro
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the secrets to raising junior golf champions in this exclusive episode with Tony Ruggiero, one of the most trusted and respected voices in golf...
The Competitive Edge - Building Resilient Golfers: Andrew Rice
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I sit down with Andrew Rice, the ‘Every Day Golfer’s Coach,’ to discuss the secret sauce behind junior golf development. A...
Technology and Junior Golf - Insights From Global Expert: James Leitz
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James Leitz, a renowned golf instructor and club fitter, shares his journey and insights into the impact of technology on the game of golf. He discuss...
Speed, Putting Drills and All Things Junior Golf: Joe Hallet and Maureen ‘Coach Mo’ Farrell
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerhouse episode of The Golf Parent, I welcome two of golf’s elite coaches: Joe Hallett, 2024 PGA of America Teacher & Coach of the Ye...
Taking Pressure off Junior Golfers with 2024 Pac-12 Coach of the Year: Matt Thurmond (ASU)
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Matt Thurmond, the 2024 Pac-12 Coach of the Year and head coach of Arizona State University’s men’s golf team. Si...
Mastering the Mental Game: Kevin Kirk’s Blueprint for Junior Golf Success
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Golf Parent, I sit down with the original "Golf Sherpa" and one of the most fascinating figures in the world of golf, Kevin Kir...