Focus
Think of your attention as a flashlight in a dark room – focus helps you point and narrow that light exactly where you need it
Rehearsal
Mental rehearsal is the practice of creating vivid mental images, physical sensations, and positive self-talk to prepare your mind and body for performance
Energy
“Without energy, EVERYTHING becomes more difficult.”
From Planning to Action
In order to effectively prepare we must consider our goals, and the competitive schedule that we believe will help us work towards and achieve those goals
Planning Your 2025 Tournament Schedule
“A well-crafted tournament plan lays the foundation for peak performance, continuous development, and long-term success.”
Your Best Golf Year Ever: A Roadmap for 2025
greatness doesn’t happen by accident—it takes awareness, a clear vision, concrete plan and consistent action
Setting a Theme for the Year
“I encourage you to think about what you want 2025 to look like for you and choose a word that best aligns with that”
From Reflection to Excellence: Unlocking your Golf Potential
The reflection process is your bridge to future success, ensuring that your hard work becomes the foundation for even greater achievements.
Top 5 Stats Tracking Apps
stats tracking is used heavily at the elite junior, collegiate and professional levels and a key element to improving
Prepare to Perform
“Players who have managed the off-course distractions are the ones who arrive on site with the most energy and ability to focus their attention on competing.”
Flourish as a Freshman
“By embracing your autonomy and managing what matters most to you, you will be better prepared to flourish as a freshman.”
An athlete’s guide to finding the right college program
“Deciding on a school can be a daunting task. For many it is one of the most significant decisions they have made in their life.”
Want to play college golf? Five Secrets to getting recruited from an NCAA Coach
“From my experience, student-athletes who make it PERSONAL, stay PERSISTENT, follow a PROCESS, show up PREPARED, and remain POSITIVE are the most successful—not only in signing with a school but in finding a program that truly aligns with them.”
The 3 Zones of Performance™ Expanded
“Successfully managing our energy and focus requires awareness, a plan for each Zone and a willingness discover what works best for you”
Play Golf like a Goalie!
“Thinking about the wrong things at the wrong times significantly interferes with performance AND consumes our mental, emotional and physical energy.”
Time is money: Deliberate practice and the One Iota App
“I was in and out of the dome in 30 minutes and had one of my most time-effective range sessions ever”
The Gifts Of Gratitude
If we are only paying attention to what’s “going wrong” we are effectively training our brains to look for problems.
The 2024 President’s Cup – US dominance and the Mindset of Champions
“Mindset matters! Every athlete and team wants to win, not every athlete and team actually believes they can win.”
The Dynamics of Team Golf: Playing for more than myself
“Team golf is very different from individual golf. You feel pressure in a different way and the pride you feel representing the people you are competing with is unmatched.”
The 4 Components of Performance
“…my ability to improve quickly was in large part due to my focus on things beyond just swinging my club.”
The Power of Awareness in High Performance Golf
“I strive to guide them in developing awareness at all levels, equipping them with the tools they’ll need not just in golf, but throughout life’s journey.”
Shoot your best scores with Acceptance and Trust
“…letting go of results and accepting the outcome before hitting a shot, frees a player up to make a confident, committed swing…”
Managing Expectations: Getting better in the moment
“…when I am in the heat of competition, my ability is fixed, and how I manage my expectations has a meaningful impact on the outcome.”
US Open 2024 – Rory McIlroy’s Mental Meltdown
“Athletes and coaches spend hours and hours on technical and physical training, yet fail to spend any real time formally approaching the mental side of the game”
Hello World: Welcome to the One Iota Golf Blog
“Our ultimate intention is to help golf athletes consistently improve and reach their full potential”