Coach Doug’s Top 50 Things I Learned This Year!

This is my 8th edition of the Top 50 Things I Learned This Year. It never fails, surprises, changes and incredible stories to name a few populate what was an adventurous and well travelled year! I truly hope that 2023 is a year that brings you joy, happiness and success. Remember #betterneverstops so you shouldn’t…

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Women in Golf Week – PGA of Canada EH!

“I’ve never thought of myself as a “FEMALE” golf professional…I am a Golf Professional!” – Ashley Zibrik, Director of Golf Shaugnessy Golf Club. 4 Women, all PGA of Canada Standouts on their own, join me for an amazing hour of discussing the work life balance, how their facilities are coping and planning for the upcoming…

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Athlete Motivation

“The Standards You Set Today Are the Who & Where You Are Tomorrow” – Alan Stein Jr. This former basketball performance drops in for a chat with me to talk about athlete motivation and how it relates to performance, the difference makers in sport, how much the BASICS matter, and what sport parents should do…

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How to Get Young Kids into Sports

A typical Sunday morning routine I am exposed to is seeing parents bring their young kids to the range for the first time. From as young as 2 years old, kids are being introduced to golf, which is a great start! But it is almost comical watching these parents try and properly instruct their kids with golf…

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Helicopter Parenting in Golf

Referring to parents who hover excessively over their kids to ensure that they experience every activity unscathed. Helicopter parents think they are protecting their children from all harm, but in sports they are seriously doing more harm than good. Golf is no exception. From afar, I see so many parents who cross the fine line…

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Hit Longer Drives – Sequence For Distance

One of the biggest keys to hitting longer drives is utilizing the stored power available in an efficient swing sequence. So today we wanted to share with you a great practice drill to improve your swing sequence and this applies if you are a junior golfer or weekend warrior. One of the biggest reasons golfers…

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