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Your Student's Brain Just Shut Down: The Science of Cognitive Load in Golf

You know that moment during a lesson. Your student was making progress, starting to groove with their new move. Then something shifts. Their shoulders tense. Their eyes glaze. Their swing becomes mechanical, almost robotic. In an instant, learning has stopped. Every coach has been there. We blame it on focus,

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The "Prove It" Method: Why Making Students Demonstrate Mastery is the Key to Better Golf Instruction

What Top Golf Coaches Know About the Brain's "Lock-In" Moment Every great golf coach knows that magical moment: your student's eyes light up, their stance shifts with newfound confidence, and they pure a shot exactly as you've taught them. But here'

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The Brain Science Behind Your Golf Game: Why Changes Take Time and How to Make Them Stick

The Universal Struggle with Golf Changes Every golfer has experienced that moment of frustration when a swing change feels impossible to implement. You're at the range, your pro has given you clear instructions, you understand the concept completely, and yet your body seems determined to return to its

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Tom Brady Thinks New QBs Don't Understand the "Why". Why Is This Important For Golf Instruction?

If you're anything like me, you've watched the PR turnaround of Bryson. We all remember how he went down against the rope at one of his first LIV events. It was a tough watch. I definitely don't recommend you revisit that video... for Bryson&

The brain has to remember to clock in and clock out.

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Understanding Working Memory: The Key to Effective Golf Instruction

The art of teaching golf extends far beyond demonstrating the perfect swing or correcting a student's stance. At its core, effective golf instruction requires a deep understanding of how the human brain processes, stores, and applies new information. Central to this learning process is working memory—a cognitive

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The Science of Memory: Making Golf Instruction Last

Every golf instructor has experienced that moment of disappointment: A student who performed brilliantly during their lesson returns a week later, and it's as if time has reversed itself. Their carefully corrected swing has reverted to old patterns, their improved technique has vanished, and weeks of progress seem

We tend to remember the first part of the lesson best.

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Why the First Few Moments Matter in Learning: The Primacy Effect

Picture this: You're at a party where you meet ten new people. The next day, you're most likely to remember the first few people you met. This isn't coincidence - it's the primacy effect in action, and it's transforming how