The 18STRONG Podcast

Lt. Col. Dan Rooney is not only the Founder of Folds of Honor, he is also only person on the planet that is both a fighter pilot AND PGA teaching professional so there is a lot of stuff to talk about on today’s episode. On top of that he is also the author of the new book Fly Into the Wind, . . .

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Kevin is also the co-founder of Movement as Medicine, the creator of the Functional Strength Coach Certification, and ultimately, what we are really talking about today is that he just authored a book called Functional Training Anatomy.

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Without having an actual spot in the golf tournament this weekend on the Korn Ferry Tour, Hayden Buckley made his way in at the last minute as the 1st alternate and ended up winning whole freaking thing with a birdie on the first playoff hole!

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Without having an actual spot in the golf tournament this weekend on the Korn Ferry Tour, Hayden Buckley made his way in at the last minute as the 1st alternate and ended up winning whole freaking thing with a birdie on the first playoff hole!

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You may recognize Mark from his long history in the world of golf, playing and teaching collegiately and now we see him on a lot of the different broadcasts with CBS, PGA Tour Live and he has one of the top golf shows out there. And even if you're not familiar with Mark, you likely recognize his last name, as his younger brother, Trevor Immelman, won the Masters in 2008.

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As we move into February, it’s safe to say that most of the New Year’s resolutions that millions of golfers set at the start of 2021 are dead or have pretty much fizzled to more of a smolder rather than the burning hot desire of change that often accompanies the excitement of a New Year. […]

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Blair Wheeler is not a PGA tour pro or coach, sports psychologist or fitness professional, but Blair is a guy like us . . . just a regular dude working on his golf game, except there is one difference . . .

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This week I’m chatting with Shane Bacon; golf podcaster, writer, and broadcaster. You probably recognize his name and face from his broadcasting days with FOX Sports, working with the likes of Joe Buck, Paul Azinger, and Brad Faxon on the USGA events before that shifted back over to NBC. Shane is embarking on a new […]

This week I’m joined by Nathaniel Crosby: Walker Cup Captain of the 2019 and soon to be 2021 Walker Cup, set to be played at Seminole Golf Club this coming May. [fusebox_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/18strong/308_308__Nathaniel_Crosby__Walker_Cup_Talk_Bings_Impact_on_Golf__._._..mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

Jay Delsing played over 25 years on the PGA tour, had over 560 starts, played on the champions tour, and is now hosting the “Golf With Jay Delsing” Podcast. [fusebox_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/18strong/307_307__Jay_Delsing__PGA_Tour__Champions_Tour_Veteran.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

In this episode, we have Kye Goalby, who is one of the world's most sought after golf course shaper/designer. And I’m not talking about just any golf courses, I’m talking about some of the top courses in the world like Ballyneal, Sebonack, Pasatiempo, Oakland Hills, Old MacDonald, and many more. So today we are going to be talking about what makes a golf course 18STRONG? [fusebox_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/18strong/306_306__Kye_Goalby__Behind_the_Scenes_of_Making_Amazing_Golf_Courses.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

I hate to call it a fitness tracker because it is so much more than that as you will hear about in this episode, but it’s basically a wearable fitness/recovery monitor that has exploded across the industry in just about every sport and fitness platform, and especially on the PGA Tour. [fusebox_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/18strong/305_305__Will_Ahmed__The_Golfers_Guide_to_WHOOP.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

This week we’ve got Shaun Webb and Mike Granato from Athletic Motion Golf; two guys that are taking all of the 3D technology that they are able to use with their professional and amateur golfers and show us the difference between what the low handicapper is doing vs what the high handicapper Many of us […]

We’re taking a little bit of a dive into the collegiate world of golf with Colin Masterson who is the sports performance coach at Villanova Golf. [fusebox_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/18strong/303_303_Colin_Masterson.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

This week we’ve got one of my favorite people in the entire world on the show with us: Nick Mueller. Nick is one of the elite golf fitness coaches in North America. [fusebox_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/18strong/302_302__Nick_Mueller__How_to_Create_Mobility_That_You_Can_Take_to_the_Golf_Course.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

This week we’ve got Spencer Tatum from Tatum Human Performance who is a strength and conditioning coach that works with Jon Rahm and other golfers/athletes out of Scottsdale, Arizona. [fusebox_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/18strong/301_301__Spencer_Tatum__The_Systems_and_Goals_Behind_Jon_Rahms_Fitness_Journey_to_1.mp3"]

That’s right, this is episode 300! Kind of hard to believe we have made it this long and I couldn’t think of a better guest to have on to celebrate the big three double zero than Nick Clearwater; Vice-president of instruction from GolfTEC. Nick is one of those guys that I lean on when it […]

These two fellow golf podcasts from the 3 Off the Tee Podcast join me to talk everything golf and podcast as well as their journeys to where they are now and how they have gotten so many incredible guests on their show like Podrick Harrington, Lee Westwood, Nick Price just to name a few. [fusebox_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/18strong/299_299_3_Off_The_Tee.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

This week we’ve got a very cool guest on the show, Kelley James; singer, songwriter, entertainer, and basically the official entertainer of the PGA Tour and golf world. Best known for his freestyle rapping and incorporating his audience into his performances, Kelley has performed private concerts for some of the biggest celebrities in the world. […]

This week I’m excited to bring on Todd Bohn: The director of Agronomy at Big Cedar Golf. Todd is the guy who is in charge of all of the grass and landscape as director of Agronomy so this episode we get some new scoop on all that is happening at Big Cedar Golf and why it may soon be golf's most popular destination. [fusebox_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/18strong/297_297__Is_Branson_Missouri_the_Next_Big_Destination_in_Golf__Todd_Bohn__Big_Cedar_Golf.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

This week we are excited to have on Mark Loomis, the Executive Producer at FOX Sports. This interview was done a few weeks before the big announcement of FOX not covering the US Open . . . https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/18strong/296_297__Mark_Loomis__Behind_the_Scenes_of_Producing_Major_Golf.mp3

This week we have Mackenzie "Mac" Todd and Leo Rooney from Urban Golf Performance (UGP). I’ve been watching UGP over the last 4-6 years just because of the cool vibe they have at their facilities seeing what they are doing with a lot of their golfers from all age ranges and skill levels and I just really loved what I was seeing. [fusebox_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/18strong/295_295__Mac_Todd__Leo_Rooney__Urban_Golf_Performance.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

This week we have a legendary guest: Joe Buck, the one and only from Fox Sports. We got into a lot of different topics from Joe’s career, his growing up here in St. Louis, and his dad being the announcer for the Baseball Cardinals. [fusebox_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/18strong/294_294_Joe_Buck.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

What could you do in your game, your own practice, your own training that could give you another 10-15 yards and how would that impact your game? These are some of the things Mike and Kyle talk about as well as some of the other products and ideas that they have coming out. [fusebox_track_player url="18STRONG.com/SuperSpeed" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

Today on the podcast we have Art Chou, the GM for North America for Rapsodo. Art is here to both tell his amazing stories from designing clubs for Titleist and the exciting new tech that Rapsodo has created to help golfers practice better. [fusebox_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/18strong/292_292_Art_Chou.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

Ashley Mayo explains exactly what her focus and role is at 8AM/GOLF.com as the Head of Brand. As a golf nut herself, . . . [fusebox_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/18strong/291_291_Ashley_Mayo.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

Gary Nicol & Karl Morris join us today to talk about ways to improve your game without fretting so much about your technique, but more about your intentions and attention on your SHOTS on the golf course, rather than your SWING! [fusebox_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/18strong/290_290__Gary_Nicol__Karl_Morris__Which_comes_first_the_SHOT_or_the_SWING_.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

Nick Taylor, PGA Tour winner joins us from home sharing his experience adjusting to life at home while on partial lockdown, being a new dad, and winning on the PGA Tour. [fusebox_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/18strong/289_289__Nick_Taylor.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

John Ashworth, founder of LINKSOUL discusses the company's past and direction, the apparel itself, and we feature why we have partnered up with this great company as our preferred brand on and off the course. [fusebox_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/18strong/288_288__John_Ashworth.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

Rob Collins, golf course designer/architect to catch us up on everything going on with his cultish wonder of a 9-hole course, Sweetens Cove down in Tennessee and what's next for the dynamic duo of King Collins Golf. [fusebox_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/18strong/287_287__Rob_Collins.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

Our close buddy, and professional golfer, Hayden Buckley joined us for a chat about his current golf standings pre-lockdown, what he’s doing to stay sharp on his game, takeaways from making the cut in 2 out of 2 PGA Tour events [fusebox_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/18strong/286_286__Hayden_Buckley__Making_the_cut_on_the_PGA_Tour_and_the_impact_fitness_has_had_on_his_game.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" ]

This week I continue the live Facebook interviews for the podcast talking with Piers Ward and Andy Proudman, founders of one of the most prolific golf media companies in all of the game, MeAndMyGolf. [fusebox_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/18strong/285_285__MeAndMyGolf__Piers_Ward__Andy_Proudman.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

Jason Moore, Founder of TRUE Linkswear golf shoes, is on to talk about how the quarantine has effected TRUE, how he has utilized this time to hit the drawing board for upcoming shoe designs, and the process of what it takes to draft and create their shoes. [fusebox_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/18strong/284_284__Jason_Moore___More_than_a_Golf_Shoe_Company_True_Linkswear.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

the caution we should take on overloading with high-intensity workouts during the lockdown, what his nutrition looks like and how to be more relaxed with your diet, what led to the founding of NCI, [fusebox_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/18strong/283_283__Jason_Phillips__Nutrition_Secrets_from_the_Coach_of_Coaches.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" ]

Damon gets into the tools and tech he is utilizing with his athletes during this time, how a recent injury has affected him physically and mentally, and the new PGA Tour initiative he is a part of, called “PGA Tour Active." [fusebox_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/282_282__Damon_Goddard.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

Scott catches us up on how he has adjusted to the quarantine, what his season looked like pre-COVID and how he is preparing to hit the ground running when the season re-opens. [fusebox_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/281_281__Scott_Harrington.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

This week I continue the live via Facebook route for the podcast talking with our friend and PGA tour winner, Adam Long. [fusebox_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/Ep_280_-_Adam_Long.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

Nic Catterall drops in to give us the status of what’s going on with these players, their workouts, and how he is working with them remotely and enterprising on the innovation necessary to keep up with the limitations from being unable to see them in person. [fusebox_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/279_279__Nic_Catterall___How_Tour_Players_are_Adapting_Their_Training.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

we continue the live via Facebook route for the podcast talking with Trillium Rose about ways you can improve your golf swing even when you are at home without access to your course or gym. [fusebox_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/278_278__Trillium_Rose___How_to_Improve_Your_golf_Swing_at_Home.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

Tony and I continue the live via Facebook route for the podcast talking on the current affairs in the realm of sports and COVID-19’s role in effecting their seasons, updates on Tony’s 100 push up challenge, and what our diets have looked like as we have been stuck inside. [fusebox_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/277_277__When_The_Scale_s_arent_Dropping_Favorite_Rotational_Exercises_Best_Metabolic_Routines__more_._._..mp3"]

This week Tony and I decided to take our normal shouts from the crowd episode and do it live via Facebook talking on the current status of people in the fitness industry during the quarantine, what people are doing and what suggestions we have for routines and taking advantage of the social distancing. [fusebox_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/276_276__Stuck_at_Home_Ideas_Best_Equipment_Nutrition_Tips_Adapting_Exercises_and_more_._._..mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

Dr. Gio Valiante comes back on the show to talk about a little bit of everything covering the mental side of not just golf but also your fitness, mentality, strength, and what the best of the best do like the example and bar that greats like Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, and Tiger Woods. [fusebox_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/275_275__Dr._Gio_Valiante__The_Mentality_of_the_Best.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

In today’s episode I’m joined by Tony Soaib once again to discuss topics related to golf and fitness and answer more questions from the crowd . . . [fusebox_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/274_274__Improve_Golf_Endurance_Tips_for_Muscle_Soreness_Pick_Only_2_Exercises_Gambling_on_the_Course__More_._._..mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

In today’s "Shouts from the Crowd" episode, Jeff and Tony once again to discuss topics related to golf and fitness including, How to Balance of Golf Specific & Basic Training, Most Common Bad Advice, Strong Lifts for a Golfer and more . . . [fusebox_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/273_273__How_to_Balance_of_Golf_Specific__Basic_Training_Most_Common_Bad_Advice_Strong_Lifts_for_a_Golfer_and_more_._._..mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

This week on the latest Shouts From the Crowd episode with Jeff and Tony, we continue our theme of general golf, sport, and fitness current events by talking about muscle confusion and the idea of changing up your workouts on a regular basis: what are the pros and cons and is it worth it, the USGA’s statement on the distance report and the fallout since, the Premiere Golf League and whether it has any legs, and we return to the topic of arm training for golfers and a workout that Tony proposes which any golfer can add to their workout to give you that extra boost without dedicating a whole workout to arms. [fusebox_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/272_272__Just_Getting_Started_Muscle_Confusion_Power_vs_Eccentric_Force_Creatine_for_Golfers_and_more_._._..mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

In this episode, Matt Palazzolo dives into several different ways of training and methodologies, quality over quantity, and his 3 cores he works with golfers on the technical, the physical, and the mental game. [fusebox_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/271_271__Matt_Palazzolo___Is_Your_Training_Truly_Helping_Your_Golf_.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

Recapping the world of golf and fitness and taking questions from the audience in our "Shouts From the Crowd" segment. [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/270_270__Go_To_Mobility_Exercises_More_Muscular_Golfers_Top_Golf_Fitness_Training_Aid_in_2020_and_more_._._..mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

This week Tony and I are catching up on the current world of golf and my thoughts post-PGA show before diving into the "Shouts From The Crowd" questions from our listeners. [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/269_269__PGA_Show_Recap_Arm-Training_for_Golfers_Warm-Ups_Single-Leg_Exercises_._._..mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

Dr. Joe LaCaze is a retired Navy Seal and Seal instructor and after his retirement from the Navy Seals, Joe got his degree in chiropractic as well as many other certifications and specializations in learning about the body, how it works, and how to improve people’s ability to move, heal, and train. [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/268_268__Dr._Joe_LaCaze__Reclaim_Your_Body_in_Minutes.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/267_267__Sticking_to_Deadlines_Weakness_Doesnt_Equal_Flexibility_How_to_do_a_Pull-Up_A_Better_Handicap_System__more_._._..mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] This week I am once again joined by my buddy Tony Soaib for a Q&A episode where we talk about random topics ranging from . . . the importance of deadlines, the golf handicap system (how Tony thinks it’s broken and the 3 options he would like to see implemented that he thinks would be more fair and competitive.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/266_266__Jonathan_Avalos___Bringing_Out_the_Athlete_in_Your_Game.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] This week we’re talking with Jonathan Avalos, a golf fitness professional from Charlotte, NC. He has a company called Athletic Golf Fitness, and Jonathan is very much along the same lines of training and philosophies that we have here at 18Strong

This week I am once again joined by my buddy Tony Soaib where we have a bit more of a laid back style chat taking some questions from the audience and social media and hopefully giving some answers. It is the new year so today we talk about resolutions: our thoughts on the idea around […]

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/264_Jason_Phillips__Getting_Back_to_the_Basics_of_Eating.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Jason is a wealth of knowledge, but also has a background in golf from playing some of the mini-tour and working with PGA professionals on not only their nutrition, fitness, and training.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/263_Adam_Betz__If_You_Build_It_The_Game_Will_Grow_263.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] This week, we have my buddy Adam Betz, PGA professional and owner of the Family Golf and Learning Center (FGLC) on the show. Adam is changing the face of golf in St. Louis with his renovation of FGLC. What used to be a bit of a run-down old driving range is quickly becoming the premier practice facility in the midwest.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/262_262__Questions_Answered_w__Tony_Soaib.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Tony Soaib is a world-class Strength Coach and Nutritional Expert that has worked with professionals at the highest level of sport, military, and business. This is Tony's 2nd time on the show (Episode 140).

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/261_5_Things_I_Thought_I_Knew_About_Golf__Fitness_261.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Over the course of 260 plus episodes on topics ranging from golf and fitness to mental game, diet, and nutrition, and many other topics revolving around the health and well being of golfer, there has been a lot of information to take in.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/260_Hayden_Buckley__Building_Confidence_in_Yourself__Your_Game_260.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Hayden Buckley is a professional golfer who played on the Mackenzie Tour (Canadian PGA Tour) last year winning his spot as the sixth order of merit, which will get him onto the third stage of Q-School, which is going on next week.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/259_Corey_Conners_PGA_Tour_Winner___Ball_Striking_is_His_Secret_Weapon_259.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] We are talking with Corey Conners, PGA tour winner of the Valero Texas Open 2019. Corey had an incredible year on Tour in 2019, starting the year with almost no status. He went on to Monday qualify into multiple PGA Tour events including the Valero Texas Open which he went on to win, locking up his tour card for another 2 years.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/258_How_to_Be_Your_Own_Captain___Nic_Catterall_258.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Today we are talking with, Nic Catterall a high-performance coach specializing in both musculoskeletal therapy and strength and conditioning for golfers on the PGA tour. Some of his players include Dylan Frittelli, Chris Kirk, Kyle Stanley, Luke List, and several others.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/257_How_the_Best_Prepare_for_Success___Corey_Lundberg__Altus_Performance_257.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Corey Lundberg has consistently been recognized as one of the best young teachers in America and one of the top teachers in Texas. The work that he and his team at Altus are doing is regarded very highly in the world of golf. Their coaching program has attracted some of the top talents in the golf world.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/256_Find_Your_Inner_Champion___Bob_Royak__2019_US_Senior_Open_Champ_256.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Bob is a regular guy with a regular job but plays very high competitive golf. In many ways, he is much like you. He can’t dedicate 7 days a week to practice or get to the gym like the PGA and Champions Tour players do, but Bob has a great story leading into 2019.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/255_Matt_Ginella___Desin_the_Ultimate_Buddies_Golf_Trip_255.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] This week we are talking all about creating and designing a buddy’s trip. When going on some sort of big or small group golf travel event, it’s important to know the do’s and don’ts which is why I’ve brought on our good buddy Matt Ginella.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/254_Scott_Harrington__Battling_for_More_Than_a_Tour_Card___254.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Today I am especially excited to have on our special guest, PGA Tour Pro Scott Harington. He embodies what 18Strong is all about: not only has he been working towards his dream of playing on the PGA Tour for the past 17 years, but it’s the battles off the course that he and his wife have endured in the last several years that make the fulfillment of his dream that much more amazing.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/253_Breaking_Down_the_Walls_of_Golf___Matt_Cardis_from_Golf_in_Your_State_253.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Today I am especially excited to have on our special guest, Matt Cardis, founder of Golf in Your State and The Golf Wall Project.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/252_The_Art_of_Playing_Golf___Karl_Morris__Gary_Nicol_252.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Well, Karl Morris and Gary Nicol have done it again with their latest book The Lost Art of Playing Golf. The "Lost Art" books are unlike any instructional books I’ve ever read and I think once you get your hands on it you’ll agree.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/251_Connect_The_Mind_With_The_Mechanics___Markus_Westerberg_251.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Markus is a former professional golfer hailing from Sweden who has taken a special interest in the connection between the mind and the mechanics of golf.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/250_Enjoy_The_Walk___Jason_Moore__TRUE_LINKSWEAR_250.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Our guest this week, Jason Moore, president of True Linkswear and one of the co-founders of the company along with his PGA pro brother Ryan Moore. Since its founding 10 years ago on the idea that something was missing in golf wear, they have seen more and more golfers “enjoying the walk” as their brand and movement has taken off.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/249_Strong_Healthy_Golf_Forever_w__Liesbeth_Pauwels_249.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] This week we have Liesbeth “Lizzy” Pauwels, one of the premier golf fitness and yoga instructors in the Netherlands, on to talk about her golf fitness journey and the growing state of golf fitness in Europe as compared to North America.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/248_John_Ashworth_-_LINKSOUL__Making_Golf_Cool_Again_248.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] This week we have a pioneer in the world of golf, John Ashworth, of LINKSOUL. Our mission here at 18Strong is to not only bring you information on exercises, game improvements, and fitness, but also cool people and cool things going on in the things of golf and we have definitely tapped into that this week in our interview with.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/247_Should_You_Lower_Your_Expectations__247.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] The title of this episode, “Should You Lower Your Expectations,” might sound a little negative at first. But once you understand how changing our expectations can provide a whole new outlook on who we are and what we do, I promise that by the end of this recording, you will appreciate how this alteration can lead to a more successful outcome.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/246_Michael_Breed_From_the_Archive___246.mp3" title="Michael Breed [From the Archive] #246" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Michael Breed is one of the most notable personalities in golf. He previously hosted the number one golf instruction show on television, The Golf Fix. which aired on the Golf Channel for many years.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/245_Webb_Simpson_From_the_Archive___245.mp3" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Webb Simpson, is lighting up the golf world right now, on the verge of making the President's Cup team and finishing up one of the most impressive (and lucrative) seasons of his career.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/244_Part_2_Master_The_Mental_Side_of_Golf___Revisiting_Our_Favorite_Mental_Game_Episodes_244.mp3" artist="18STRONG" title="244: (Part 2) Master the Mental Side of the Game" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] As a follow-up to last week's episode , our guests this week include a world renowned sports psychologist, a golf mental game coach, a duo that has worked with hall of fame golfers, and one of the most prominent peak performance coaches in the world.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/243_Master_the_Mental_Side_of_Golf__Revisiting_Our_Favorite_Mental_Game_Episodes_243.mp3" artist="18STRONG" title="243: Master the Mental Side of the Game" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] This week (and next week) on the podcast, we are digging into the vault and revisiting a few of our favorite episodes and experts on the Mental Game.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/242_Ben_Wong__College_Golf_is_at_its_Best_242.mp3" title="242: College Golf is at its Best" artist="18STRONG: Ben Wong" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Today I am especially excited to have on our special guest, SMU Golfer and one of the top amateur golfers in the game, Ben Wong. We had the chance to see a lot of Ben at the NCAA finals this past year (where he played his final match against Oklahoma State's Victor Hovland who recently turned professional) and today we get to sit down with Ben to hear his journey from Hong Kong, to Beijing, and eventually landing in Texas.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/241_Rob_Collins___The_Future_of_Sweetens_Cove.mp3" title="241: The Future of Sweetens Cove" artist="18STRONG: Rob Collins" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Rob Collins is the course designer, architect, and ultimately, the inspiration behind Sweetens Cove. If you haven't heard of Sweetens Cove yet, you’re about to be introduced to the story of an incredible little 9-hole course near Chattanooga Tennessee (South Pittsburgh) that has taken the world of golf by storm.  But it wasn't always smooth sailing for what many may simply think was an "overnight success."

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/240_Tom_Coyne___Seeking_Golfs_Greatest_Experiences.mp3" title="240: Seeking Golf's Greatest Experiences" artist="18STRONG: Tom Coyne" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Today I am especially excited to have on our special guest, Tom Coyne. Tom is much more than a golf writer; yes, he’s written multiple best-selling golf books and has many contributions to golf publications, but I consider Tom a Golf Adventurer. He’s a guy that loves the game so much and is willing to do the extremes when it comes to his journeys in golf and thanks to his willingness to do a deep dive into these crazy adventures, we all learn more about the heart, soul, and history of this game we love.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/239_Effortless_Golf_with_Jayne_Storey___Author_Breathe_Golf_239.mp3" title="239: Effortless Golf" artist="18STRONG: Jayne Storey" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Jayne Storey is one of the most fascinating coaches I’ve come across in the game of golf. She is a pioneer of an emerging genre, which seeks to unite Eastern spiritual practice with high performance in pressure situations.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/238_Collegiate_Golfs_Most_Outstanding_Players___Brian_Stubbs_-_The_Haskins_Award_238.mp3" title="238: Collegiate Golf's Most Outstanding Players" artist="18STRONG: Brian Stubbs" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ]

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/237_Stop_Hesitating__Start_Taking_Action___Jentry_Barton_Fitness__Mental_Game_Coach_237.mp3" title="Stop Hesitating and Start Taking Action" artist="18STRONG: Jentry Barton" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Today I am especially excited to have on our special guest, fitness and mental game coach, Jentry Barton. Normally when wewe talk about the "mental game" we are speaking in terms of on-course tactics and strategies.  But today we have on Jentry Barton to talk the mental game as it relates to our fitness by getting into the gym and staying focused on what we need to do to make our bodies our most important golf tool.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/236_Your_Body_is_Your_Most_Important_Club___Nathane_Jackson_236.mp3" title="236: Your Body is Your Most Important Club" artist="18STRONG: Nathane Jackson" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Today I am especially excited to have on our special guest, Nathane Jackson as we discuss your body being the most important piece of golf equipment that you own. By taking care of it, optimizing it, doing everything you can to improve the way your body moves, the way your brain functions, and the way you do everything on the course is the best way for you to improve your golf game long-term.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/235_Interval_Training_for_Golf___Dr._Martin_Gibala_235.mp3" title="235: Interval Training for Golf" artist="18STRONG: Dr. Martin Gibala" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Today I am especially excited to have on our special guest, Dr. Martin Gibala, author of The One-Minute Workout: Science Shows a Way to Get Fit That's Smarter, Faster, Shorter.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/234_The_Lost_Art_of_Putting___Gary_Nicol__Karl_Morris_234.mp3" title="234: The Lost Art of Putting" artist="18STRONG: Gary Nicol & Karl Morris" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Today I am especially excited to have on our special guests, authors of the fantastic book The Lost Art of Putting, Gary Nicol and Karl Morris. When I first read the book “The Lost Art of Putting,” it was completely different than what I imagined a book on putting would be.  As you would imagine, I anticipated the text would entail an excessive amount of technical conversation on putting, styles, techniques, etc. however, it is refreshingly the exact opposite of what I expected.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/233__Fighting_the_War_on_Double_Bogeys___Jon_Sherman_-_Practical_Golf_233.mp3" title="233: Fighting the War on Double Bogeys" artist="18STRONG: Jon Sherman" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Jon Sherman is the founder of Practical-Golf.com, a website that is dedicated to helping you play and make better decisions out on the course. Jon has spent the last 20+ years researching and learning about the game and joins us today to talk not so much on technique, but the mental, strategic side of golf as well as technology and equipment that he utilizes out on the green to help him play his best game each time.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/232_The_New_Era_of_Minimal_Golf___Sam_Goulden_232.mp3" title="232: The New Era of Minimal Golf" artist="18STRONG: SAM GOULDEN" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] This week we are talking with Sam Goulden from Sam Goulden Golf, but more recently he started a new company called MNML golf which we are going to dig into and will highlight the new bag and technology he has come up with and the Kickstarter campaign he has going for it. Sam has been all over the nation traveling, teaching golf, playing golf, and connects with so many different people on spreading the MNML golf lifestyle; the simplicity of the game itself and getting people to understand how they can play better through minimal tweaks and embracing the simplicity.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/231_Stronger_is_Better___John_Paul_Guidry_231.mp3" title="231: Stronger is Better" artist="18STRONG: John Paul Guidry" ] Today I am especially excited to bring back on our special guest, JP Guidry, physical therapist and strength coach. In today’s conversation, we are talking all about strength and strength training: How much do you need as a golfer? Is there a cap we should be worried about? Is the strength training golfers are doing now hindering their game and causing injury, or rather protecting them from injury and to be more resilient?

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/230_Winning_on_the_PGA_Tour___Adam_Long_230.mp3" title="230: Winning on the PGA Tour" artist="18STRONG: Adam Long" ] Once again, we have our buddy Adam Long, PGA tour Player AND Winner, joining us on this week's show. You might remember that we had Adam on this past September on Episode 207  just after he secured his PGA Tour Card from finishing top 25 in the Web.com tour.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/229_Train_Movements_Not_Muscles___Mike_McDonnell_229.mp3" title="229: Train Movements, Not Muscles" artist="18STRONG: Mike McDonnell" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Today, we’re talking with Coach Mike McDonnell from CoachMikeMac.com about the training methods that golfers are using, especially Mike’s philosophies regarding training movements and not training body parts or muscles specifically. . .

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/228_The_Incredible_Story_of_the_Triple_Track_Golf_Ball_with_Ray_Barrett_228.mp3" title="228: The Incredible Story Behind the Triple Track Golf Ball" artist="18STRONG: Ray Barrett" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] In this episode, we are not only going to introduce you to one of the most innovative improvements the golf industry has seen in years, but we are going to introduce you to the incredible serial entrepreneur and inventor of the Triple Track™ golf ball, Ray Barrett.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/227_Your_Personal_PGA_Tour_Medical_Team___Harry_Sese__Shane_Lawlor_227.mp3" title="227: Your Personal PGA Tour Medical Team" artist="18STRONG: Harry Sese & Shane Lawlor" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Today I am especially excited to bring back on our special guests, Harry Sese, and Shane Lawlor. One of the things that we love to do here at 18Strong is giving you a glimpse of what goes on on the tour. Trying to take the tour experience and bring it to you at home in your earbuds.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/226_Driver_Swings_Faster_than_the_Speed_of_Sound___Mach_3_Golf_Speed_Training___Jeff_Young__Ken_Loewen_226.mp3" title="226: Driver Swings Faster Than the Speed of Sound" artist="18STRONG: Mach 3 Golf Speed Training" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Today I am especially excited to bring on our special guests, Jeff Young and Ken Loewen from Mach 3 Speed Training. “Am I ever going to be able to swing the club faster?” I think it’s a natural question that we all ask ourselves from time to time in the pursuit of peak golf fitness and performance, and especially in today’s game of golf distance is king so club-head speed can make or break your rounds. . .

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/225_Enriching_the_Lives_of_Veterans_Through_Golf___Captain_Brandon_Johnson___VGA_Champion_2016__2018_225.mp3" title="225: Enriching the Lives of Veterans Through Golf" artist="18STRONG: CAPTAIN BRANDON JOHNSON" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Today I am especially excited to bring on our special guest, Captain Brandon Johnson. Golf is a passion of ours, and it’s a part of life that we cherish. It’s the competition, the challenge, the joys, the frustrations, but in many cases, it’s the camaraderies we have out on the course meeting new people and hanging out with those we love...

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/224_A_Strong_Winter_Brings_Strong_Stronger_Golf___Coach_Kevin_Duffy_224.mp3" title="224: A Strong Winter Brings Stronger Golf" artist="18STRONG: Coach Kevin Duffy" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Are you making the most out of this off-season? Some of the most common problems golfers experience on the course when the season comes around are lack of distance, lack of endurance, and not being any better and, if anything, being a little rusty from the year before.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/223_Are_You_Committed_to_the_Process__Lance_Gill___Titleist_Performance_Institute_223.mp3" title="223: Are You Committed to the Process?" artist="18STRONG: Lance GIll" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Why are you here? Most people can’t answer that question when they go to see a Golf and Fitness specialist like Lance, but it’s important to discover your underlying needs and tailor a regiment that works for you. Lance is on today to talk to us about committing to the learning process and understanding what you are really trying to do and how to get to that end result.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/222_What_Golfs_New_Rules_Mean_to_You___Curt_Rohe___Metropolitan_Amateur_Golf_Association.mp3" title="222: What Golf's New Rules Mean to You " artist="18STRONG: Curt Rohe" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] While normally we’re talking about the physical and mental pieces that you can emphasize to get the greatest edge on your golf game, this week we are talking with Curt Rohe from the Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association about the new rules that are coming into play in 2019.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/221_5_Non-Golf_Things_You_Should_Do_This_Winter_221.mp3" artist="THE 18STRONG PODCAST" image="https://18strong.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/18_Strong_EP221.jpg" ] Today, I’m going to give you 5 simple things that could change your game next year, but NONE of these involve hitting a golf ball this off-season. We believe that your body is the greatest piece of golf equipment you own, and (perfect timing with the PGA show coming up) this is the time when every golf gadget and piece of technology is running rampant with claims that they will be the “one stop shop shortcut” to helping your golf game.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/220_Inside_the_Ropes_of_High-End_Golf_Training___Dr._Bobby_Duvall__220.mp3" title="220: Inside the Ropes of High-End Golf Training" artist="18STRONG: Dr. Bobby Duvall" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] It’s not often that you get to chat with someone who is literally a pioneer in their industry, but that’s exactly what we have this week with Dr. Bobby Duvall.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/219_Golf_Tips_are_Worthless___Chuck_Quinton___Rotary_Swing_219.mp3" title="219: Golf Tips are Worthless" artist="18STRONG: Chuck Quinton" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] This week, we are talking with one of the original pioneers of the online golf instruction world, Chuck Quinton.  Chuck originally started out in 2004 selling small golf instruction DVD’s and has now turned his website, RotarySwing.com, into one of the premier online golf instruction websites in the world.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/218_Hemp_Oil_for_Golfers__with_Steve_Patterson_218.mp3" title="218: Hemp Oil for Golfers? Questions Answered" artist="18STRONG: Steve Patterson" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Should you be using Hemp Oil to help your golf game?  Today I am especially excited to bring on our special guest, Steve Patterson to answer all of your hemp oil questions (like is hemp oil and CBD oil the same thing?). This is something that has become a front-of-mind topic in the world of sports, performance, and enhancement and our guest today, Steve Patterson, is a teaching PGA Professional and a representative for Functional Remedies, a top hemp oil company in the world.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/217_The_RGV_Tour__Living_in_an_RV_Down_by_the_Golf_Course_with_Patrick_Koenig.mp3" title="217: The RGV Tour: Living in an RV Down by the Golf Course" artist="18STRONG: Patrick Koenig" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Today I am especially excited to bring on our special guest, Patrick Koenig, Founder of the RGV Tour. Have you ever wanted to just quit your job and go on an endless golf trip, traveling around the states, playing the best courses, hanging out with golfers from all over the country, golfing with celebrities, and doing it all in a pimped out RV? If you said yes, you basically just described the RGV Tour and the life of our guest, Patrick Koenig.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/216_Ed_Mylett___MAXOUT_Your_Game._MAXOUT_Your_Life_216.mp3" title="216: #MAXOUT Your Game. #MAXOUT Your Life." artist="18STRONG: Ed Mylett" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Today I am especially excited to bring on our special guest, Ed Mylett. This week may be the most excited I’ve ever been to have a conversation and to share it with you, the 18Strong Community. If you have never heard of Ed Mylett, you are in for a treat and a master class on success today.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/215_215__Let_the_Journey_Begin___Hayden_Buckley_Professional_Golfer.mp3" title="215: Let the Journey Begin!" artist="18STRONG: Hayden Buckley" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to play in your very first PGA event, with the nerves, the grandstands, the crowds, well, today we’re talking with Hayden Buckley, who recently had a chance to play at his first PGA tour event.
Hayden, a newly turned professional golfer, is just finishing up his degree at the University of Missouri (Mizzou), received asponsors exemption at the Sanderson Farms Invitational.  And, not only did he get in the event, but  Hayden was able to battle through Thursday and Friday to make the cut in his very first PGA appearance.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/214_214__Setting_Big_Goals_and_Why_Pro_Golf_Isnt_One___Stewart_Hagestad.mp3" title="214: Setting Big Goals and Why Playing Pro Isn't His" artist="18STRONG: Stew Hagestad" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] If you’re looking for insights into all of the pieces you need to play better, this episode with Stewart Hagestad, one of the worlds top amateur golfers is a can’t-miss interview.
You may recognize our guest's name from Gold Digest, or the many mentions and appearances on the Golf Channel.  While many golfers all over the world envy Stew's game and wonder why on earth he doesn't want to take his talent to the PGA Tour, Stew has big plans both on and of the course and is adamant that he will remain an amateur golfer for life.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/213_213__Building_a_Team_isnt_Just_for_the_Pros___Bradley_Borne.mp3" title="213: Building a Team isn't Just for the Pros" artist="18strong: Bradley Borne" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Today I am especially excited to bring on our special guest, Bradley Borne.
Picture this: Members only, indoor club in the middle of Manhattan that specializes in golf performance. This place is too good to be true, right? Wrong! Today we are talking to Bradley Borne from Golf & Body NYC.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/212_212__Robert_Yang___Your_Guide_to_Fueling_Better_Golf.mp3" title="212: Your Guide to Fueling Better Golf" artist="18strong: Robert Yang" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] This week we are talking all about nutrition specifically for you, the golfer, with Robert Yang.
Rob is a certified nutritionist and strength and conditioning specialist who has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years. Rob was on the 18Strong Podcast back on episode 42 and we wanted to bring him back to talk about his new book “Hole-in-One Nutrition.”

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/211_211__Is_your_training_slowing_your_swing_speed____Chris_Finn.mp3" title="211: Is your training slowing swing speed?" artist="18STRONG: Chris Finn" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Chris Finn owns and operates Par4Success, an incredible golf, and fitness business with 2 locations in North Carolina.  In today's episode, Chris shares with us the results from an ongoing study he has been conducting with his clients over the past few years.  Chris has been documenting the assessments and training programs of his clients (from juniors to tour pro's) to determine the effects that they had on specific golf parameters. Whether you are a regular golfer or fitness professional, you're definitely going to take away from valuable info from his research.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/210_210__REPLAY_1-Minute_Workout_originally_episode_162.mp3" title="210: REPLAY 1 Minute Workout" artist="18STRONG" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] This week we are replaying an episode from last year that highlighted the benefits of interval training and covered the contents of the best selling book by Dr. Martin Gibala, The One Minute Workout. 
As many of you have seen on My Instagram Page, this month I am doing the #1-minutemaxou challenge.  I have committed to doing at least 1 minute of a maximal effort exercise each and every day for 30 days (and I have to post proof to instagram!).

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/209_209__5_Things_Really_Good_Golfers_Do.mp3" title="209: 5 Things Really Good Golfers Do" artist="18STRONG" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] So today I want to talk about what I’ve learned and the constant trends I’ve seen from our professional guests on the show. I specifically titled this “5 Things Really Good Golfers Do” because I don’t want to talk about the exceptional, elite athlete, or the professional golfer. I’m talking about you and the golfers you play with that just seem to have it figured out: the really good golfer at your club, on your golf trips, etc. What is it that they are doing that you can learn from to drastically and realistically escalate your game.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/208_208__Chris_Thompson___Becoming_a_PGA_Tour_Rookie_at_Age_42.mp3" title="208: Becoming a PGA Tour Rookie at age 42" artist="18STRONG: Chris Thompson" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Today I am especially excited to bring on our special guest, and brand new PGA Tour Cardholder, Chris Thompson.
As the 2017-2018 PGA Tour and Web.com season wrap up, there seem to be plenty of exciting recaps and developments to cover. Last week we talked to Adam Long, one of the Web.com “Top 25” Money list earners and golfer moving on to the PGA Tour. I’m excited to say that this week we have another upcoming rookie on the PGA Tour, Chris Thompson.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/207_207__Adam_Long___Securing_a_Spot_on_the_PGA_Tour.mp3" title="207: Securing a Spot on the PGA Tour" artist="18STRONG: ADAM LONG" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] This week we’re talking to my buddy, Adam Long, who is recently one of the top 25 money-earners on the Web.com Tour in the year 2017-2018, and is therefor PGA Tour bound in 2018-2019.
I can honestly say this is an episode I’ve been looking forward to doing for the last couple years. I first met Adam when we had him on the show (Episode 60) and since then have been working with him remotely with programs for him to continue to do on the road. I'm so excited to see how far he has come and where he is going.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/206_206__The_Recovery_Routine_No_One_is_Talking_About___Dan_Hellman.mp3" title="206: The Recovery Routine No One is Talking About" artist="18STRONG: Dan Hellman" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Today we’re talking to Dan Hellman about the piece of the Golfer fitness puzzle that no one is really talking about. Even in the circles of fitness and strength training, not many individuals are talking about post-round or post-exercise routines.
Dan, a licensed physical therapist and owner of Hellman Holistic Health in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is one of the most well-respected medical and fitness professionals in golf.  Dan is a former senior faculty member of the well-known C.H.E.K. Institute and has studied extensively under pioneering French osteopath Guy Voyer, and is qualified as an instructor of Voyer's SOMA Method.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/205_205__Uncover_Your_True_Physical_Potential___Dr._Michael_Kay.mp3" title="205: Uncover Your True Physical Potential" artist="18STRONG: Dr. Mike Kay" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Today we are talking training with Dr. Mike Kay from Premier Fitness Systems in Scottsdale, AZ. Training for you, for golfers, for athletes, and the broad spectrum that it can require in order to meet your goals and needs.
We are constantly learning new and innovative ways to improve performance.  Our guest today, Dr. Mike Kay, does exactly this on a regular basis with his clients. Constantly trying to find the most effective and efficient ways to reach his clients' fitness and health goals, whether they are professional athletes (from UFC to PGA players) or the general populace.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/204_204__Dr._Gio_Valiante___How_to_Play_Fearless_Golf.mp3" title="204: How to Play Fearless Golf" artist="18STRONG: Dr. Gio Valiante" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] This week, we have one of the biggest names in golf when it comes to the mental game, Dr. Gio Valiante. Dr. Gio is an expert in the area of human performance as it relates to both business and sport. His book, “Fearless Golf: Conquering the Mental Game” is known by many as one of the most influential mental game resources in the game.
Fearless Golf continues to be a best seller more than 10 years after it was published in 2005 and his players have won over 50 PGA Tour Events in the past 15 years.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/203_203_Dr._Michael_Ruscio.mp3" title="203: Healthy Gut, Healthy Golf" artist="18STRONG: Dr. Michael Ruscio" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] This week, Dr. Michael Ruscio takes us on a deep dive into the topic of "Gut Health!"   I know it might not seem quite as sexy as increasing your driver speed or talking about the latest PGATour event, but I think you'll be surprised at just how much this topic might hit home for you.  Little do you know how much your "gut" impacts your performance out on the course and simplify your life in general.
Michael Ruscio, DC is a doctor, clinical researcher and best-selling author whose practical ideas on healing chronic illness have made him an influential voice in functional and alternative medicine. His research has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals and he speaks at integrative medical conferences across the globe.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/202_202__Recruiting_and_Building_a_Team_of_Tour_Players___Mike_Dunphy___Srixon___Cleveland_Golf.mp3" title="202: Recruiting and Building a Team of Tour Players" artist="18STRONG: Mike Dunphy" background="default" ] Today we’re talking with Mike Dunphy, Player Development Manager for Srixon / Cleaveland Golf.  Mike is in charge of finding, recruiting, and training all the new players that they bring in to the brand of Srixon / Cleveland Golf. From collegiate to WebDotCom, to PGA players using their equipment, Mikes is in charge of it all.
It was very cool to pick Mike's brain and get an inside look at what goes on behind the scenes with player development in a brand like Srixon/Cleveland.  We also discussed what the difference maker is when these players choose Srixon over some of the other larger companies like Titleist, Callaway, etc.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/201_201__Nick_Price___Perseverance_Paid_Off.mp3" title="201: Perseverance Paid Off" artist="18TSRONG: Nick Price" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Today you are in for a special treat. In one of my favorite interviews of all time, I bring on Nick Price: 3-time major winner, World Golf Hall of Fame Member, 18-time winner on the PGA Tour, and one of the most personable athletes in the game.
We had the chance to talk on a lot of different things, from the progression of his career as a golfer who had the opportunity to not only meet his golf idols but beat them in the majors, to what advice he would give to junior golfers and his thoughts on the modern game.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/200_200__Master_Your_Course_Like_a_Champion__Dr._Andy_Frost_11-Time_Club_Champion_Bellerive_CC.mp3" title="200: Master Your Course Like a Champion" artist="18STRONG: Dr. Andy Frost" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Dr. Andy Frost was one of my very first clients when I made the switch from a traditional physical therapy setting to the other side of the fence, diving into the world of golf fitness.  This is a special interview for me because Andy is one of the main reasons that I have continued to pursue my career in golf and fitness.
Based out of St. Louis, Andy is the current, and 11-time Club Champion at Bellerive Country Club, the site for the 100th PGA Championship in just a couple of weeks.  So, who better to bring on than Andy?

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/199_199__Lower_Scores_Straight_Out_of_Moms_Kitchen___Matt_Zembruski_JutiBar_and_Cynthia_Sass.mp3" title="199: Lower Scores Straight out of Mom's Kitchen" artist="18STRONG: Matt Zembruski & Cynthia Sass" background="default" ] Today I am especially excited to bring on our very special guests, Matt Zembruski (founder of the JutiBar) and sports nutritionist, Cynthia Sass.
Have you ever found yourself rushing to the course for an early morning tee time and forgot to eat breakfast? Or in the middle of a round of golf noticed you were running a little low on energy and knew you needed to eat something? It’s happened to all of us, but in that situation, what are your typical options?

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/198_198__From_Quitting_to_US_Open_Qualifying_with_Chris_Naegel___Professional_Golfer.mp3" title="198: From Quitting to US Open Qualifying" artist="18STRONG: Chris Naegel" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] This week, we’re going to tell you a bit of a story about Chris Naegel, a golfer from here in St. Louis that went from almost quitting playing professional golf, to 3 weeks later playing in the U.S. Open. You might recognize his name from the top of the leaderboard on the first day of the U.S. Open, but just week’s prior he was on the phone with his wife after a tournament where he missed the cut and decided he was quitting golf for good.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/197_197__The_Secret_Links_of_an_Efficient_Golf_Swing___Tom_Myers___Anatomy_Trains.mp3" title="197: The Secret Links to an Efficient Golf Swing" artist="18STRONG: Tom Myers" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] This week we’ve got a bit of a legend on the show: Tom Myers. Manual therapist, body worker, and author of Anatomy Trains, one of the most popular and pioneering books when it comes to making sense of all the connections, patterns and the way that your body actually moves (specifically in regards to the muscles, tendons, and fascia in your body).
I know many of you may be sitting there trying to make heads or tails of the last word: fascia. Fascia is the connective tissue that runs throughout our body that impacts every move you make. It’s become kind of a buzzword lately, and Tom has been teaching and learning about fascia for decades now and we are just starting to see how groundbreaking his early work was and the research he continues to reveal.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/196_196__What_are_your_Golf_Fitness_Needs__with_Joe_Gambino_from_Par_Four_Performance.mp3" background="default" ] Today I am especially excited to bring on our very special guest, Joe Gambino from Par Four Performance.
As much as I would like to say there was one training program that would work for everyone in achieving their strength and conditioning goals, everyone has their own specific needs and issues, which is why Joe Gambino, a physical therapist, and strength and conditioning coach, is such a valuable asset to any golfer.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/195_195__Raw_Fitness_Truth_with_Justin_Andrews_from_Mind_Pump.mp3" title="195: Raw Fitness Truth" artist="18STRONG: Justin Andrews | Mind Pump" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] The Mind Pump Podcast has been described as “Howard Stern meets Fitness” a reputation that stems from being raw, shocking, and entertaining, but with an overall mission to shed light on the truth of health, fitness, and a host of other topics.  Our guest this week is Justin Andrews, one of the hosts and founders of the this brand that is taking the fitness world by storm.
Mind Pump Media has built a massive tribe of loyal and passionate fans because they are simply helping us all cut through the BS and experience the absolute fastest way to reach your health and fitness goals (which sounds a lot like what we are all about here at 18Strong!) We talk origin story to athletic programming in this exclusive interview.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/194_194__Golfs_Most_Incredible_Destination_with_Steve_Friedlander_from_Big_Cedar_Golf.mp3" title="194: Golf's Most Incredible Destination" artist="18STRONG: Steve Friedlander | Big Cedar Golf" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Today we are chatting with Steve Friedlander from Big Cedar Golf, which very well could be the next most sought-after golf destination in the US, if not the world.
Recently I had my 40^th birthday and took a golf trip with 3 of my best friends to Big Cedar Golf in Branson, Missouri. And I know what you’re probably thinking, “A golf trip in Missouri? That doesn't sound very exciting!”  Well, things are changing quickly in Branson, and after this episode, you just might change your mind about taking a golf trip to the Midwest.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/193_193__Daisy-May_Kenny___Less_Pain_Better_Footwork_and_More_Speed.mp3" title="193: Less Pain, Better Footwork, and More Speed" artist="18STRONG: Daisy-May Kenny" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] If you’re a golfer that has ever experience pain after playing or practicing, especially back pain, my guess would be that you either sought out some form of relief or would love to find it. And if that solution also helped you improved the way you move in the golf swing and helped you swing faster, you probably wouldn’t be too disappointed with that, would you?  Well, our guest Daisy-May Kenny from Biomek Golf says all of these things often go hand in hand.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/192__192__Dr._Josh_Satterlee___Creating_the_Perfect__Hybrid__Facility_to_Treat_Golfers.mp3" title="192: Creating the Perfect “Hybrid” Facility to Treat Golfers" artist="18STRONG: Dr. Josh Satterlee" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] When you think of pioneers in the Golf and Fitness Podcasting world, one of the first names that should come to mind is Josh Satterlee. Not only has Josh been working with golfers for many years as a clinician, he was one of the first guys I know that had a podcast in the golf world. And although The Dr. Josh Show has been long retired, it definitely played a part in inspiring what we do here at 18STRONG.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/191_191__Golf_Untucked__The_Social_Side_of_the_Game___Evan_Kamer_from_Skratch.mp3" title="191: Golf Untucked: The Social Side of the Game" artist="18STRONG: Evan Kamer | Skratch" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Here at 18Strong, we are all about breaking down the body mechanics and physical aspects of golf to the perfect the swing, but sometimes it’s important to put down the scorecards, stop measuring the launch angles, and remember to have fun with the game and reflect on the lighter side of golf.
You’ve probably heard me talking about Skratch on the podcast and hopefully have checked out some of the videos and content they have created. They are a social first, digital content business engaging the millennial-minded golf fan with entertaining videos and other content that promotes and highlights the fun side of golf.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/190_190__Dr._Stuart_McGill___The_Back_Mechanic_Talk_Golf.mp3" title="190: The Back Mechanic Talks Golf" artist="18STRONG: Dr. Stuart McGill" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] It's rare that I meet a golfer who doesn’t currently struggle or haven’t struggled in the past with some sort of back pain and discomfort. Athletes, strength coaches, and trainers can all agree that no matter the sport, a healthy back and spine is a crucial component to optimal performance.
Our balance, speed, power, mobility, coordination and every other physical requirement for golf are directly linked to good spine health, which is why this week, our special guest is Dr. Stuart McGill.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/189_189__Everything_You_Want_to_Know_About_Superspeed_Golf___Mike_Napoleon__Kyle_Shay.mp3" title="189: Everything You Want to Know About SuperSpeed Golf" artist="18STRONG: Mike Napoleon & Kyle Shay" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] If you’ve been a long time listener of 18Strong, you’ve most likely heard me talk about SuperSpeed Golf and the amazing results both professional and amateur players are seeing in their clubhead speed, distance, and overall mechanics after using the SSG system.
The concept of "overspeed training" is unlike your traditional power or strength training, but it also doesn't fall into the category of golf skills training. Today you'll see why the SuperSpeed Golf system is in a completely different category, which is exactly why it is creating results at both the amateur and elite levels.

When it comes down to it, a fitness coach is a dime a dozen right? What do these different specialties matter and why is it so important for a fitness professional to know your game? Does that specialization to your specific sport really make a difference? Whether you are an athlete looking for a strength […]

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/187_187_David_MacKenzie.mp3" title="187: Training Your Mental Game" artist="18STRONG: David MacKenzie" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] We’ve been talking a lot about the importance of power, strength, and physical endurance in your golf game, but our guest, David MacKenzie knows that those components only make up a piece of the equation. Applying those physical abilities takes control and mental fortitude, which in themselves, need to be a prt of your training regimen.
David MacKenzie is the founder Golf State of Mind, one of the most well-read and highly regarded mental game blogs, and is a highly sought after mental game and performance coach. From amateur to pro, his one-on-one coaching program teaches mental toughness, emotional control, and how to focus on what’s important to maximize their chance of success.

Power. Almost every golfer I have worked with, at one time or another, has asked “how can I hit the ball farther?” or “how can I get more distance?” And in most instances, it leads back to being more powerful. From amateur to professional, power is an integral part of progressing your golf game, which […]

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/185_185__Mark_Sweeney___Drain_More_Putts_with_Aimpoint_Golf.mp3" title="185: Drain More Putts with Aimpoint Golf" artist="18STRONG: Mark Sweeney" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Have you ever been watching golf and seen pros like Justin Rose, Adam Scott, and Lydia Ko on the green getting ready to putt and you see them do the same kind of ritual (walking between the ball and the cup, rocking back and forth, closing their eyes, putting two fingers in the air) and then they drain the putt!
Today we are talking to Mark Sweeney, the creator of the AimPoint Golf putting system, that over 100 of these touring professionals are using, where he is going to break down exactly what it consists of, how you can use it, and how you can take it into your game. So often when we get to the green, we are trying to get the lay of the land and it can be all over the place but Mark brings his background as a software engineer into the world of golf and helps players be able to strategically read greens.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/184_184__Dr._Kara_Graziano_OLeary___The_Psychology_of_Changing_Your_Behavior__.mp3" title="184: The Psychology of Changing Your Behavior" artist="18STRONG: Dr. Kara Graziano O'Leary" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] When we go out and start a new fitness program, diet, practice program, we are ultimately trying to change our behaviors. This boils down to the habits we create on a daily basis and what we can stick to, which is why I’m excited to have my personal friend Dr. Kara Graziano O’Leary, Ph.D on today. Dr. O'Leary, is a clinical psychologist with a research background in social psychology and neuropsychology and she joins me today to talk about clinically what is working the best and how we can relate her background to what we are seeing in the fitness world and what you are personally experiencing during your trials and tribulations of trying to obtain your goals. We cover everything from the importance of sleep, how to best stack your goals, creating habits, and the idea of “decision fatigue.”

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/183_183__Janet_Alexander___What_to_know_about_Workouts_for_Women..mp3" title="183: What to Know About Workouts for Women" artist="18STRONG | Janet Alexander" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] When it comes to fitness and training tailored to the female athlete, many health professionals are still in dark. If you (like me) think that fitness for golfers is still in its infancy stages, then today's topic is still just in the womb!
Janet Alexander is the perfect guest to have on to teach us how the female golfer should be training, how their workouts should be dictated by their body, and how planning their workouts appropriately can dramatically improve the effectiveness in areas such as accelerated fat loss, prevent injury, strength, and power development.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/182_182__Can_Cryotherapy_Lower_Your_Scores____Dr._Melvin_Deese_and_Evan_Hughall.mp3" title="182: Can cryotherapy lower your scores?" artist="18STRONG: Dr. Melvin Deese & Evan Hugall" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Dr. Melvin Deese and Evan Hugall from Imapct Cryotherapy join us this week to discuss the surge of increased use of a relatively new technology (cryosaunas/cryochambers) that has evolved from an age old practice; crypotherapy.
In recent years, cryotherapy chambers have been studied and used to help treat issues of inflammation and recovery amongst general population clients and athletes alike.  As of recently, there have been noted very possible benefits of the modality not just for rehabilitative and preventative use, but also for enhanced performance in the training room, sports fields, and yes, most importantly, the golf course.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/181_181__Curtis_Christopherson___Create_the_Fitness_Business__Life_You_Want.mp3" title="181: Creating the Fitness Business & Life You Want" artist="18STRONG: Curtis Christopherson" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Curtis Christopherson has been an entrepreneur in the fitness industry since his late teens, and in less than 2 decades has built quite the portfolio including ownership in the largest personal training company in Canada (Innovative Fitness), a very successful chain of retail supplement stores (Reflex Supplements), and one of the fastest growing soft tissue/myofascial release product companies (RAD Roller).  Curtis has time and again been recognized for his business acumen, and ability to create, pursue and foster both a vision and culture of a very successful company in multiple brnaches of health and fitness.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/180_180__Mark_Williamson___The_Golf_Yogi.mp3" title="180: The Golf Yogi" artist="18STRONG: Mark Williamson" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Former professional golfer, Mark Williamson, is now better known as The Golf Yogi. After overcoming his initial resistance to his wife’s request to join her in at a yoga class, once he experienced it, he was hooked.
Mark Soon began studying and teaching yoga, but realized that he wanted to do more that simply teach classes. He started working on his own style of golf fitness, combining yoga with golf specific exercises, and “The Golf Yogi,” was born.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/179_179__Rene_Cammarata___Junior_Golfers_or_Junior_Athletes_.mp3" title="179: Junior Golfers or Junior Athletes?" artist="18STRONG: Rene Cammarata" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Do junior golfers need to be more athletic?  Rene Cammarata, one of the premier coaches working with Junior golfers in Pennsylvania, believes they absolutely do. With more than twenty years of experience as a strength & conditioning coach, power coach, speed and agility coach, junior coach, golf biomechanics, and as a nutrition coach among others, Rene has noticed a concerning trend when it comes to a large number of junior golfers.  They simply aren't very athletic.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/178_178__James_Sieckmann___Master_the_Modern_Short_Game.mp3" title="178: Master the Modern Short Game" artist="18STRONG: James Sieckmann" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Today I am especially excited to bring on our very special guest, James Sieckmann.
James Sieckmann has been deemed the "Master of the Modern Short Game."  He is held in the highest regard among his peers, and golfers at the highest level.  , and recognized by GOLF Magazine and Golf Digest as a Top Teacher in America. This accolade extends to his peers through Gold Digest – as he is considered the 16^th Best Teacher, but 1^st among all short game coaches. Currently, he is the Short Game Coach to 13 fully exempt Tour players including Charley Hoffman, I.K. Kim, Smylie Kaufman, Ben Crane and Tom Pernice.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/177_177__Kolby_Tullier___Are_You_Functionally_Strong_.mp3" title="177: Are You Functionally Strong?" artist="18STRONG: Kolby Tullier" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Kolby Tullier’s talent helps him identify the problem by simply watching a little bit of video. Whether he’s evaluating the way a golfer balances during a swing, or the way a football player cuts left while running the ball, Kolby is able to tell why an athlete moves the way he does. Even more importantly he sees how his performance can be improved.
As a personal trainer, Kolby has worked with every type of athlete – from high school athletes and CEOs to those looking to improve their weekend tennis games. His portfolio of athletes he has trained has grown to include NFL players Matt Flynn, Steven Ridley and Terrance Toliver and PGA golfers John Peterson and Andrew Loupe. Kolby joins us today to talk about when working with such powerhouse athletes, what can be done to bump them up to the next level with their game.

In this episode, I wanted to break things down very simply for those of you that might be new to the game of golf or simply newer to the idea of getting in the gym to help your golf game.  Regardless of whether you are just learning how to swing a club or a kettlebell, mastering these basic exercises will give you more strength, balance, confidence, and awareness of how your body works.  All of this will absolutely transfer over to better control, endurance, and strength on the course.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/175_175__Trent_Wearner___Golf_is_the_WORST_Practiced_Sport.mp3" title="175: Golf is the WORST Practiced Sport" artist="18STRONG: Trent Wearner" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Trent Wearner is a 3-time Colorado PGA Teacher of the Year and often rated as the #1 Teacher in Colorado by his peers and Golf Digest Magazine.  He has been on The Golf Channel and Morning Drive several times as well as regularly on Altitude Sports Television's Golf@Altitude.
He has taught side-by-side several top instructors including Keith Lyford and other Top 100 Teachers. He works with players of all ability levels and spends his time equally between Adults and Juniors, many who are considered the state's top amateurs, juniors, and mini-tour players.  With 80+ students playing or having played college golf, he is the most sought-after junior coach in the region and joins us today to talk about proper practice and re-introducing the term “scrimmage” to golfers across the world.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/174__174__Kirk_Adams___Winterize_Your_Golf_Body.mp3" title="174: Winterize Your Golf Body" artist="18STRONG: Kirk Adams" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Kirk Adams has more than 15 years of experience working with collegiate, professional, and Olympic athletes in more than 30 men's and women’s sports.  He works with a number of professional golfers on the Web.com and eGolf Tours and he joins us today to talk about how to “winterize” your body for a better golf game this year.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/173_173__Tyler_Ferrell___Finding_Your_Stock_Tour_Swing.mp3" title="Finding Your Stock Tour Swing" artist="18STRONG: Tyler Ferrell" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Tyler Ferrell, named one of Golf Digest Top Golf Fitness Professionals 2018, Best Instructors in Texas 2018, and Best Young Teachers 2017, is a leading expert in the application of 3D motion biomechanics. His background as both an instructor and a trainer give him a unique ability to communicate how the body works in the golf swing. He joins us today to give us a glimpse into his recent book The Stock Tour Swing: Use Science to Uncover Your Version of the Tour Swing.
In his book, Tyler breaks down 3D research and his experiences in coaching that have identified the major differences between the swing of elite golfers compared to the amateur golfer.  With this knowledge, Tyler has created a system to help you "decode" your swing.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/172__What_Are_You_Committed_To_.mp3" title="172: What Are You Committed To?" artist="18STRONG" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Today, I am taking a beat to reflect on the past year of 18Strong; both where we have been and where we are going come 2018. We had a lot of amazing guests on from PGA Professionals to leaders of the fitness industry to former NFL Players. We launched our Online Training Program and our Apparel Shop. But this episode isn’t just about what we have been doing or what we have in the works for 2018. I also dive into what you can do to better yourself and your golf game in 2018.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/171_171__Damon_Goddard___Dont_Underestimate_Simple_Training.mp3" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] I am especially excited to announce the return of one of our 18Strong Alumni and very special guest, Damon Goddard.
Damon is considered one of the leading experts in golf performance conditioning and currently works with a host of PGA, LPGA, collegiate, and elite junior golfers. With over 18 years of experience in the sports performance and fitness industry, Damon specializes in golf performance conditioning and has gained notoriety through speaking at seminars and his writings for sports publications.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/170__Jeff_Flagg___Building_Your_Armor_this_Off-Season.mp3" title="170: Build Your Armor this Off-Season" artist="18STRONG: Jeff Flagg" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] 2014 Long Drive World Champion, Jeff Flagg (Sports Performance Specialist) is a strength coach and athlete that has competed at the highest level in multiple sports and has an ongoing passion to help others achieve their highest levels of performance on and off the playing field. Jeff has been featured on the Golf Channel and Golf Digest (along with various other podcasts and articles) discussing his keys to hitting the ball longer AND straighter.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/169_169__Golf_Fitness_Pros_to_Avoid.mp3" title="169: Golf Fitness Pros to Avoid" artist="18STRONG" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] This past week Golf Digest put out its List of the 50 Best Golf Fitness Pros in America.  I thought we could have a little fun while at the same time prevent you from making a mistake when searching for the right professional to help you get your body in golf shape over the winter months.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/168_168__Seven_Ways_to_Fix_Your_Body.mp3" title="168: 7 Ways to Fix Your Body" artist="18STRONG" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] I have yet to meet anyone, especially a golfer that doesn't have some sort of lingering injury, imbalances in strength, lack of mobility, or some other issue going on that is in one way or another limiting their golf game. Thus it is likely that in one way or another, you need to Fix Your Body if you want to escalate your game.
It seems that most of the mistakes we make on the golf course that cost us the most strokes are not so much technique issues, but are simply due to sloppiness and stupid mistakes.  In my opinion, if we can cut down the unforced errors that we make because of fatigue, limited mobility, and compensations that our body has to make throughout the rounds, we can drop some serious strokes.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/167__Michael_Chu___Can_you_really_reprogram_your_golf_wing_.mp3" title="167: Can you reprogram a better golf swing?" artist="18STRONG: Michael Chu" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Twenty-nine-year-old CEO Michael Chu is changing how athletes get better faster. As head of K-MOTION, the pioneer of innovative human motion training solutions, Michael is overseeing K-MOTION product development and figuring out how to impact the greater sports community.
For the last fifteen years, K-MOTION has focused its attention on the golf industry, specifically golf instruction. Today, Michael has encouraged his team to bring in new non-golf partnerships that have pushed the company into broad athletic training, where K-MOTION has become the go-to motion-learning product for coaches and athletes. Michael joins us today to talk about K-MOTION, its benefits to athletes and coaches, as well as some insight into “bio-feedback” and the acute perception needed to elevate your golf game to the next level.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/166_166__Kris_Hart___The_Next_Generation_of_Competitive_Golf.mp3" background="default" ] Kris Hart, Co-founder of “Nextgenfolf”, joins us today to talk both about what his company stands for, and the importance of supporting young talent in the game of golf. Hart played varsity golf at Bryant University his first three years in college, but life got in the way senior year and he wasn’t able to compete on the team.
Three years after graduation, Nextgengolf was founded to help solve some of the fundamental problems with non-varsity collegiate golf. Nextgengolf originated as a Boston-based affordable golf membership program for recreational college students called CollegeGolfPass, which helped make golf more affordable for college students. The company expanded nationwide after merging with The National Collegiate Club Golf Association (NCCGA) in 2013, and in 2014, the Nextgengolf City Tour was developed which provides team-based golfing opportunities for young adults in their 20’s and 30’s near major cities.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/165_165__Chip_Brewer___The_New_Era_of_Callaway.mp3" title="165: The New Era of Callaway" artist="18STRONG: Chip Brewer" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Oliver “Chip” Brewer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Callaway Golf Company, is a proven leader in the golf industry where he has held executive positions since 1998.
Brewer assumed his leadership of Callaway Golf on March 5, 2012, arriving with a firm belief in technology-driven products and a track record of increasing market share and shareholder value.
Chip joins us today to chat about everything going on at Callaway Golf and the overall shifts the brand has experienced in the last 5+ years to re-emphasize their mission of creating "pleasingly different, demonstrably superior" products.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/164_164__Dr._Harry_Sese__Taking_Responsibility_fir_your_Performance.mp3" title="164: Taking Responsibility for your Performance" artist="18STRONG: Dr. Harry Sese" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Better known as “The Golfing Doc”, Dr. Harry Sese, a chiropractic sports physician and performance coach specializing in injury rehabilitation and prevention, biomechanics and performance conditioning, joins us today to talk about how he approaches working with these professionals, how he approaches working with professionals at all ends of the spectrum regarding where they are in their career, as well as their responsibilities when it comes to keeping their health up to par with their game.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/163_163__Erik_Anders_Lang__Adventures_in_Golf.mp3" title="163: Adventures in Golf" artist="18STRONG: Erik Anders Lang" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Erik Anders Lang is a director and filmmaker that accidentally ended up finding the niche of creating content in the golf world, and like so many of us, he has developed a complete passion and enjoyment in the game.
As the director of multiple documentaries/films centering on the human condition and “why we do what we do,” Erik joins us today to talk about his experiences with his SKRATCH production “Adventures in Golf,” (now in it's second season), how his passion for golf has evolved, and a look into his upcoming film “Be the Ball: The Movie”

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/_162__Possibly_the_shortest_and_most_efficient_workout_ever_an_overview_of_Interval_Training.mp3" title="162: Possibly the shortest and most efficient workout ever!" artist="18STRONG: Interval Training" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Interval Training has become very popular over the last decade or so in the fitness community, and research is showing incredible results when it comes to the efficiency of this type of exercise.  But even with new research and more popularity, I still find that most people think of exercise as a long, drawn-out workout that they just "can't" squeeze into their busy schedule.
Well, what if you only had to work out for one minute and it was just as effective as a 50-minute workout?

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/161_161__Adam_Kolloff__How_is_your_body_impacting_your_golf_swing_.mp3" title="161: How is your body impacting your swing?" artist="18STRONG Podcast: Adam Kolloff" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Adam Kolloff is the Director of Instruction for the Jim McLean Golf School Liberty, host of the 2017 President's Cup.  As a PGA Professional, Adam has quite the impressive pedigree in the Pro Golf realm and joins us today in the wake of the President's Cup to talk about his experience from the week and specific aspects of the golf game that he works on with his clients and overcoming physical limitations.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/160_160__Spider_Miller__Arnie_Stories_and_the_Walker_Cup.mp3" title="160: Arnie Stories and the Walker Cup" artist="18strong: Spider Miller" background="default" social_linkedin="true" ] Spider Miller, winner of the 1996 and 1998 Mid-Amateur championships, joins us today in the wake of the 2017 Presidents Cup to talk about the history of team golf events like the Walker Cup, Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup.
As a highly decorated amateur player and Captain of the 2015 and 2017 Walker Cup, Spider shares with us many of the lessons he has learned from the game of golf and what young players we should be looking out for in the very near future. After many years of friendship, Spider also reminisces and shares stories he has of the golf legend, Arnold Palmer.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/159_159__Will_Robins__Better_Golf_using_the_Scoring_Method.mp3" title="159: Better Golf Using the Scoring Method" artist="18strong: Will Robins" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_email="true" ] Will Robins is an expert when it comes to helping you drop your score.  His program The Scoring Method has helped hundreds, if not thousands of golfers drop 10 or more strokes off their game in just weeks!
He has an incredible story from being on pace to play professional golf in the United States, only to suffer a great tragedy and be thrust into the world of coaching and teaching golf. Will Robins' story is one of perseverance and reflection that sheds a new light and respect on both golf and life.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/158_158__Cate_Ritter__Easy_nutrition_tips_to_play_a_Lean_18.mp3" title="158: Easy nutrition tips to play a Lean 18" artist="18STRONG Podcast: Cate Ritter" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Cate Ritter’s commitment to better health began as a quest for personal improvement but continued as a desire to help others professionally.
Following a successful career as a top junior and collegiate golfer, Cate shifted her focus to nutrition. Her experience working in professional kitchens in the U.S. and abroad, as well as her athletic background and unique perspectives on wellness, have given Cate a variety of tools to help others effectively achieve their goals.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/157_157__Justin_James__The_Worlds_Longest_Drive.mp3" title="157: The Longest Drive in the World" artist="18STRONG Podcast: Justin James" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Justin James. Justin is the Long Drive World Champion 2017.In 2015, Justin James hung up his baseball spikes and picked up the driver. After growing up watching his dad, Gerry, compete in long drive, Justin decided to follow in his dad's footsteps. In his rookie season, he finished T-3 at the 2016 World Long Drive Championship.
In 2015, Justin James hung up his baseball spikes and picked up the driver. After growing up watching his dad, Gerry, compete in long drive, Justin decided to follow in his dad's footsteps. In his rookie season, he finished T-3 at the 2016 World Long Drive Championship.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/156_156__Mike_Boyle__Does_your__Functional_Training__have_a_Purpose_.mp3" title="156: Does your "Functional Training" have a Purpose?" artist="18STRONG Podcast: Mike Boyle" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Mike Boyle. Mike is one of the foremost experts in the fields of Strength and Conditioning, Functional Training and general fitness. He currently spends his time lecturing, teaching, training, and writing.
In 1996 Michael co-founded Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning, one of the first for-profit strength and conditioning companies in the world. Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning exists for one reason: to provide performance enhancement training for athletes of all levels. Athletes trained range from junior high school students to All Stars in almost every major professional sport.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/155_155__Anthony_Renna__Lessons_from_the_greatest_coaches_in_the_world.mp3" title="155: Lessons from the Greatest Coaches in the World" artist="18STRONG Podcast: Anthony Renna" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Anthony Renna. Anthony has been involved in a lot of training and education programs relating to golf and fitness, almost too many to name! His early success as a trainer at Equinox Fitness Clubs fueled the creation of his own business, Five Iron Fitness.  It eventually led him to open one of the country’s first facilities dedicated to golf fitness in 2008 in White Plains, NY.

Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Jon Stabler. Jon is the co-founder of GolfPsych, which helps golfers using psychology to be happy, healthy and successful in all ways possible. The GolfPsych System is based on over 36 years of Tour research and Tour experience. They have helped almost 400 PGA Tour, Champions Tour, […]

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/153_153__Jerry_Haas__From_a_Family_of_Golfers_to_Coaching_a_Golf_Family.mp3" title="153: From a Family of Golfers to Coaching a Golf Family" artist="18STRONG: Coach Jerry Haas" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_email="true" ] Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Jerry Haas. Jerry is a former Wake Forest All-American and is in his 21st season as head coach of his alma mater.
A former PGA tour member, Haas has rebuilt the Wake Forest program back into a perennial contender for ACC and NCAA championships. His Deacons have finished in the top-10 at the NCAA Championships three times since 2001. Under Haas, Wake Forest has been a fixture in the national rankings, including a No. 1 ranking in 2001.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/152_152__Frank_Duffy__Lower_Scores_with_Better_Body_Control..mp3" title="152: Lower Scores with Better Body Control" artist="18strong: Frank Duffy" background="default" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Frank Duffy. Frank is the Director of Performance at Par Four Performance and the owner of Frank Duffy Fitness. He has assessed and worked with hundreds of individuals from different walks of life. From Major League Baseball pitchers looking to stay healthy throughout their season, to the elderly grandmother just trying to live a pain-free lifestyle, he has been lucky enough to observe and learn from every single client that he’s ever encountered.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/151_151__Trillium_Rose__How_to_fast_track_your_improvement..mp3" title="151: How to Fast Track Your Improvement" artist="18STRONG: Trillium Rose" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Today I am very excited to announce our guest; Trillium Rose. Trillium Rose is a certified teaching professional and Head Director of Instruction at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Maryland. An innovator and life-long learner, her knowledge of teacher effectiveness, mechanics and practice training have proven highly successful. She has improved the games of over 1,000 individuals who rely on her cutting-edge expertise, and honest, straight- forward approach.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/150_150__Matt_Unthank__How_to_build__Bogeyproof__shoulders.mp3" title="150: How to build "bogeyproof" shoulders" artist="18STRONG: Matt Unthank" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Today I am very excited to announce our guest; Matt Unthank. Matt is Director of Training and Education at Crossover Symmetry – a medically designed rotator cuff and scapular strengthening system engineered to enhance shoulder health and performance. The programs were developed using the most current research and EMG data to identify the best exercises and techniques to train the scapular stabilizers and rotator cuff.
Crossover Symmetry provides gear to athletes, coaches, and therapists around the world. They are currently used by professional athletes in the MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL and over 75% of major NCAA Division I Universities. Crossover Symmetry is also used a principal training tool among the best CrossFit athletes and gyms in the world.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/149_149__Michael_Manavian__Fueling_for_Performance.mp3" title="149: Fueling for Performance" artist="18STRONG: Michael Manavian" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Today I am very excited to announce our guest; Michael Manavian. Commonly known as the Bodybuilding Golf Pro. Michael has dedicated his life to improving performance in many arenas.  Through his aspirations of becoming a professional golfer, Michael has spent over a decade researching and implementing how to best develop champion athletes.
His passion quickly branched out from golf to include coaching champions in bodybuilding, physique competitions, CrossFit, cycling, running, basketball, baseball, lacrosse, and hockey.  By combining his vast knowledge of weight training protocols with individualized nutrition regimens, he is able to elicit the desired biochemical response to produce champions.

Today I am excited to hang out with Tony Gentilcore, strength coach, and fitness writer extraordinaire!  Tony is an expert when it comes to the deadlift and basically anything regarding picking up heavy things (oh and Star Wars). So naturally, I wanted to discuss with him why some people aren’t on board with the deadlift […]

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/147_147__Andrew_Rice___Keep_it_Simple__with_a_better_understanding_of_your_swing..mp3" title="147: Keep it Simple" artist="18STRONG: Andrew Rice" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Andrew Rice. I was first introduced to Andrew through his content on Revolution Golf, and have really enjoyed his style of teaching and his emphasis on not getting overcomplicated with your golf swing.
As an instructor for over 25 years and an avid user of current teaching technology, Andrew is definitely on the cutting edge of instruction, but I feel he really excels in being able to take all of the data and fancy tools and relate them in an understandable way to the golfer.

Golf is hard.  And there are a lot of components that contribute to making it difficult.  Typically, in order to improve, we resort to working on our technique, getting in better shape, fighting off nagging injuries, or other methods that often take a long time and a lot of work.  But there is a secret […]

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/145_145__Become_a_better_ball_striker_with_Adam_Young.mp3" title="145: Become a Better Ball Striker" artist="18STRONG: Adam Young" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] I'm super excited to bring Adam Young back on the show this week.  Adam has taught golf all over the world, has a best-selling book The Practice Manual: The Ultimate Guide for Golfers, and now has created an online training course to help golfers all over the world become better ball strikers in The Strike Plan.
In this interview, Adam helps us understand some of the basic, yet often misunderstood, priorities when it comes to hitting the ball better and more consistently.  He also shares some of the strategies that they have been implementing with students to practice much more effectively.

Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Adam Stevenson. Adam is a PGA Professional and TPI Certified Fitness and Medical Coach. He has a focus on assessing what a golfer’s body is capable of doing so that together with the golfer’s interest, he can help them find the safest and most effective way […]

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/143_143__Kelly_Starrett__Can_your_body_handle_your_golf_swing_.mp3" title="143: Can your body handle your golf swing?" artist="18STRONG Podcast: Kelly Starrett" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Kelly Starrett. Kelly is someone I’ve been wanting to have on the show since day one. He is a coach, physical therapist, author, speaker, and founder of Mobility WOD, which has revolutionized how athletes think about human movement and athletic performance.
Kelly’s clients have included Olympic gold-medalists, Tour de France cyclists, world record-holding Olympic Lifting and Power athletes, Crossfit Games medalists, ballet dancers, military personnel, and competitive age-division athletes. He truly is one of the masters in his field.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/142_142__How_to_Get_Results_by_Getting_Ruthless_with_your_Training_with_Dean_Somerset.mp3" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Dean Somerset.Dean is an exercise physiologist and personal trainer in Edmonton, Canada. He works with a wide range of clients, from Paralympic champions to surgical recovery patients, and everyone in between. He has lectured around the world to other trainers, physical therapists, and chiropractors on topics devoted to improving mobility, strength, and function.
Dean takes the approach that training is easiest once you know where to start.  He is the creator of Ruthless Mobility and Co-creator of The Complete Shoulder and Hip Blueprint with well-known strength coach Tony Gentilcore.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/141_141__Take_control_of_your_game_by_taking_control_of_your_Self._-_Katherine_Roberts.mp3" title="141: Take control of your game by taking control of your SELF" artist="18strong: Katherine Roberts" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Katherine Roberts. Katherine has been on the show before, on episode 58.
For over 15 years, Katherine has been a leader and an innovator in the world of golf fitness. Her unique and highly effective approach blends yoga, science, and proprietary golf-specific conditioning strategies into one powerful methodology – Yoga For Golfers (YFG). YFG harnesses and integrates the power of the body with the power of the mind to increase and enhance performance, enabling golfers at all levels to play better, play stronger, and play longer.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/140_140__Nutrition__You_dont_have_to_like_it._Just_do_it_with_Tony_Soaib.mp3" title="140: Nutrition. You don't have to like it. Just do it." artist="18strong: Tony Soaib" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Tony Soaib. Tony is one of the smartest people I know, and one of the leading experts on sports nutrition. I personally have learnt most of what I know about strength, conditioning and nutrition from Tony and he remains to this day a constant source of inspiration and information.
Tony has the uncanny ability to be able to read something once and retain the information. He is also a great communicator, and straight shooter. You may not have heard Tony’s name around, only because he is one of the most modest, low-key people around, despite his impressive background and knowledge.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/139_139__Fitness_Shouldnt_Be_So_Complicated.mp3" title="139: Fitness Shouldn't Be So Complicated!" artist="18STRONG: Jeff Pelizaro" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Recently, I asked myself a few pretty important questions, like . . .
"What is the point of all of this golf fitness stuff?"
"Why does the 18STRONG Podcast even exist?"
"Why do you listen in every week?"

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/138_138__Fulfilling_the_Golfers_Need_for_Speed_with_Superspeed_Golf.mp3" title="138: Fulfilling the Golfer's Need for Speed" artist="18STRONG: SuperSpeed Golf" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Today I am very excited to announce our guests, Kyle and Mike from SuperSpeed Golf. We first had them on the show for episode 64 to talk about the benefits of "overspeed training," and to this day that is still the #1 downloaded episode on the 18Strong Podcast!
For those who don’t know, SuperSpeed Golf is a golf training system aimed at improving the speed and efficiency of a player’s swing. The method is scientifically proven and tested and is one of the most widely used training methods for golfers across all skill levels.

Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Andrew Hannon. Andrew is a personal trainer and fitness professional and golf fitness instructor with Premier Fitness Systems. Andrew is a huge proponent of golf fitness and performance and believes that the general public can benefit from the techniques and concepts of golf fitness training through […]

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/136_136__Teaching_the_Art_of_the_Short_Game_with_Stan_Utley.mp3" title="136: Teaching the Art of the Short Game" artist="18strong podcast: Stan Utley" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Today I am very excited to announce our guest; Stan Utley. Stan is a professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour. He is renowned for having one of the best short games in the game of golf. He holds the PGA Tour record for fewest putts in nine holes, with six at the 2002 Air Canada Championship.
As his touring career was winding down, Utley began to take advantage of his reputation as one of the best chippers and putters in the game. He began a transition into teaching and writing with a focus on his specialty - the short game.

Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Jason Connery. Jason is the director of the golf film, Tommy’s Honour – a 2016 historical drama film depicting the lives and careers of the pioneering Scottish golfing champions Old Tom Morris and his son Young Tommy Morris. Jason Connery has appeared in over 30 films, television movies and series, since […]

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/134_134__Lets_Do_This_with_Michael_Breed.mp3" title="134: Let's Do This!" artist="18STRONG: Michael Breed" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Michael Breed.  Michael is one of the biggest personalities in the world of golf today!  Between his primetime show on the Golf Channel (The Golf Fix), and his Sirius XM PGA Tour Radio show (A New Breed of Golf), Michael is one of the most influential instructors in the world, helping millions of people with their game.
Being that this is Masters week, I asked Michael to share some of his memories from his days as an Assitant Pro at Augusta National and his time working at the Masters Tournament.  Along with his stories, Michael shares some incredible advice on how he got to where he is and how others listening to the show can do the same with a few simple principles that he has employed over his lifetime in golf.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/133_133__Satisfying_Your_Golf_News_Craving_in_Minutes_with_Andy_Johnson.mp3" title="133: Satisfying Your Golf Craving" artist="18strong: Andy Johnson" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Andy Johnson. Andy is the founder and editor of online golf blog, the Fried Egg.
After playing competitively on the amateur circuit for years, he found himself working a 9-5 job. His time for golf and keeping up to date with golf news started disappearing quickly.
Andy started the fried egg in December 2015 with the goal of creating an easier way for golf fans to stay up to date with the golf world. The newsletter, sent every Monday, Wednesday and Friday is designed to give you all of the yolk and none of the shell leaving you feeling like a PGA Tour insider in just a couple of minutes.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/132_132__To_be_or_not_to_be__Golfish__with_Scott_Shepard.mp3" title="132: To Be or Not To Be Golfish" artist="18STRONG: Scott Shepard" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Scott Shepard. Scott is the founder of Driven Golf Performance and Plane Performance Fitness-Wellness. Both companies are dedicated to Health and Performance Improvement through Customized Fitness and Rehabilitation Programs.
There is a very big discussion going on in the world of golf and fitness these days about whether golfers should be lifting and training the way that guys like Rory and Jason Day are.  But amongst those in the "golf fitness" world, there is also a debate on whether that training should or shouldn't be "golfish" in nature. (Golfish = Looking like a golf movement).

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/131_131__The_Golfers_Guide_to_Soft_Tissue_Mobility.mp3" title="131: The Golfer's Guide to Soft Tissue Mobility" artist="18STRONG: Kevin Hendry" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Kevin Hendry. Kevin is a partner and director of education at RAD Roller – a set of massage tools that provide controlled, acute point release, move waste materials out of your soft tissue and encourage proper spinal alignment.
You will not find anyone more abreast of the research regarding topics such as mobility, myofascial release, pain and performance and this translates into RAD Roller’s innovative methods. When Kevin isn’t spending time changing the way self-myofascial release is performed in gyms, locker rooms, and rehab settings, he works as a strength coach and manual osteopath in Vancouver, Canada.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/130_130__SImple_Fundamentals_for_Success_with_Chris_Finn.mp3" title="130: Simple Fundamentals for Success" artist="18strong: Chris Finn" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Chris Finn. Chris is a licensed physical therapist and the founder of Par4Success, a premeir golf performance facility in Raliegh North Carolina.  Chris' passion for helping his athletes, clients, and just people, in general, is the driving force behind everything he does.  After struggling through a major medical event not too long ago, while building his new go   He is regarded as the premier Golf Fitness, Performance & Medical Expert in North Carolina.
After struggling through a major medical event not too long ago, while building his new golf performance company, Chris has a new found outlook on his mission to not only help the golfer, but also other entrepreneurs like him self in the golf fitness world.   He is regarded as the premier Golf Fitness, Performance & Medical Expert in North Carolina.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/129_129__Inside_the_Ropes_with_Webb_Simpson.mp3" title="128: Inside the Ropes" artist="18strong: Webb Simpson" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Today I am very excited to announce our guest, PGATour golfer and Major Champion, Webb Simpson.  Webb is most known for his 2012 US Open win at the Olympic Club (as well as his post-round interview that was infiltrated by the "Birdman!").
Webb has had an incredible career to date with 4 wins, 6 finishes for 2nd place and 47 "top 10" finishes as of this interview with his most recent being the loss in a playoff at the 2017 Waste Management Open to returning winner, Hideki Matsuyama.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/128_128-_The_Incredible_Power_of_Focus_with_Henry_Boulton.mp3" title="128: The Incredible Power of Focus" artist="18STRONG: Henry Boulton" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Henry Boulton. Henry is one of the creators and designers of FocusBand - a wearable brain training headband that measures your brain activity.
Usually, the starting point for training has been technique. You start with technique, work on fitness and then finish with mind training. Henry takes the point of view, though, that you should be training the mind first. Get your mind right, and everything will get better together.
In this interview, we talk about how Henry developed the FocusBand with his father Graham, and how it is helping golfers play better golf.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/127_127-_Creating_Ownership_of_your_Golf_Life_Performance_with_Jordan_Jeske.mp3" title="127: Creating Ownership of Your Golf Life Performance" artist="18STRONG: Jordan Jeske" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Today I am very excited to announce our guest. My good friend, Jordan Jeske.
Jordan is a performance coach specializing in Golf Fitness through the Titleist Performance Institute, bringing the best in golf health and fitness to Edmonton and around the world.
Young or old, Jordan believes in getting his athletes moving better so they can feel and perform better on and off the course. He is passionate about getting his athletes to be the best version of themselves.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/126_126__How_to_Achieve_Anything_with_a_Lot_of_Hustle_with_Anthony_Trucks.mp3" title="126: Achieve Anything with a Lot of Hustle" artist="18strong podcast" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Anthony “Truck Stop” Trucks. Anthony is a former NFL player, gym owner, father, and motivational speaker. He grew up facing adversity at every turn, being in foster care, suffering abuse, losing his adoptive mother to MS, failing in school, and the list goes on.
Anthony decided that he wasn’t going to be hindered by his upbringing, and took things into his own hands through grit and hard work. He has since played in the NFL, owned a successful gym, become a father of three, and is an international speaker on motivation.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/125_125__Successes_Struggles_and_Lessons_Learned_on_Tour_Scott_Stallings.mp3" title="125: Successes, Struggles, and Lessons Learned on Tour" artist="18strong: Scott Stallings" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Today we have an extra special treat for you. Our guest today is none other than Scott Stallings, three-time PGA tour winner.
Scott first started playing golf when he was young, and at the age of 12 he gave up all other sports to focus on golf. He was inspired by Tiger Woods to ultimately take up the sport professionally.
After missing his PGA Tour card by a single stroke at Q-School in 2009, Scott persisted through Q-School in 2010 and earned his PGA card by finishing T-11.  He eventually went on to win the Greenbrier Classic – his first PGA Tour victory. Since then he has won two more PGA events, The True South Classic 2012, and the Farmers Insurance Open in 2014.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/124_124__Performing_Under_Pressure_Like_a_Navy_SEAL_Sniper_with_Eric_Davis.mp3" title="124: Perform Under Pressure" artist="18STRONG: Eric Davis" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Eric Davis.  Eric Davis served our country as a US Navy SEAL and decorated veteran of the War on Global Terror. He’s been recognized as one of the premier sniper instructors in the US military and served as a Master Training Specialist at the SEAL Sniper school. In fact, Eric trained both Marcus Luttrel and Chris Kyle, who you might know from the books and movies Lone Survivor and American Sniper.
Eric is an expert in technical and physical surveillance and was part of an elite group hand-selected to perform intelligence collection in some of the scariest places in the world.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/123_123__How_You_Can_Transform_Your_Golf_Body_with_Olly_Foster.mp3" title="123: Transform Your Golf Body" artist="18strong podcast: Olly Foster" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Olly Foster.
Olly is the developer of the Action Reaction Training (ART) program. After seeing so many ungoverned training and nutritional plans that simply offered no support or guidance, he decided he had to take things into his own hands.
Olly’s fitness journey began at the age of fourteen, after coming last in a school cross country race. Disappointed with his performance, he signed up to the local gym where his love of fitness began.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/122_122__How_to_Overcome_Any_Obstacle_by_Defining_Your_Personal_Manifesto_with_Dr._Bhrett_McCabe.mp3" title="Overcoming Any Obstacle by Defining Your Personal Manifesto" artist="18strong podcast: Bhrett McCabe" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] I am super excited to bring this week's guest back on the show.  Dr. Bhrett McCabe is one of the top sports psychologists in the game of golf and has become a great friend of 18STRONG.
With his incredible clinical training, personal journey as an elite pitcher and his experience working with professional athletes, Bhrett is a master at helping his clients overcome fears, doubts, and push themselves to levels they didn't know they had.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/121_121__Jason_Glass_Hijacks_the_Podcast._The_Reverse_Interview.mp3" title="121: The Reverse Interview!" artist="18STRONG Podcast: Jason Glass" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Happy New Year, everyone!
Today we have a different kind of guest on the show – me.
Jason Glass (from episode 2), comes onto the 18STRONG podcast to steal the show and ask me a few questions about what we’re doing with the community here. We get into a range of topics, including why we started the show, who it’s aimed at, what’s in store for 2017 and much more!

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/120_120__Helping_Ryan_Moore_return_stronger_than_ever_with_Brian_Chandler.mp3" title="120: Helping Ryan Moore Return Stronger than Ever" artist="18strong: Brian Chandler" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Happy Holidays, everyone!
Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Brian Chandler. Brian is a trainer at one of the most recognized golf fitness clinics in the US, Anthem Fitness. Anthem Fitness utilizes methods that help clients develop better velocity and control, which aim to ramp up your overall performance.

Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Sam Weinman. Sam is the digital editor for golf digest, and is the author of the new book WIN AT LOSING: How Our Biggest Setbacks Can Lead To Our Greatest Gains. Sam’s insights into the mental and emotional side of how we deal with losses shows us that […]

Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Charlie Brenneman, aka “The Spaniard.” If you’re a mixed martial arts or UFC fan, you may recognize Charlie from his time in the octagon, but these days you’re more likely to find Charlie at a book signing of his best-selling book Driven: My Unlikely Story from Classroom […]

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/117_117__Playing_Better_Golf_by_Hitting_from_the_Opposite_Side_with_Padraig_Dooley.mp3" title="117: Playing Better by Hitting from the Opposite Side" artist="18strong Podcast: Padraig Dooley" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Padraig Dooley. Padraig is the owner of Drive Golf Performance, based out of Ireland. He is a former Irish international amateur golfer who went on to play in several professional tours, and is now passing on his experience to golfers as a PGA professional.
His work is focused on the mission of getting golfers to play better golf. He does this in a number of ways, through things like fitness and mobility, having fun while practicing, swinging from your non-preferred side, and many others.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/116_116__Redefining_performance_through_movement_with_Brian_Bradley.mp3" title="116: Redefining performance through movement" artist="18strong podcast: brian bradley" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Today I am very excited to announce our guest, Brian Bradley. Brian has been working with Pete Egoscue, developing the Egoscue Method for 25+ years. Posture and pain are his mission, and he finds bringing this work to the world very rewarding. To see someone go from disability and depression due to chronic pain, and transform into the person they were meant to be is, in Brian’s view, awesome.
Recently I spent some time with Brian at the World Golf Fitness Summit 2016 in New Orleans, LA.  It was there that I had the chance to experience first hand some of the work that Brian does with clients and patients.  His methods for teaching people to overcome their pain and maximize their performance are, to say the least, unconventional.  One look at the piece of equipment that he had us working on would've made you think we were getting ready to embark on an obstacle course more than get in a "workout."

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/115_115__The_exciting_truth_about_Testosterone_especially_in_the_morning_with_Ali_Gilbert.mp3" title="Episode 115: LISTEN HERE!" artist="18STRONG Podcast: Ali Gilbert" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Today I am very pleased to announce our guest; Ali Gilbert. Ali serves as Partner of the Greenwich DX Sports Labs and is their Director of Performance. With her unique, multi-faceted approach to performance training, she is able to combine all relevant physical and technical details into one thorough, scientific approach towards performance-based strength and conditioning.
As a former collegiate soccer standout, Ali has been committed to achieving excellence in the field of performance training for over a decade.  She has become highly sought after for unconventional approach to golf fitness that includes the "Triangle of Performance"- assessing the physical. nutritional and hormonal aspect of performance training. This unique approach with her background in hormone optimization redefines what her definition for golf performance truly is.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/114_114__Are_you_still_icing__with_Gary_Reinl.mp3" title="114: Are You Still Icing? Listen HERE!" artist="18STRONG Podcast: Gary Reinl" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" ] I am very excited to announce our guest today, Gary Reinl.  Gary is affectionately known as the "Anti-Iceman" based on his years of combing through the research of cryotherapy to ultimately figure out that this "tried and true" modality just may be an "illusionary" treatment after all!
Gary has spent nearly forty years in the sports-medicine field, with diverse experiences ranging from training professional athletes, developing rehabilitation programs for injured workers, to pioneering the field of strength-building for women during the pregnancy year..Additionally, his ground-breaking senior strength-building protocol has now been implemented in more than 1,000 senior living facilities.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/113_113__Functional_Range__If_you_dont_use_it_you_lose_it._with_Pam_Owens.mp3" title="Episode 113: Functional Range" artist="18STRONG Podcast: Pam Owens" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] This week we have a very special guest on the show, Pam Owens. Pam has more than twenty-four years of fitness experience with a specialization in golf-specific fitness training since 2007. She is passionate about powering up others to find their best in health and fitness.  She employs simple, historically-successful, and scientifically based programs. Her nutrition and fitness coaching is results-based and constantly evolves to incorporate the best tools and methods available to help you reach your destination.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/112_112__Blood_Testing__Measure_Dont_Guess_with_Dr._Steven_Murphy.mp3" title="Episode 112: Dr. Steven Murphy" artist="18strong Podcast: Listen HERE!" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" ] I am very excited to announce our guest today, Dr. Steven Murphy. Dr. Murphy is the Medical Director of the Greenwich DX Sports Labs as well as Managing Partner and President of the Diagnostic & Medical Specialists of Greenwich.  He is an avid researcher in human genetics and is well versed in anti-aging medicine, obesity, metabolism, and hormone optimization.
At Greenwich DX Sports Labs, Dr. Murphy's partners include 2 of our previous featured guests, Ali Gilbert and Michael Manavian.  This dynamic has created a unique line of communication between all aspects of fitness, biomechanics, golf instruction and medical treatment, that is rarely seen at any level.  It is precisely this combination that creates the success they have seen in optimizing results for their clients/athletes.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/111_111__Inspiring_change_through_passion_innovation_and_movement_with_Brandon_Harris__Greg_McLean.mp3" title="Episode 111: Listen Here!" artist="18strong podcast: PFS" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Today I am pleased to announce our guests, Brandon Harris and Greg McLean from Premier Fitness Systems (PFS). Brandon and Greg have over 20 years of combined experience helping people achieve their health and fitness goals. PFS was built on the dream of creating a place to empower people to achieve a healthier way of life.
They believe in putting energy into every workout, having passion for people, and delivering results. Brandon and Greg are committed to being the best in the fitness industry by ensuring clients they are in a process of continual learning.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/Ep_110-_Liam_Hennessy.mp3" title="Episode 110: Listen HERE!" artist="18STRONG Podcast: Liam Hennessy" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" ] This week I am very excited to announce our guest, Liam Hennessy. Liam is one of the legends in the world of strength, conditioning, and golf fitness.  He works as a sports performance scientist and consultant, and has worked with some of the greatest athletes in the world, from many sports, including Padraig Harrington.
In this episode, Liam shares some of his incredible stories on his journey, including his early days pole vaulting for Ireland to some of the adventures he's had while working with Padraig.  It is these experiences and "experiments" that have helped him discover and develop his work with his clients.  Always searching for new ways to learn and find out what works best, Liam is a constant student and teacher.  And while some of these stories venture in the "extremes," Liam cautions that often, we jump in too quickly and want results so fast that we forget about the fact that performance is a process that can't be rushed.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/109__Peeling_the_Layers_of_Painless_Golf_with_Jessika_Shelton.mp3" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] This week I am joined by yoga instructor, personal trainer, lifestyle coach and golfer, Jessika Shelton. Jess helps golfers focus on eliminating their pain and increasing their health to create an amazing life while they build their golf game.
Jess was an active athlete in school playing softball, swim, track, cheer, and water polo. Looking for a change in scenery, she became certified in Yoga in 2011. Jess’ love of teaching lead her to more certifications in Pilates, Personal Training, and now being TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) Certified.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/108_108__Living_more_powerfully_through_the_game_of_golf_with_Jeff_Ritter.mp3" title="Episode 108" artist="18strong podcast: Jeff Ritter" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] This week I am very excited to announce our guest; Jeff Ritter. Jeff is the CEO/Founder of MAKE THE TURN Performance. An accomplished coach, author and motivational speaker, Jeff is known for his unique approach to teaching the game. He credits his passion for inspiration, body health and mental flexibility for the reputation that has set him apart as a purveyor of not only playing well, but living well.
A consistent presence in the world of golf media, Jeff is a regular featured guest on Golf Channel appearing on programs such as Morning Drive. In 2016 he was host of PGA National Instruction day on Golf Channel, the most watched golf instruction event in history.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/107_107__Why_Every_Shot_Counts_when_it_comes_to_Strokes_Gained_with_Mark_Broadie.mp3" title="Episode 107: Listen Here!" artist="18strong podcast: Mark Broadie" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Today I am joined by author, educator, speaker, and golfer; Dr. Mark Broadie. Commonly known as the ‘Doctor of Golf’ Mark is at the forefront of a revolutionary new approach to the game. A professor at Columbia Business School, Mark helped the PGA Tour develop its cutting-edge strokes gained stat, and more recently worked with the PGA Tour on their implementation of strokes gained off the tee, strokes gained approach and strokes gained around the green. Broadie uses analytics from the financial world to uncover the secrets of the game of golf, with a focus on crunching mountains of data to show both professional and amateur golfers how to make better decisions on the course.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/106__MOBILITY__How_much_FLEXIBILITY_do_you_actually_OWN__with_Dr_Andreo_Spina.mp3" title="Episode 106: Listen HERE!" artist="18strong podcast: Dr. Andreo Spina" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] This week I am joined by one of the most highly sought after educators, speakers, and clinical specialists in the world of Movement, rehab and training; Dr. Andreo Spina. As the Founder/Creator of Functional Anatomy Seminars, Dr. Spina speaks all over the world to other medical and fitness practitioners, dispelling the myths of flexibility and challenging the way we think about our bodies and movement.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/105_105__Rising_to_the_Top_of_Golfs_Governing_Body_with_Tom_OToole_Jr..mp3" title="Ep 105 . . . Listen Here!" artist="18strong podcast: Tom O'Toole Jr." social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" ] This week I had the chance to sit down with Tom O'Toole Jr., fellow St. Louisan and the former president of the Unites Stages Golf Association (USGA).
As the head of an organization like the USGA, there are a lot of responsibilities and a lot of decisions that have to be made.  In many cases, the decision will likely find some in favor, and some not.  As Tom shares with us, it's just part of the territory for any governing institution, and the USGA is no exception.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/104_104__Writing_the_story_of_the_Modern_Golfer_with_Ron_Kaspriske.mp3" title="Ep 104- Listen Here!" artist="18STRONG Podcast: Ron Kaspriske" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" ] This week I'm joined by one of the pioneers in the world of golf fitness.  Ron Kaspriske.  No, Ron doesn't personally train PGA Tour players, analyze or fix their swings, or help them with their mental game.  But when it comes making golfers aware of their health, their fitness, and how it relates to their golf game, there may not be a guy that has reached more people.
Ron is the Senior Fitness Editor for Golf Digest and has been with the magazine since 2000.  He has been covering fitness in golf almost since the beginning, in the year 2000, right around the time when people were starting to notice that a guy named Tiger Woods was a doing more than just hitting balls on the range.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/103_103__How_to_train_properly_for_more_power_and_endurance_with_Mike_Subach.mp3" title="How to properly train for power and endurance" artist="18strong podcast: Mike Subach" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" ] This week, our guest is once again, Mike Subach. Just last week I received an email from a golf coach in Ohio with a great question (you can see a portion of the email below).  He had listened to a previous episode of the podcast on training for endurance on the golf course with special guest Jeremy Crowe.
I realize this can be a very difficult topic to navigate.  So I called up one of the guys that I know is at the top of the food chain when it comes to conditioning, especially for golf, Mike Subach.  You may have heard Mike on a recent episode or seen him  in several videos for us here at 18STRONG.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/102_102__Fix_Your_Body_Fix_Your_Swing_with_Joey_Diovisalvi.mp3" title="Listen HERE!" artist="18strong podcast: joey D" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] I'm not sure there is a more recognizable face in the world of golf fitness than Joey D (his full last name is Diovisalvi, but we all know him as Coach "Joey D").  You've probably seen him on the golf channel, in Golf Digest, and depending on how long you've been a golf fan, you might even recognize him from his days on the bag (caddying, that is) with Vijay Singh, when we was on a winning train in the early 2000's.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/101_101__Deflame_your_diet_body_and_mind_with_Dr._David_Seaman.mp3" title="Listen Here!" artist="18strong podcast: Dr. David Seaman" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Dr. David Seaman from Deflame.com joins us this week to talk about what you're putting in your body and how it effects you.  David is an expert in in nutrition and his work specifically focuses on inflammation in the body.
From the time he was earning his degrees in Chiropractic and Bio/Nutrition, David has been fascinated with the impact that diet has on pain, inflammation and disease in the body.  Through his practice and research he has discover simple strategies revolving around eating "deflaming" foods to stop acute and chronic inflammatory responses in the body.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/100__Fitness_and_Golf_from_my_Perspective_with_Greg_Rose.mp3" title="Listen HERE! " artist="18strong podcast: greg rose" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Greg Rose, founder of TPI joins me today for our 100th episode! There has been a lot of talk over the past couple of years about whether the benefits of strength training outweigh the risk for golfers at the highest level.  When you look at images of guys like Rory lifting 200+ pounds in his workouts and the physical issues Tiger Woods has had over the last 5 years, it's understandable that from the outsiders view, it's worth questioning.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/99_99__Six_key_positions_to_playing_your_best_golf_with_Nick_CLearwater.mp3" title="LISTEN HERE!" artist="18strong podcast: nick clearwater-Golftec" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Nick Clearwater, the Senior Director of Teaching Quality at GolfTEC, and one of the coolest guys I know in the golf world, returns to the show this week to discuss something BIG that could absolutely change your game!
With GolfTEC being the worlds largest collector of data on the golf swing over the past 20 years, they have taken some of that data and come up with direct correlations to show you 6 things that the best golfers in the world do compared to the high handicapper.  In this episode, Nick is going to break down each of these movements, so you can start changing your game today!

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/98_98__The_5_Pillars_of_Success_with_Frank_Nash.mp3" title="Listen HERE!" artist="18STRONG Podcast: Frank Nash" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Frank Nash runs one of the most successful training facilities around.  His 5,000 square foot facility in Worcester, MA, Frank Nash Training Systems, is especially known, not just for the successes that the clients achieve, but for the sense of community and family that has bee created there!
If you don't know Frank, you should check out his website, ByFrankNash.com, and you'll soon figure out Frank is not your average fitness guy!  He's an artist, a speaker, a teacher, and much more!  And today, Frank shares with us what his team calls the 5 Pillars of Success.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/97_97__Working_with_Legends_at_the_Top_of_the_Rock_with_Eric_Smith.mp3" title="Listen HERE!" artist="18STRONG Podcast: Eric Smith Top of the Rock" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Today, Eric Smith, Head PGA Professional at the Top of the Rock property in Branson, MO joins us to share his stories, experiences and insights into his time working at what is becoming one of the hottest golf destinations in the country.  Bass Pro Shop founder Johnny Morris has created one of the most unique golf and resort locations in the world.
With a Championship 18 and 9-hole course (and another 18 and 12 hole course on the way), designed by legends including Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Ben Crenshaw, Top of the Rock and Bass Pro Legends of Golf Champions Tour event have become

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/96_96__Changing_the_way_we_analyze_our_game_with_a_BLAST_of_technology.mp3" title="Listen HERE!" artist="18STRONG Podcast: Mike Bentley from BLAST" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Mike Bentley is one of the leading biomechanists in the world and has been innovating technology for golf for many years. Mike's contributions have been helped create some of the best tools in golf (like the K-Vest) to analyze what the body is doing during the golf swing. Most recently his talents have been focused on creating one of the most advanced sensors to track exactly what your club is doing and being able to link that data directly to each swing via motion capture. This creation is now known as BLAST Motion.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/95_95__Overcoming_Stress__Injury_to_maximize_performance_with_Mike_Subach.mp3" title="Listen HERE!" artist="18STRONG Podcast: Mike Subach" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] In today's episode, Mike Subach joins us to share his experience in the world of performance.  Mike specifically sheds some light on how much stress can impact our ability to heal, rest, move, and especially perform!
Aside from working with many individuals and athletes on their performance and correcting their limitations, Mike also recently went through an injury/surgery of his own which gave him first hand experience on the challenges of regaining proper movement, control and strength.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/94_94__Youre_a_golfer_but_are_you_an_athlete__with_Kaitlyn_Sharpless.mp3" title="Listen HERE!" artist="18STRONG: #94 Kaitlyn Sharpless" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Kaitlyn Sharpless is quickly becoming one of the "IT" female trainers in the world of golf.  It seems like she is everywhere!  And that includes right here on 18STRONG.  Not only is she our featured guest for this episode, but she is also one of our featured coaches here, and has provided a ton of great videos and content, which can be seen by going here.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/93_93-_How_to_have_a_great_vacation_without_sabotaging_your_health.mp3" title="Listen HERE!" artist="18STRONG: Vacation Tips" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" ] Summer time is here, which often means golf trips, family vacations and time spent at the pool, lake, etc.  This can also mean slipping a little on the workouts, diet and training regimen.
Just this past week, I took a trip with my family to Table Rock Lake, where we had an incredible time.  I played some golf, we fished, we boated, swam and took in lots of scenery.  And I have to say, it took some will power to not just say "forget it" when it came to the diet, workouts, and booze.  And in all honesty, in some ways I would say I succeeded, and in some, not so much ;-)

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/92_92__The_DRIVE_behind_a_successful_golf_fitness_business_and_life.mp3" title="You Can listen or Download HERE!" artist="18STRONG Podcast: Don Saladino #92" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Don Saladino joins us again in this episode to share some of his experiences and lessons learned in the golf fitness business and also around the topics of creating routines, habits, and structure that allow for more success, happiness, and balance.
Running one of the most successful golf fitness businesses is no easy task and there are a lot of components required above and beyond just the training part.  Don has some exciting news to share for any up and coming golf fitness professionals and also shares some of his secrets to living a more productive and fulfilled lifestyle while building a successful company and family life.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/91_91__Creating_Better_Moving_Athletes_with_Austin_Einhorn.mp3" title="You can download or listen HERE!" artist="18strong podcast: Austin Einhorn" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Austin Einhorn from Apiros Performance joins us in this episode to share his experience working with high level athletes but utilizing some very unique and in many ways transformative methods to enhance their movement, body awareness, and overall athletic potential.
Austin came from a background of traditional strength training education, but soon realized that there were some missing pieces when he started learning some other more rehabilitative and therapeutic techniques.  It was then that he discovered some of the principles of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) and some other techniques that really opened his eyes to a whole new way of working with athletes.  He has since been honing his craft and is now working with some of the top athletic programs and professional athletes in many different sports.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/90_90__Pressure_Driven_Practice_with_Trillium_Rose.mp3" title="Listen or Download HERE!" artist="18STRONG Podcast: Trillium Rose" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Trillium Rose, Head of Instruction at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, MD and motor learning specialist joins us in this episode to share her experience in the world of golf, and especially in helping golfers improve through the use of practicing better and smarter.
As a golf instructor, Trillium soon realized that most golf instructors taught the "WHAT" to do, but the real issue is not the "WHAT," but the "HOW."  And after years of working with students, she decided to challenge herself by going back to school, The Teachers College at Columbia University, to dig into the reasoning and true science behind how we learn.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/89_89__How_to_balance_training_and_rehab_without_shutting_it_all_down_Dr._Kyler_Brown.mp3" title="Listen HERE!!" artist="18STRONG Podcast: Dr. Kyler Brown" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Dr. Kyler Brown from Austin Sports Therapy joins is an expert in working with athletes and other individuals to overcome injuries, or other issues that may be impairing their performance, whether than be on the course, on the field, or simply in everyday life.
Kyler's background as a former collegiate athlete and his training as a chiropractor have helped him develop a very integrated approach to healing and treatment.  Rather than simply look at a diagnosis of one particular body part, Kyler explains why it's so important to treat the individual as a whole instead of separate pieces.

What does every golfer on the planet want?  To prevent bogies!!  Yes, of course we all want to birdie every hole, but let’s face it, most golfers are not single digit players and if they could play better than “Bogey Golf” they would be ecstatic. There is a lot that plays into making your game […]

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/87_87__Your_Smarter_Sleep_Game_Plan_with_Shawn_Stevenson.mp3" title="You can LISTEN Here!" artist="18STRONG: Shawn Stevenson" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" ] Shawn Stevenson is the man when it comes to sleep.  Literally, Shawn wrote the book on sleep.  I have to say that in recent months, I have been hearing more about the importance of recovery and sleep in some mainstream conversations, which is awesome.  But this guy has been talking about this for years.  Not not just talking, but studying, digging into research, and presenting it in a way that millions of people are loving!
With his revised best selling book Sleep Smarter: 21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to a Better Body, Better Health and Bigger Success, and his #1 Health and Fitness podcast, The Model Health Show, Shawn is bringing an awareness of the importance of sleep to the masses.  And in today's episode, he expands on why you, as a golfer should take notice.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/86_Ep_86-_A_whole_new_approach_to_Club_fitting_with_Hoyt_McGarity_of_TrueSpec_Golf.mp3" title="LISTEN to or DOWNLOAD this episode HERE!" artist="18STRONG: Hoyt McGarity True Spec Golf" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Hoyt McGarity is one of the founders of True Spec Golf, a "brand agnostic" club fitting company that is changing the way golfers can find the perfect clubs for their swing.  In most club fitting situations, a golfer is limited when looking for a custom fit due to only having a single brand to choose from or a somewhat limited selection due limitations in what brands of shafts and clubheads work together.
Hoyt and True Sec Golf have not only solved that solution, they now own that solution, which is a universal adapter known as Club Conex.  They have seen incredible growth in the company in just the last year, going from one location to having plans for 14 in total.  And that doesn't include their mobile solution.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/85_85__Building_Competitive_Golfers_and_Building_Successful_Businesses_with_Jason_Lindsay.mp3" title="Listen to this Episode HERE!" artist="18STRONG: Jason Lindsay" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Jason Lindsay from TOPTEAM Fitness is an expert in athletic performance, especially when it comes to golf performance.  Working with Division 1 golfers, like the ones at UNC Charlotte as well as professional golfers, and other athletes, Jason and his team have a plan for every athlete and individual that walk through their doors.
Not only do they help them with their specific sport or workouts, but they address nutrition, medical/corrective needs, and create a winning blueprint for them to follow and take ownership of.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/84_84__Having_Fun_and_Smashing_Golf_Balls_with_George_Gankas_a.k.a.__GGSwingTips_.mp3" title="Listen to/Download this episode HERE!" artist="George Gankas "GGSwingTips"" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] George Gankas, best known in the social media world as "GGSwingTips" is a golf instructor like no other.  In fact, a buddy of mine, "Fish" from FishFit Golf referred to him as the "Happy Gilmore" of golf instruction.  But I don't want you to get the wrong impression.  This doesn't imply that George is a newbie on the scene disrupting the sacred game of golf; Quite the opposite, in fact.  George is a definite student of the game, but he brings tons of personality to his instruction, which is why I see the "Happy Gilmore" connection as a huge compliment.

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/83_83__The_Green_Jacket_Edition_with_Zach_Johnson.mp3" title="Listen to this episode HERE!" artist="83: Green Jacket Edition: Zach Johnson" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Zach Johnson has a Green Jacket.  Zach Johnson has the Claret Jug. And this week, he gets to introduce the two!
In 2007 Zach Johnson shocked the golf world with his masterful short game to win the coveted Green Jacket.  In this special Masters episode, Zach walks us through some of the stories from not only his winning weekend at Augusta National, but also from the very first time he played in the Masters, which did not quite go as well!
We also have the opportunity to chat about quite a few other things like Sea Island, Georgia, the St. Louis Cardinals, and of course his amazing win at the Open Championship at St. Andrews, the birthplace of golf!

[smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/18strong/82_82__Movement_is_Therapy_with_Cornel_Driessen.mp3" title="Listen to this Episode Here!" artist="82: Cornel Driessen" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" social_stumble="true" social_pinterest="true" ] Cornel Driessen has worked with the worlds greatest golfers.  Literally, the #1 ranked golfers in the world.  His list includes Jason Day, Rory McIlroy, Henrik Stenson, Charl Schwartzel, Ian Poulter and others.  Not a bad crew, huh?
As a physical therapist and a strength coach, Cornel feels that there really isn't a distinct line that dictates whether a client is in need of "therapy" or "athletic performance" because in actuality, "movement is therapy." All of his efforts with his clients/players is basically boils down to making sure they are moving well and preventing injury.  While each player has his own specific needs regarding injury prevention and optimizing performance, the foundation is laid in the balance of their movement.

Dr. Michael Gervais joins us in this episode to discuss finding mastery in everything that we do, including our golf game.  Dr. Gervais is one of the world’s leading experts in psychology when it comes to working with high performance individuals, especially athletes. Included in his resume is working with Coach Pete Carroll and the […]

John Thorp, from BodiTrak Sports joins us in this episode to discuss a topic in golf and other sports that has been talked about, but not often studied, which is the relationship that an athlete has with the ground. Ground mechanics are often noted as a huge part of the golf swing, but until now, […]

Demi Runas, LPGA golfer and one of Golf.com’s “Most Beautiful Women in Golf”  joins us in this episode to share her experiences as a professional golfer and the changes that she has made in the gym that have made such an impact on the course. As a young, up and coming professional golfer, Demi Runas has […]

Sam Goulden joins us in this episode to share his experiences as a coach and a player in this incredible game of golf.  Sam has become one of the most sought after coaches in the game that is working with the Focus Band and delving more into the world of managing the mind and focus on the […]

Skip Berkmeyer joins us in this episode to share his experiences as a top amateur and mid-amateur golfer, both locally and nationally.  Having won the Missouri Amateur title multiple times, played in 30 USGA events and won on the national level, Skip offers us some insights in to his philosophies around playing your best golf and how […]

Our trip to the 2016 PGA Show was a huge success.  It was the first trip that Ryan, Tim, and I have taken together as 18STRONG, and and I have to say, we had a great time, met some great people, and were amazed at not only the size of the show, but the excitement […]

Jonathan Bailor, author of the NY Times and USA Today Bestselling book, “The Calorie Myth,” joins us in this episode to share his experience in the world of health and nutrition and to dispel the long believed, but rarely successful “Eat Less, Exercise More” philosophy on weight loss and health.   Subscribe to the 18STRONG Podcast […]

Sean Hutchison joins us in this episode to share his experiences in coaching world champion swimmers, brain science, mirror neurons, and why he is now speaking to the who’s who about creating better golfers. Sean is the founder of IKKOS, a technology company that is changing the way we learn movement patterns.  He shares with us […]

Jim Hackenberg, the creator of the Orange Whip Trainer join’s us in this episode to give us the story behind his invention which has been named the #1 Golf Product in the world. If you haven’t seen or heard about the Orange Whip Trainer, frankly, you must have been living under a rock.  These things are […]

Diet and nutrition info is running rampant online.  It’s hard to know where to begin when you are looking to clean up the diet and get on the right track.  So in this episode, I am going to break down the exact guidelines that we use with our clients and athletes. I’m gonna warn you […]

David MacKenzie is an expert on the mental game of golf, short game and putting.  In this episode, David shares with us some of the reasons we struggle on the course, and explains why it is often less about technique, but more about mental attitude and confidence in the work we have already put in. David […]

Nick Mueller joins us again to discuss how important self myofascial release/massage (SMR) can be for a golfer, and how it can be done very effectively if you have the right kind of tools, like a foam rolling. Nick is the head of Golf Performance at Innovative Fitness in South Surrey, BC , Canada.  Nick […]

Dr. Troy Van Biezen was one major win away from the “Van Biezen Slam” this past year with 2 of his clients (Jordan Spieth and Zach Johnson) capturing 3 of the 4 Major titles in the year 2015 (Masters, Open Championship, US Open). Along with the 2 aforementioned golfers, Dr. Troy also works with several […]

Chris O’Connell from The Plane Truth Golf joins us this week to discuss how to make your next ball better than the last one you hit.  Chris is a world class instructor that has been in just about every golf publication out there.  Chris is Matt Kuchar’s long time coach/instructor and is one of the […]

Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott of VISION54 join me in this weeks episode to help us sort through our emotions on the course and figure out how to get the ball in the hole in the fewest amount of shots. It is their mission to help every golfer they work with realize their highest potential on the […]

I know you have a lot of questions when it comes to your fitness.  Especially as it relates to your golf game. And as a golf fitness website, we have a lot of content and interviews with information on just about every topic imaginable.  The problem is, where do you start? Sometimes information overload can […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? In my opinion, it primarily boils down to one main thing.  Having a plan and working that plan.  Whether it be planning out your practice, planning out your mental approach to the game, or your strength training program.  Without a plan you are […]

What does it take to get more speed in your swing? Do you need more power, more strength, more flexibility? What exercises should you be doing more of?  How long does it take to gain more speed consistently?  Join us as Mike Napoleon and Kyle Shay from Catalyst Golf Performance and the founders of Super Speed […]

This week’s episode of The 18STRONG Podcast is a little different than the rest.  It’s just me, Jeff Pelizzaro.  It’s almost the off-season for most of you golfers.  So what are you going to do to make sure you come out better on the other side? I’ve found that most of the golf fitness information out there is […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as one of Germany’s most well respected golf instructors, Nicholas Zaher, shares his experience of teaching golfers to play better through both golf instruction and fitness. As a 40 year old “holistic golf coach,” Nicholas Zaher has personally seen big changes in […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? In this episode, Neal Hausch shares his experiences from his facility, Golf Fitness Plus, in Akron Ohio where he works with golfers from the junior to elite levels. Neal provides a unique few on the concept of “cardio” training based not only on his […]

What does it take to make it to the PGA Tour? Join us as Adam Long shares his ongoing journey over the last 5 years to present day as a professional golfer striving to reach the ultimate goal of playing (and winning) on the PGA Tour! Adam narrowly missed being in the top 25 money earners on […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Ryan Blackburn from Orlando Golf Performance shares his expertise and gives us an in inside look at some of the biggest mistakes golfers are making in their fitness program. Ryan Blackburn works primarily with PGA, LPGA, and mini-tour players in Orlando, […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Katherine Roberts from Yoga For Golfers shares her expertise in the world of golf, yoga, professional baseball and sports performance. Katherine is truly one of the pioneers in golf.  With her company Yoga for Golfers, she has created a global team of […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Charlie Weingroff shares his expertise in the world of sports performance, strength training, and physical therapy for golfers. Charlie is a world renowned physical therapist, athletic trainer and strength coach.  Charlie has worked with elite athletes and professionals all over the […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Dr. Beau Beard shares his expertise as a chiropractor working with golfers at all levels. Beau gives us a detailed look at how pain and injury are often misconceived, and the repercussions that improper movement/postures can have on our game and lives. […]

What does it take to make your golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Michael Wellington, professional golfer and author of the book “Birdies, Bogeys & Bipolar Disorder” shares his journey both on and of the golf course while battling bipolar disorder. In his book, Michael gives us an in inside look at what it is like […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Tim Mickelson, head coach of the ASU Sun Devils Golf Team shares his expertise in the world of college golf.  Tim gives us an in inside look at what he’s looking for in a recruit and walks us through the weekly […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Dr. Jimmy Yuan shares his expertise in the world of Kettlebells, Athletic Performance, and Golf.  Jimmy helps us understand why Kettlebells have become so popular in the fitness world in recent years and how they can be used effectively in your […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Shane Lawlor shares his expertise in the world of chiropractic care on the PGA and European Tour.  Shane gives us an in inside look at the type of care and teamwork that goes into a tour players program/routine. Shane Lawlor is […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Dave Phillips, co-founder of TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) shares his expertise in the world of golf fitness and instruction.   Dave gives us an inside look at the beginnings of the TPI, the initial vision, and how it has evolved into […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Nick Buchan shares his expertise in the world of strength training for golfers. and gives us an in inside look at his training methods, how to design the proper schedule for workouts and debunks some of the common myths surrounding the […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Jaacob Bowden from Swing Man Golf shares his expertise of training for clubhead speed and gives us an in inside look at some of the secrets to hitting longer drives. Jacob Bowden is a professional golfer and is one of the […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Robbie Cannon shares his expertise in the world of Golf Fitness, Championship Amateur Golf and gives us an in inside look at his week at the Open Championship with Shane Lowry. Robbie Cannon is the owner of Cannon Performance, in Dublin, […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Jim Ferris shares his expertise in the world of fitness, strength training, nutrition and even micro brew beers! Jim is a strength coach for some of the highest level athletes in the world.  His expertise in this world makes him a […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Mike Brantl of Mike Brantl Golf Fitness and author of “The Empowered Golfer” shares his expertise in the world of yoga for golf. Mike Brantl is a TPI Level 3 certified golf fitness instructor that has an expert background in […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Martin Chuck shares his expertise in the world of golf instruction and gives us an in inside look at the keys to a successful and repetitive impact on the golf ball. Martin Chuck is one of the most prominent golf instructors on […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Lindsay Manion shares his expertise as both a world class golf fitness professional and a former champion collegiate golfer.  In today’s episode, Lindsay gives us an in inside look at the benefits of warming up properly for your round and how […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Jeremy Crowe shares his expertise in the world of Strength and Conditioning and gives us an in inside look at the most effective ways to go about training for more endurance on the course. Jeremy works with athletes and golfers of […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Robert Yang shares his expertise in the world of Nutrition, Supplementation and Golf Fitness. Robert gives us an in inside look at some of the secrets to staying hydrated through a round without the commercialized sports drinks.  He also breaks some […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Liam Mucklow shares his expertise in the world of club-fitting and golf instruction.  Liam gives us an in inside look at his 26,000 square ft. facility, The Golf Lab, in Toronto, Canada. Liam is one of the premiere golf instructors in the […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Ben Shear shares his expertise in the world of Strength & Conditioning, Biomechanics, and Nutrition for golfers.  Ben gives us an in inside look at some of the concerns he has with the most recent “need for speed” mentality of the […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Dr. Brett Winchester shares his expertise in the world of chiropractic work and human performance in the world of golf. In this episode Brett gives us an in depth look at the mechanics of the foot and why it is such […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Andrew Fischer (“Fish”) shares his expertise in the world of golf fitness,  and gives us an in inside look at his time working with Bubba Watson, and what he does with his golfers. Fish has a unique approach working with his […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Matt Ginella shares his expertise in the world of Golf, Fitness, and Travel. Matt gives us an in inside look at his duties on the Golf Channel and what its like trying to stay fit for golf on the road. Matt seemingly has the […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Dr. Ryan Caserta shares his expertise in the world of Sports Psychology and Visual Perception and gives us an in inside look at how it effects your golf game. Dr. Caserta is an expert in the field of cognition and visual […]

Today Damon Goddard from AMPD Golf Fitness joins me on the podcast for the second time to discuss his experience at the 2015 as a part of Jordan Spieth’s team. Damon Goddard has worked with Jordan from the age of 15 and got to experience an incredible week at Augusta National, where his client not […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Dr. Craig Davies shares his expertise as a Chiropractor working and traveling on the tour.  He gives us an in inside look at what it’s like traveling with the players and keeping them healthy during these long, grueling seasons. Dr. Craig […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Jim Holtgrieve shares stories from his days of playing in the Masters and his experiences playing in and being the Captain of the Walker Cup.  Jim gives us an inside look into what it’s like to be a part of such […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Brad Skupaka shares his expertise in as a Long Drive Competitor and Golf Instructor.  Brad gives us an in inside look at the world of Long Drive and what it takes to make it to the World Finals. Brad Skupaka is not […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Lindsay Becker shares her expertise in the world of golf performance and gives us an inside look at her experiences working as a physical therapist with PGA tour players, college golfers and juniors. Lindsay Becker is an expert in the […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Don Saladino shares his expertise in the world of Strength/Conditioning/Golf Fitness.  He gives us an in inside look at his training methods, his facility (Drive 495) and what YOU should be doing to ramp up your function and power both in […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Adam Young shares his expertise in the world of golf instruction and gives us in inside look at his new book “The Practice Manual: The Ultimate Guide for Golfers.” Adam Young has taken his experience from years of teaching golfers of all levels […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Justin Tupper of Revolution Golf shares his expertise in the world of online golf improvement and gives us in inside look at how the internet is changing the way we learn the game of golf. Justin Tupper is the CEO and Co-Founder […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Nick Chertock, tax accountant extraordinaire shares his real world experiences and relationships in the golf world and gives us in inside look at the conversations that go on behind the scenes with the worlds best coaches, trainers, and teaching instructors. […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Lance Gill shares his expertise in the world of golf performance and gives us in inside look at how you can prepare like a professional. Lance Gill has worked with golfers and professionals of all levels, all over the world. […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Nick Clearwater and Jim Keen share their expertise in the world of golf instruction and fitness technology.  They give us an inside look at some fancy new strength training equipment and how “Adaptive Resistance Exercise” just might change how many […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as Max Prokopy of the University of Virginia SPEED Clinic shares his expertise in the world of biomechanics and gives us in inside look at 3D analysis of the golf swing. Max does not just analyze the swing to measure data […]

What does it take to make your workouts and golf game 18STRONG? Join us as T.E Frances shares his expertise in the world of Strength and Conditioning and gives us in inside look at designing a great workout program. T.E. Frances (while that is not really his name) is a real life “scientist” in the […]

Chris Lutes has been described by his golf performance peers as a “Junior Golf Superhero.”  In this episode, he shares some of his secret powers regarding training kids to love, play, and enjoy the game of golf. Chris’ philosophy is to teach them to move and have fun first, and let them build their own […]

Shawn Stevenson is a fitness & nutrition expert, a best selling author, host of a #1 rated Health and Fitness podcast (The Model Health Show), and a world renowned speaker. He literally “wrote the book on sleep!” And in this episode, Shawn takes us on a deep dive into the topic of sleep and how […]

Today’s episode (the 20th episode!) of the 18STRONG Podcast is a little different than the past 19.  In this one it JUST ME! It’s been an incredible journey so far, and I am truly honored to have had such great guests on up to this point. In the past 19 interviews and simply working in […]

Adam Stevenson is a golf pro with a vision.  “Save your golf game and save your life!”  This is the subtitle of his book, and basically the backbone of his teaching. Adam is not just working on his golfer’s swing, he has begun a quest of learning as much about the body and it’s function […]

Not breathing is a problem, of course, but did you know that the WAY you breathe can basically effect every aspect of your health and performance?  Even worse, you’re probably doing it wrong. In this episode, Brian Bradley, the Vice President of Egoscue University, give us a “master class” on how most of us neglect […]

Michael Manavian is not your typical Teaching Pro.  He is also a nutrition consultant and former world class bodybuilder.  He has found a way to utilize his experience in all of these arenas in one of the most state of the art golf facilities in the US. As a partner at Greenwich Diagnostics Sports Lab, […]