The Golf Parent, episode 1
Mastering the Mental Game: Kevin Kirk’s Blueprint for Junior Golf Success
2024-11-14
On this episode of The Golf Parent, I sit down with the original "Golf Sherpa" and one of the most fascinating figures in the world of golf, Kevin Kirk. Kevin isn’t just any coach—he’s a 2019 PGA Coach of the Year, a deep thinker, a culture creator, and an all around incredible human being whose
Tips paraphrased from The Golf Parent (hosted by Ryan Addams). These are our summaries from machine transcripts, not quotes, and times are approximate. All credit to the shows and their guests; listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Don't fast track: golf is a late specialization sport, so don't try to make a young kid act like an older one.
Kevin Kirk (golf performance/mental coach) · The Golf Parent
Multisport · First tournament · Age by age
Your main job is to be the parent who loves and supports, not the coach; let them fail and learn that they don't have to succeed every time.
Kevin Kirk (golf performance/mental coach) · The Golf Parent
Parent role · Choosing a coach · Handling bad shots