The Golf Parent, episode 2
Taking Pressure off Junior Golfers with 2024 Pac-12 Coach of the Year: Matt Thurmond (ASU)
2024-11-14
In this episode, I sit down with Matt Thurmond, the 2024 Pac-12 Coach of the Year and head coach of Arizona State University’s men’s golf team. Since taking the reins in 2016, Matt has transformed ASU into a powerhouse, leading them to 24 tournament wins, back to back NCAA Regional titles, and a Pa
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.
After a tournament, before giving any opinion, ask "How do you feel about your tournament?" and let them tell you first.
Matt Thurmond (ASU head coach) · The Golf Parent
Choosing events and prep · Parent role
Right after an event, let the kid lead a review of what went well/what didn't; do general all around practice in between; get specific in the days before the next event.
Matt Thurmond (ASU head coach) · The Golf Parent
Choosing events and prep · Talking after a round
Add pressure to practice by putting kids on teams or having people watch; being accountable to others makes reps feel like competition.
Matt Thurmond (ASU head coach) · The Golf Parent
Sideline and caddie behavior · Expectations and pressure