Author Archives: Joan

One of the keys for creating your successful performances is by developing high self-esteem. Self-esteem is your overall sense of self worth. You can increase your self-esteem by removing your fears of failure and not being good enough. This involves … Continue reading →

Fall is a beautiful time of year here in western North Carolina. It is magical to see the green leaves reaching their peak colors of red, yellow and orange before they begin to fall to the ground. Fall golf always … Continue reading →

Working with golfers to help them achieve their golf goals is fun for me. Due to the joyous feeling golfers experience when hitting pure shots, they are disciplined, dedicated and have an intense desire to experience that awesome feeling more … Continue reading →

A belief is acceptance of the actuality of anything without certain proof. Our beliefs control everything in our lives. We consciously accept and focus upon our beliefs, never questioning them because the results look so real. Henry Ford said, “Believe … Continue reading →

We live in a world of hype that plays up tantalizing dramas that get our adrenaline rushing. Whether is it golf, sports. news, advertisements, or politics, we are bombarded with sensationalism daily to get our attention. To play golf at … Continue reading →

It is likely you prepare for your shots differently in the two places, but expect the same results. On the wide-open range, most golfers are not concerned with the mental discipline that is required for scoring. Then on the golf … Continue reading →

Playing at your peak performance levels means managing your thoughts and emotions to your best advantage. While most people think these are two separate entities, they are entwined. In order to have control over your swing and your game you … Continue reading →

When you started out playing golf you probably had a different reason than you do now. You probably were intrigued with the first shot you hit perfectly on the sweet spot that sent a warm, fuzzy feeling inside…. and you … Continue reading →

Camilo Villegas was 254th in the world rankings when he entered the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, N.C. on August 11th. He had dropped from 7th place in 2008 and hadn’t won a tournament in over 4 years. In 2012 he … Continue reading →

Modeling is the basis of Neuro Linguistic Programming. NLP is the study of the internal maps in successful people’s brains, and then modeling their patterns of successful behaviors. Children are the most accelerated learners. For children everything is new. They … Continue reading →