The sight of a college coach has been known to cause junior golfers to tighten up, try too hard, or even change their normal demeanor in hopes of pleasing the coach. It can be extremely nerve-wracking the first time that a coach comes to watch, but these nerves will most likely only harm the player’s score.

When a coach is there to watch, a player must be able to ignore the situation and concentrate on their next shot. Remember that it’s a positive that a coach is there watching you. Would you rather them not be there?

The player should continue to treat their tournament like normal and get in their process each time they approach their ball. If the round is not going as well as normal, remember that coaches like to see when you struggle because that allows them to see how you handle your emotions. Staying in your process and managing a relaxed attitude will be the best thing to do in front of a college coach.

– Insight from Jaelyn Tindal (Brandi Jackson Golf and RecruitPKB ambassador)

Brandi Jackson

RecruitPKB College Consultant

If you need assistance with the college recruiting process, please contact Brandi at bjackson@pkbgt.org