Episode 165: Michael Michaelides – Stories from the Open Forum, What is ‘Optimal Health?’, and is the water you’re drinking making you sick?
Release Date: 02/02/2025
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Episode #189 Krista Dunton, Trillium Rose, & Erika Larkin – Opportunities & Challenges for female coaches in golf, Breaking stereotypes in a male dominated field, and Why are there not more females coaching tour level players? (IG: ), (IG: ) and (IG: ) are prominent, world class golf coaches/instructors. All three got into the golf business before there were programs to promote females in a male dominated industry, but all have had very successful careers. They sit down for the first G360 Roundtable to discuss their career journey and their perspectives on the challenges and...
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Tom Stickney (IG: , X: , YT: , FB: ) is the Director of Instruction at in Jupiter, Florida. Tom is also one of the most respected golf instructors in the game today, recognized by Golf Magazine as one of America’s Top 100 Teachers and by Golf Digest as a Top Teacher in multiple states. With more than three decades of teaching experience, Tom has coached players of every level—from weekend golfers to PGA Tour pros—at some of the finest clubs in the country, including The Promontory Club in Park City, BIGHORN Golf Club in California, and The Club at Cordillera in Colorado. Known for...
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James Sieckmann – The Art of the Short Game, High Performance Coaching , and the Psychology behind effective training. (IG: , YT: , X: ) currently operates the Shadow Ridge Golf Academy in Omaha, NE. Recognized by Golf Magazine as a Top 100 Teacher in America and Golf Digest Top 50, he is a nine-time PGA Section Teacher of the Year. He currently instructs eighteen PGA Tour, Web.com and LPGA Tour Players who have combined to over twenty tour events. James has presented coaching methods at the World Golf Fitness Summit, TPI Level 3 Golf Professional Certification...
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– (IG: , FB: , YT: ) is the master mind behind the as well as . He grew up on the West of Scotland, and has been a transformative figure in the golf industry since beginning his career in 2000. With a passion for both the technical and human aspects of golf, Ian has built a reputation as a trusted leader in club fitting and performance enhancement, working with golfers at every level, from Major Champions to enthusiastic beginners. These experiences helped him forge his signature approach: a commitment to data-driven, personalized solutions that address the full spectrum of golf...
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– (IG: , FB: , YT: ) is a Golf Digest Top 100 International Teacher, as well as a and Certified Instructor. In this engaging conversation, Pete and Rob delve into the dynamics of the Ryder Cup, exploring the differences in preparation and emotional investment between European and American teams. Rob shares his unique journey as a golf coach, having worked in various countries, and discusses the evolution of golf instruction, particularly the Stack and Tilt method. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the fundamentals of golf and tailoring instruction to individual...
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(IG: , X: , YT: , FB: ) is a highly sought-after nutritionist and strength and conditioning specialist located in San Diego, CA who has worked with professional athletes who have competed in the National Football League (NFL), Major League Baseball (MLB), National Hockey League (NHL), the X Games, the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) Tour, and the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour. He wrote the book which teaches golfers how to eat to hit and play longer. Robert is a sought-after international presenter on subject matters related to nutrition,...
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Episode 183 Justin James – The importance of speed and how to train for it, the role of fitness and improving golf performance, and the evolution of long drive and golf equipment. (IG: , X: , FB: ) is a , , Golf and Fitness Coach, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and . After completing a career in professional baseball with the Toronto Blue Jays minor league system in 2013, Justin went on to become the head golf coach at Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville Florida, before launching his long drive career in 2016 and earning bronze in his first appearance at the World...
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Episode #182 Chris Broadie – The unique equipment needs of women golfers. Why is it important to get fit for your golf ball? & Does sound play a role in fitting golf clubs? Chris Broadie (IG: , X: ) is the lead data scientist behind applications; , , and the platform. In this engaging conversation Chris shares his journey from intern to key player in the world of golf technology. He discusses the intersection of engineering and aesthetics in golf club design, the importance of sound perception in golfer’s preferences, and the evolution of fitting tools that make golf more...
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(IG: , X: ) is the owner of and co-founder of . He has also been a instructor since 2007. Jon is originally from North West England and came to America in 1988. A decade later he moved to Atlanta, Georgia to open a learning center with GOLF Magazine Top instructor and ABC commentator Gary Smith. Since 2007, when he co-founded Fusion ATL, a sports performance facility designed to capture performance data and develop training protocols for ardent golfers he has had the philosophy of ‘Why guess when you can measure?’ He is an early adopter of technology and has expertise with Trackman and...
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(IG: , X: , FB: ) a former Naval Aviator and executive on Wall Street, is the Founder and President of -- technology derived from a discovery at Stanford University and funded for the military by . A non-invasive solution that leverages the body’s radiators – the hairless palms of the hands and soles of the feet – is proven in the lab and the field to be the most effective technology in reducing core temperature. Currently being used by hundreds of professional and college athletes, as well as numerous industrial companies seeking a...
info_outlineMichael Michaelides – (IG: @mfmlides, FB: @michael.michaelides.3) is a highly accomplished golf professional, coach, entrepreneur and wellness consultant. In golf circles he is widely known as co-creator of golf’s leading coaching seminar, the ‘Open Forum’. But he is also a successful entrepreneur through his wellness consulting business, Spartan Sports & Wellness, where he overcame his own health issues and now looks to help others. He is also an expert in hydrogen water, also known as Kagen water, and the benefits it is providing people in their health and wellness journey. By providing so much value you can see why he’s identified as one of golf’s renaissance men.
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