Send in your questions to https://DiscGolfAnswerMan.comIn the world of disc golf, few names resonate as strongly as Eric Oakley’s. Once a competitive player known for playing on the Disc Golf Pro Tour scene, Eric recently found himself at a crossroads, questioning his path and pursuing new passions. We dive into Eric’s journey, exploring his transition from professional disc golf to a focus on personal wellness and Disc Golf coaching. If you are curious about Eric's coaching program head over to:https://www.instagram.com/theericoakley/https://patreon.com/EricOakley

00:00 - Meet Eric Oakley: From tour star to coaching pioneer02:26 - Why Eric stepped back from competition03:49 - The pain of plantar fasciitis and staying active04:37 - The power of routine: running daily for four years07:14 - Fixating on success, not failures08:12 - Skateboarding’s role in refreshing Eric’s mind10:16 - How skateboarding rediscovered Eric’s confidence13:38 - The mental lesson from skateboarding: trying hundreds of times16:53 - Flipping the script: focus on wins, not losses18:39 - Letting go of competition and building new purpose22:31 - Navigating identity loss and finding new passions23:28 - The birth of Eric’s coaching program and what it offers27:22 - How tech and community make learning easier33:54 - Common mistakes: nose angle, follow through, and timing39:28 - Building distance with control, not chaos41:12 - The concept of “onion layers”: slow and steady progress44:19 - Form checkpoints: linear follow through and hips45:20 - Watching your shot: staying in the throw, not watching it die47:08 - The secret to consistency: sniffing out your own rhythm48:41 - Checking your form and avoiding overreach52:39 - The holistic approach to mastering disc golf—body, mind, tools53:06 - Future collabs and community support