In this insightful conversation, Andreas Kali shares his journey from aspiring pro golfer to passionate golf coach. Andreas dives deep into his philosophy on player development, the importance of clear communication, and why he focuses on helping students improve rather than maximizing profit. He also discusses how he organizes his teaching approach, how he learns from other top coaches, and his dedication to continuously refining his craft. Whether you're a coach, player, or simply a fan of golf, this episode is packed with wisdom on what it really takes to get better at the game.

Unique Takeaways:

• The difference between shallow learning and deep mastery in golf coaching

• Why Andreas believes coaching is about outcomes, not just techniques

• His experience building a coaching philosophy through trial, error, and mentorship

• The value of structured frameworks for diagnosing and fixing player issues

• How Andreas balances coaching junior players through growth and development phases

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Andreas’s path from Denmark to Texas and into coaching

• 13:00 – Lessons learned from early teaching challenges

• 22:00 – The role of clear frameworks in golf instruction

• 30:00 – How Andreas integrates knowledge from other top coaches

• 1:14:00 – His online learning resources and approach

Find Andreas:
🌐 andreaskaligolf.com
🌐 thecoachalliance.co
📸 Instagram: @andreaskaligolf

In this episode, I sat down with Scott Shepard, a physical therapist and sports performance coach who's been at the forefront of golf-specific training for over 20 years. We got deep into the biomechanics of the golf swing, why movement quality matters more than brute strength, and how Scott helps golfers at every level improve performance and avoid injury.

Scott shared how he transitioned from working with injured athletes to helping healthy ones optimize their movement. We talked about his custom PFX program, the importance of understanding swing mechanics, and how training with purpose can fast-track your progress—no matter your skill level.

Here’s what we covered:

• The biggest mistakes golfers make with fitness

• Why understanding your swing should guide your training

• How to warm up properly to activate your body and protect against injury

• The disconnect between what pros do in the gym and what amateurs really need

• My favorite insight: “If you train the right patterns, you don’t need to hit 500 balls to get better.”

This one’s packed with practical tools—whether you're a coach, weekend golfer, or a fitness pro looking to get into golf performance. Big thanks to Scott for bringing the heat and making the science feel simple.

👉 Follow Scott on Instagram

In this episode of The Connected Instructor, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Brixton Albert, the founder of Performance Golf and one of the most driven people I know. Watching him turn his passion for golf into a $100 million company has been nothing short of inspiring. We dive deep into his journey—from Division I college golf to late nights building a brand from scratch, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

Brixton’s story is about more than just business. It’s about discipline, mindset, and the power of knowing your “why.” We also explore the parallels between golf and entrepreneurship, and how working on the right things in the right order can completely change your game—on and off the course.

Here’s what we cover:

• How Brixton built Performance Golf while still working full-time

• His “lead domino” philosophy for solving problems

• Taking big risks early on—and why they paid off

• The moment he realized life is short and it’s time to go all in

• How he uses past failures as fuel for growth

• The habits and mindset that make elite athletes and entrepreneurs successful

• Lessons from Tiger Woods, Ray Allen, and what they taught us about showing up

Timestamps:

00:40 - Brixton’s story: from Lancaster, PA to Performance Golf
05:20 - Starting the business and making bold moves
13:10 - The real “first step” every entrepreneur needs
24:00 - Reframing failures into fuel
40:50 - Daily habits and mental strategies
51:00 - Playing golf with values and intention

Brixton’s been a huge influence on me, and I think you’ll take a ton from this conversation. Let me know your favorite moment, and if you liked it, please share the episode with someone who could use a little motivation.