On this Episode, PGA Professionals Crystal Morse and Ted Bishop offer resources and guidance on:

1. Making sure your players have the right clubs in their bag - proper wedge and long club gapping.

2. How to develop players of different skill levels using clubface knowledge and ball flight laws.

3. Specific on-course games and activities you can use during practice to help players succeed.

4. Short game activities to help players improve putting.

Crystal Morse: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com

Ted Bishop: tedbishop38pga@aol.com

In this episode, PGA Professionals, Crystal Morse and Ted Bishop discuss some of the mental challenges of playing High School golf and how coaches can help their players.

To go through the NFHS Golf Coaches Training mentioned, go to this link: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/coaching-golf

You can also go to the National High School Golf Association website for fantastic resources and information: https://highschoolgolf.org/

Ted Bishop: tedbishop38pga@aol.com

Crystal Morse: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com

In this episode, Crystal Morse and Ted Bishop discuss recent Coaches Training they completed and share with you effective ways to prepare for your season.

NFHS Coaches Training Link: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/coaching-golf

ADM Overview: https://www.pga.com/adm

ADM Activity Plans: https://my.pga.com/activity-plans

USGA Rules: https://www.usga.org/rules-hub.html

You can contact us to share your feedback and ideas by sending us an email:

Ted Bishop: tedbishop38pga@aol.com

Crystal Morse: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com

In this episode, Crystal Morse and Ted Bishop discuss specific ways that you can create a feeder system into your high school program and sustain it through mentoring, tournaments and other opportunities.

Resources Mentioned:

Watson Links: www.watsonlinks.org

Watson Links Contact: Steph Shogren: steph@watsonlinks.org

Ted Bishop email: tedbishop38pga@aol.com

Crystal Morse email: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com

In this episode Ted Bishop and Crystal Morse discuss place of play in High School Golf and what Coaches and Players can do to improve the pace of play.

Link to the Indiana High School Pace of Play Video: https://youtu.be/az7WqlURup0?si=jQ3W6jkn1nCZ_fjc

We would love to hear from you!

Ted Bishop: tedbishop38pga@aol.com

Crystal Morse: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com

Ted Bishop and Crystal Morse discuss the parent dynamic in youth golf and how parents and coaches can all work together to help their players succeed!

Crystal and Ted will be speaking at the 2026 PGA National High School Golf Coaches Conference at the PGA Show in Orlando on Thursday, January 22nd at 1:15pm - if you can't make it, sign up to tune in virtually!

• Giving your player freedom to make mistakes without over-coaching them during practices
• Letting golf be an outlet for your player - golf is to be a game that can be enjoyed for life, let it be a way they can escape stress.
• Communication: let your players find their own voice and encourage them to talk to coaches on their own.
• Be open with coaches about struggles your player may have....ADHD, problems focusing, anxiety or physical struggles...the more the coach knows, the better they can coach them.
• Find books and podcasts to help increase your knowledge:
• Books:
  • Joe Torre "Ground Rules for Winners"
  • Dan Hurley "Never Stop"
  • Adam Grant "Hidden Potential"
  • David Yeager "10 to 25" The Science of Motivating Young People
• Podcasts:
  • The Golf Sit Down
  • Winning Youth Coaching

Ted Bishop: tedbishop38pga@aol.com

Crystal Morse: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com

In this episode Crystal Morse and Ted Bishop discuss three specific ways to build confidence in players and help coach them through a fear of failure on the golf course.

You can reach Ted Bishop at tedbishop38pga@aol.com and you can reach Crystal Morse at crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com

In this episode, Ted Bishop and Crystal Morse discuss the challenges and advantages of coaching your players through seasonal transitions and give resources and guidance along the way.

Be sure to subscribe to The High School Golf Podcast on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts! We will be dropping a new episode every week during the winter!

Ted Bishop: tedbishop38pga@aol.com

Crystal Morse: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com