AOG Austin Harrington

Michael Hebron is a long time PGA professional, and one of the most influential instructors in the game of golf.

In this episode we discuss learning, instruction, mindset, and golf.



0:04:20 "Better doesn't exist": Michael's unique approach to learning and progress

0:16:02 Be PLAY-ful: Cultivating the growth mindset to make significant improvement

0:20:59 Training the tool: Understanding the rules of the golf club

0:26:20 Mind the GAP: Eliminating expectations to improve performance

0:39:50 Michael's evaluation of modern golf instruction (plus tips!)

0:51:13 The power of learning, memory, and applying

0:57:40 Michael's advice on how to enjoy your time on the golf course



MICHAEL HEBRON FULL BIO

Decades ago Michael Hebron played a key role in orchestrating the first PGA of America Teaching and Coaching Summit, bringing together over 700 instructors from 14 countries to share ideas on teaching methods. Following that event, Michael gained the nickname of "the teacher's teacher.”
Through his dedication Michael earned the honored status of becoming the 23rd PGA of America Master Professional. His book, See and Feel the Inside Move the Outside, was the first golf instruction book accepted as a PGA thesis.
Michael has appeared on The Charley Rose Show, Today Show, The Golf Channel and numerous local cable shows. Golf Magazine and Golf Digest have consistently named Hebron as a member (since their first listings) of America’s Top 50 Instructors.

NATIONAL AWARDS
PGA Hall of Fame 2013
World Golf Teachers Hall of Fame 2019 
Presently top 28 teacher as ranked by GOLF DIGEST in 2013
Sam Snead Award – Met PGA 2010
Golf Magazine Top 50 Instructors List 1991–present
PGA of America Teacher of the Year 1991
National PGA Horton Smith Trophy Recipient 1990
Top 15 Golf Digest’s Teacher’s Choice List 1998–present (elected by peers)
Lindy Award (Junior Golf) 1973
INTERNATIONAL HONORS
Created and Coordinated:
1990 — 1st European PGA Teaching Conference
1989 — 1st Canadian PGA Teaching Conference
1988 — 1st PGA of America Teaching and Coaching Summit
Consulting Instructor — Swiss PGA, French PGA, Italian PGA,
Swedish PGA, Finland PGA
MET PGA DIVISION AWARDS
MET PGA Horton Smith Award 1990, 1989, 1981
MET PGA Professional of the Year 1982
MET PGA Teacher of the Year 1991, 1987
MET PGA Honor Roll 1973
SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
Learning and the Brain Society (LBS)
American Society of Training and Development (ASTD)
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
National Center for Science Education (NCSE)
Association for Scholastic Curriculum Development (ASCD)
Phi Delta Kappa International Education Association (PDKIEA)
High School Coaches Association (HSCA)
Professional Golf Association of America (PGA)
United States Golf Association (USGA)
AUTHOR
. Learning With the Brain In Mind 
• Golf Swing Secrets…and Lies: Six Timeless Lessons (book)
• Blueprints for Building Your Golf Swing video (rated 4 stars of 5-star
excellence by Golf Magazine)
• Blueprints for Parents & Children Learning Golf (DVD)
• See and Feel the Inside Move the Outside (book)
The Art and Zen of Learning Golf (book)
• Building and Improving Golf Mind, Golf Body Golf Swing (book and video)
• NGF’s Instructor’s Guide and Coach’s Guide
• Contributor to PGA Teaching Manual, PGA Tournament Manual, and First Swing publications

Gabe Boyce is the Director of an ETS Sports Performance gym in Michigan. Gabe is extremely passionate about training, nutrition, and athletics — and impressively overcame an Achilles injury and pandemic to build a profitable gym last year.

We discuss all things health, mindset, and the lessons we’ve learned over the years.



0:00:00 Mentors

0:03:25 The mental benefits of a good diet, some activity, and balance

0:06:41 Demystifying the complexities of safe, effective weight training

0:53:15 Considering the prioritization of health and nutritional habits in a hierarchy

1:27:57 The importance (and simplification) of tracking calories

1:37:01 Gabe's journey to sports performance and training

1:46:20 Having a growth mindset and sharing knowledge with others

1:49:51 Gabe's Life Lessons and final thoughts

Jake Kirsch is the Director of ETS Rochester — a sports and athletic performance facility.

Jake is an aura of positivity and encouragement. His intentional mindset is paired with impressive physical strength... the guy is JACKED.

We discuss Jake’s journey, coaching, leadership, nutrition, and more.



0:00 Helping others grow: Directing at ETS Rochester

4:30: Jake’s Journey to Gopher Football

14:11 The long haul: Training for Performance

25:03 Improvements through balance

31:46 Squat-ober & Dead-cember

34:33 Nutrition

40:40 Keys to effective leadership

44:05 Training recovery

46:55 Closing thoughts & Final Q

Brent Snyder is a PGA member, the Director of Instruction at Troy Burne GC, the owner of BSG, and a very skilled golfer himself.

Brent is one of the more genuine guys I’ve had the pleasure of having sit down with me. His mindset is centered around gratitude, service, and connection.



1:55 The PGA Championship

11:49 Instilling confidence in yourself

18:24 Transitioning from business to golf

22:11 Finding flow & maximizing practice

27:30 Conversion vs. Avoidance

30:16 Connection, Communication, Commitment

45:52 Austin’s golf journey & The State Open

50:37 Quick Qs & Final question

Carter Schmitz is a trainer, sports performance fanatic, CPA, and golf enthusiast. He is one seriously healthy and fit individual.

In part two of our conversation, we discuss golf fitness, nutrition, mindset on the course, and Carter’s why.


0:48 Consistency & Mental Approach to Golf

7:11 The three keys of High-Load Strength Training

23:30 Top exercises for Mobility & Stability

28:37 Top compound exercises for Balanced Strength

33:24 Navigating the Gray Area of Nutrition

42:35 Closing & Carter’s “Three Things”

Carter Schmitz is a trainer, sports performance fanatic, CPA, and golf enthusiast. He is one seriously healthy and fit individual.

In part one of a two part series, we discuss golfers today, coaching, mentality, mindset on the course, and getting better at golf.



0:00 Ball Position & Compressing Irons

4:45 Field Goal Kicking & Golf

10:23 Who is Carter Schmitz?

17:03 Importance of Strength & Conditioning in Golf?

27:28 Preventing Injuries to Increase Longevity

33:58 Mathematical Chaos Theory

39:06 Learning & Teaching — Direction versus Discovery

49:57 Effective Practice

1:01:30 Think-box, Play-box

1:05:40 Mastering Putting