Disc Golf Answer Man

Bobby Cool Daddy Slick Breeze

Whether you’re a first-time player, a tournament organizer, or just someone who loves disc golf culture, this podcast is for you. We break down tips for every skill level, share event insights, chat with interesting people in the sport, and keep you up to date on the latest from Dynamic Discs. With rotating segments, you can pick the episodes that match your vibe or binge them all. Got a question? We’ve got answers.

  1. Aug 14

    Growing Disc Golf in High Schools

    Send in your questions to https://DiscGolfAnswerMan.comBobby Cool Daddy Slick Breeze talks with Brent Reuter, Casey Martinson, Matt Anderson, and Jason Allen about the rise of high school disc golf in Illinois and how school clubs are getting started. The conversation covers student recruitment, school support, tournament structure, and what it took to launch a first-ever high school state championship. If you want to bring disc golf into a school, this episode is a practical look at what actually works.For more info Contact:illinoishsdgc@gmail.com Email for Illinois High School Disc Golf Clubs Illinois High School Disc Golf Clubs Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/share/14oLzq2UqWk/Instagram-Leland Team Pagehttps://www.instagram.com/lelandildiscgolfInstagram-Illinois High School Disc Golf Clubs https://www.instagram.com/illinoishighschooldiscgolf00:00 - Why this episode is about high school disc golf00:50 - Quick introductions from Casey, Matt, Jason, and Brent03:15 - Why getting kids into disc golf early matters04:14 - Most students have never heard of disc golf05:06 - How seventh graders react to disc golf class06:51 - The light bulb moment when a disc finally flies right08:03 - School support and indoor hallway putting when it gets cold09:50 - Starting a club when the school wants student initiation11:34 - Club names, roster sizes, and how many students are involved14:49 - What weekly structure and practice can look like16:29 - Outdoor practices, bus trips, and winter putting leagues18:46 - How the Illinois state championship came together21:08 - Social media outreach and finding participating schools23:57 - Why the team treated promotion like guerrilla marketing24:12 - Early meets and other Illinois high school events26:23 - Brent’s role in building excitement at Dixon High School28:32 - Why the state championship was held later than the original date30:05 - Why the championship used the shorter tees31:49 - The final field size and girls and boys division numbers32:20 - The trophies and how team scoring worked35:06 - Addison Woodard’s ace on hole 736:38 - What the students are doing next, including college and PDGA interest39:46 - How parents reacted to the team’s success43:59 - Why teaching disc golf is so rewarding for the coaches44:45 - Student breakthroughs and the kids who keep coming back47:50 - Advice for starting a high school disc golf club50:54 - Use local clubs, donations, and social media to build momentum

  2. Jul 15

    Eric Oakley on Mental Resilience and Disc Golf Coaching

    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

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Whether you’re a first-time player, a tournament organizer, or just someone who loves disc golf culture, this podcast is for you. We break down tips for every skill level, share event insights, chat with interesting people in the sport, and keep you up to date on the latest from Dynamic Discs. With rotating segments, you can pick the episodes that match your vibe or binge them all. Got a question? We’ve got answers.

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