0:00 - Introduction 0:46- The Current State of Golf Coaching 2:23 - Traditional Approach to Golf Coaching vs. CLA 9:26 - Defining a Skilled Golfer 11:59 - The Myth of the "A" Game 13:07 - The Bricoleur Coach 14:26 - Constraints in Golf 15:44 - Darwinian Perspective on CLA 16:56 - High Performance Training Groups 21:20 - Do Elite Golfers Need to Make Swing Changes? 22:48 - Interesting Golf Stats 24:54 - What Makes A Great Coach? *Referenced Books* *A Constraints-Led Approach to Golf Coaching:* https://www.amazon.com/Constraints-Led-Approach-Routledge-Constraints-Based-Methodologies-ebook-dp-B08DJDQNV6/dp/B08DJDQNV6/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid= *The Constraints-Led Approach: Principles for Sports Coaching and Practice Design:* https://www.amazon.com/Constraints-Led-Approach-Constraints-Based-Methodologies/dp/113810406X *About Noah Sachs, PGA, CSCS* Noah is a performance coach. His passion is helping athletes maximize their potential. Noah specializes in the intersection between optimizing the body, mind, and skill-training environments. He currently works with professional golfers and elite amateurs in Taiwan. His clients play on the TPGA, TLPGA, JLPGA and CLPGA Tour. Noah is based in Taiwan, working as the Director of Fitness at Dream Golf Academy. He also serves as the Director of Fitness for the Taiwan National Golf Team. *Academics & Certifications:* Masters in Sport & Performance Psychology Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (CSCS) PGA of America - Class A Member Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms) Functional Range Assessment Certified TPI Fitness Level 3 TPI Golf Level 2 *Contact Information* Email - [email protected] Instagram - @nsgolffitness YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/noahsachs

0:00 - Introduction 1:08 - What is a Constraint-Led Approach (CLA) 7:41 - Repetition Without Repetition 11:36 - Environment Design Principles (EDP) 17:05 - Traditional Coaching vs. CLA 20:52 - Redefining The Role of a Coach 22:06 - How a CLA supports Self-Determination Theory *Referenced Books* *The Constraints-Led Approach: Principles for Sports Coaching and Practice Design:* https://www.amazon.com/Constraints-Led-Approach-Constraints-Based-Methodologies/dp/113810406X A Constraints-Led Approach to Golf Coaching: https://www.amazon.com/Constraints-Led-Approach-Routledge-Constraints-Based-Methodologies-ebook-dp-B08DJDQNV6/dp/B08DJDQNV6/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid= *About Noah Sachs, PGA, CSCS* Noah is a performance coach. His passion is helping athletes maximize their potential. Noah specializes in the intersection between optimizing the body, mind, and skill-training environments. He currently works with professional golfers and elite amateurs in Taiwan. His clients play on the TPGA, TLPGA, JLPGA and CLPGA Tour. Noah is based in Taiwan, working as the Director of Fitness at Dream Golf Academy. He also serves as the Director of Fitness for the Taiwan National Golf Team. *Academics & Certifications:* Masters in Sport & Performance Psychology Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (CSCS) PGA of America - Class A Member Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms) Functional Range Assessment Certified TPI Fitness Level 3 TPI Golf Level 2 *Contact Information* Email - [email protected] Instagram - @nsgolffitness YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/noahsachs

0:00 Introduction 0:38 - Who is this book for? 3:24 - Practical lifestyle changes for a longer life 4:20 - Reduced Consumption of Animal Products 9:42 - Fasting 11:31 - Exercise 13:05 - Exposure to hot and cold 15:48 - Why aging is a disease 18:19 - Why we age and how can it be cured 19:30 - Sinclair's personal lifestyle & diet 22:30 - Birth Certificate Error (Thought Experiment) *Referenced Books* *Lifespan:* https://www.amazon.com/Lifespan-Why-Age_and-Dont-Have/dp/1501191977 *About Noah Sachs, PGA, CSCS* Noah is a performance coach. His passion is helping athletes maximize their potential. Noah specializes in the intersection between optimizing the body, mind, and skill-training environments. He currently works with professional golfers and elite amateurs in Taiwan. His clients play on the TPGA, TLPGA, JLPGA and CLPGA Tour. Noah is based in Taiwan, working as the Director of Fitness at Dream Golf Academy. He also serves as the Director of Fitness for the Taiwan National Golf Team. Academics & Certifications: Masters in Sport & Performance Psychology Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (CSCS) PGA of America - Class A Member Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms) Functional Range Assessment Certified TPI Fitness Level 3 TPI Golf Level 2 *Contact Information* Email - [email protected] Instagram - @nsgolffitness YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/noahsachs

0:46 - Who is this book for? 2:24 - Why "Exercise" Is A Bizarre Concept 5:20 - Why Not Wanting To Exercise is Normal 7:44 - Find Your "Why" For Exercise 9:05 - How Our Brain's Reward System Influences Exercise 12:20 - Aging vs. Senescence 17:35 - Where Did Dumbbells get their name from 18:03 - Conclusion *Referenced Books* *Exercised:* https://www.amazon.com/Exercised-Science-Physical-Activity-Health-ebook/dp/B085G867LR *The Story of the Human Body:* https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EK28WSQ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i2 *The Molecule of More:* https://www.amazon.com/Molecule-More-Chemical-Creativity_and-Determine/dp/1946885118 *About Noah Sachs, PGA, CSCS* Noah is a performance coach. His passion is helping athletes maximize their potential. Noah specializes in the intersection between optimizing the body, mind, and skill-training environments. He currently works with professional golfers and elite amateurs in Taiwan. His clients play on the TPGA, TLPGA, JLPGA and CLPGA Tour. Noah is based in Taiwan, working as the Director of Fitness at Dream Golf Academy. He also serves as the Director of Fitness for the Taiwan National Golf Team. Academics & Certifications: Masters in Sport & Performance Psychology Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (CSCS) PGA of America - Class A Member Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms) Functional Range Assessment Certified TPI Fitness Level 3 TPI Golf Level 2 Contact Information: Email - [email protected] Instagram - @nsgolffitness YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/noahsachs

0:00 - Introduction 1:09 - Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation 2:39 - Self-Determination Theory 3:46 - Different Types of Motivation 11:48 - Fundamental Psychological Needs 15:45 - Summary of Self-Determination Theory 16:40 - Motivational Interviewing 17:27 - Change Talk 18:31 - Different Coaching Styles 19:44 - Ambivalence 21:41 - Reflective Listening 23:35 - Commonalities of Self-Determination Theory & Motivational Interviewing 24:39 - Quantity vs. Quality of Motivation 26:43 - Goal Setting (Why,What, How) 28:11 - How To Give Advice To Athletes (Ask, Offer, Ask) 30:01 - The Correcting Reflex 33:02 - Praise vs. Affirmation 35:36 - Dealing with boring and repetitive tasks 37:15 - Closing Questions *Books Referenced* *Motivational Interviewing, Third Edition: Helping People Change* by William Miller & Steven Rollnick *Coaching Athletes to Be Their Best: Motivational Interviewing in Sports* by Stephen Rollnick, Jonathan Fader, Jeff Breckon, and Theresa B. Moyers *Papers Referenced* *There’s nothing more practical than a good theory: Integrating motivational interviewing and self-determination theory* by Maarten Vansteenkiste and Kennon M. Sheldon *Exploring the Understanding and Application of Motivational Interviewing in Applied Sport Psychology* by Rory Mack, Jeff Breckon, Joanne Butt, and Ian Maynard *About Noah Sachs, PGA, CSCS* Noah is a performance coach. His passion is helping athletes maximize their potential. Noah specializes in the intersection between optimizing the body, mind, and skill-training environments. He currently works with professional golfers and elite amateurs in Taiwan. His clients play on the TPGA, TLPGA, JLPGA and CLPGA Tour. Noah is based in Taiwan, working as the Director of Fitness at Dream Golf Academy. He also serves as the Director of Fitness for the Taiwan National Golf Team. Academics & Certifications: Masters in Sport & Performance Psychology Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (CSCS) PGA of America - Class A Member Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms) Functional Range Assessment Certified TPI Fitness Level 3 TPI Golf Level 2 Contact Information: Email - [email protected] Instagram - @nsgolffitness YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/noahsachs

0:00 - Introduction 0:23 - Improving the shot vs. Improving the swing 6:15 - Common Practice Mistakes 7:58 - Time-Based Practice vs. Productive Practice 13:52 - Avoiding vs. Managing Mistakes 17:40 - The False Concept of Practice and Sacrifice 20:44 - Golf Is a Performance Art 22:30 - Helping Athletes Develop The Mental Architecture For Success 29:39 - Closing Questions For Coaches Closing Questions: For Athletes: What is one change you can make to your training to promote the idea of managing mistakes instead of avoiding mistakes? For Coaches: What is one action you can take that will make your students less reliant on you? *About Jonathan Wallett:* With over 30 years of experience helping players score lower, Jonathan Wallett has dedicated his career to helping elite amateur and professional golfers all over the world. Jon has spent 12 years coaching on major tours, including helping players win on the European Tour, Asian Tour, LPGA Tour, and European Ladies Tour. From 2016 to 2018 Jon was head coach of the Hong Kong Golf Team. Jon's track-record speaks for itself. Notable achievements include increasing the number of Hong Kong top 1000 WAGR players from one to five players, over a two year period. As an advanced fellow of the PGA, Jon has been a keynote speaker at coaching conferences throughout Europe and Asia. Jon is the author of seven books on elite performance, most recently publishing "Pathway to the Tour - Critical Keys to Building a Tour Career". In our conversation we cover a variety of topics related to elite golf performance including: 1. The Coach-Athlete relationship 2. The challenges elite golfers in Asia face 3. What to consider before turning professional Contact Information: Website: http://elitecoaching.com/ "Pathway to the Tour" Workbook - http://elitecoaching.com/workbooks/index.html About Noah Sachs, PGA, CSCS Noah is a performance coach. His passion is helping athletes maximize their potential. Noah specializes in the intersection between optimizing the body, mind, and skill-training environments. He currently works with professional golfers and elite amateurs in Taiwan. His clients play on the TPGA, TLPGA, JLPGA and CLPGA Tour. Noah is based in Taiwan, working as the Director of Fitness at Dream Golf Academy. He also serves as the Director of Fitness for the Taiwan National Golf Team. Academics & Certifications: Masters in Sport & Performance Psychology Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (CSCS) PGA of America - Class A Member Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms) Functional Range Assessment Certified TPI Fitness Level 3 TPI Golf Level 2 Contact Information: Email - [email protected] Instagram - @nsgolffitness YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/noahsachs

Time Stamps 0:00 - Introduction 2:21 - How Dopamine influences our desire for change 4:08 - Changing the fundamental question we ask of coaches 6:48 - Tiger's often overlooked stat 8:52 - Common mistakes made while practicing 10:48 - Practice volume on main tour vs satellite tour 12:39 - The importance of disconnecting from golf 15:32 - Incorrect concepts 18:53 - What to consider before turning pro 21:00 - Challenges for elite golfers in Asia 26:53 - On-Course vs. Driving Range Assessments 31:14 - The parallels of coaching and parenting 33:34 - Developing The "Selfs" 38:00 - Four quadrants of player development 40:28 - Why practicing more isn't always better *About Jonathan Wallett:* With over 30 years of experience helping players score lower, Jonathan Wallett has dedicated his career to helping elite amateur and professional golfers all over the world. Jon has spent 12 years coaching on major tours, including helping players win on the European Tour, Asian Tour, LPGA Tour, and European Ladies Tour. From 2016 to 2018 Jon was head coach of the Hong Kong Golf Team. Jon's track-record speaks for itself. Notable achievements include increasing the number of Hong Kong top 1000 WAGR players from one to five players, over a two year period. As an advanced fellow of the PGA, Jon has been a keynote speaker at coaching conferences throughout Europe and Asia. Jon is the author of seven books on elite performance, most recently publishing "Pathway to the Tour - Critical Keys to Building a Tour Career". In our conversation we cover a variety of topics related to elite golf performance including: 1. The Coach-Athlete relationship 2. The challenges elite golfers in Asia face 3. What to consider before turning professional Contact Information: Website: http://elitecoaching.com/ "Pathway to the Tour" Workbook - http://elitecoaching.com/workbooks/index.html About Noah Sachs, PGA, CSCS Noah is a performance coach. His passion is helping athletes maximize their potential. Noah specializes in the intersection between optimizing the body, mind, and skill-training environments. He currently works with professional golfers and elite amateurs in Taiwan. His clients play on the TPGA, TLPGA, JLPGA and CLPGA Tour. Noah is based in Taiwan, working as the Director of Fitness at Dream Golf Academy. He also serves as the Director of Fitness for the Taiwan National Golf Team. Academics & Certifications: Masters in Sport & Performance Psychology Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (CSCS) PGA of America - Class A Member Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms) Functional Range Assessment Certified TPI Fitness Level 3 TPI Golf Level 2 Contact Information: Email - [email protected] Instagram - @nsgolffitness YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/noahsachs