Links for Life
Links for Life
Tommy Thompson
Golf Coach Brian Coleman on the Process Behind Becoming Better Golfers
47 minutes Posted Feb 24, 2026 at 9:00 am.
What does golf coaching actually look like?In this episode of Links for Life, Tommy sits down with golf coach Brian Coleman to talk about the difference between lessons and coaching, why most golfers plateau, and what long term improvement really requires.Brian shares his journey from aviation to golf, why he left a stable career to pursue coaching, and how he structures development with a new student. They discuss clarity, identity, nervous system regulation, and why “I just want to get better” is not specific enough to build a plan.This conversation is not about quick fixes. It’s about the process behind becoming better golfers.
Intro
Brian’s Journey Into Golf and Aviation
Lessons Versus Coaching and the Quick Fix Problem
What Long Term Golf Improvement Actually Requires
How Brian Builds a Plan With a New Student
Identity, Letting Go, and Growth
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What does golf coaching actually look like?In this episode of Links for Life, Tommy sits down with golf coach Brian Coleman to talk about the difference between lessons and coaching, why most golfers plateau, and what long term improvement really requires.Brian shares his journey from aviation to golf, why he left a stable career to pursue coaching, and how he structures development with a new student. They discuss clarity, identity, nervous system regulation, and why “I just want to get better” is not specific enough to build a plan.This conversation is not about quick fixes. It’s about the process behind becoming better golfers.(0:00) Intro(2:02) Brian’s Journey Into Golf and Aviation(15:18) Lessons Versus Coaching and the Quick Fix Problem(24:40) What Long Term Golf Improvement Actually Requires(35:05) How Brian Builds a Plan With a New Student(41:08) Identity, Letting Go, and Growth(46:44) Final Thoughts and How to ConnectLearn more about Brian Coleman’s golf coaching at:https://golfcolemans.comLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!