Your Golf Performance Podcast Ep 123 - Steve Astle: Coaching, Culture & Creating High-Performance Juniors
Jul 18, 2025
54:04
In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, I’m joined by one of the UK’s most respected junior golf coaches — Steve Astle, England Golf’s national coach and a long-time developer of some of the country’s top amateur talent.
We dive deep into what separates juniors who make it to national squads and college golf from those who plateau, and the non-negotiables that underpin elite junior development.
Steve shares insights into balancing talent vs. environment, navigating growth and psychological challenges, and what it really takes to transition from club golf to elite amateur level. We also explore:
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We dive deep into what separates juniors who make it to national squads and college golf from those who plateau, and the non-negotiables that underpin elite junior development.
Steve shares insights into balancing talent vs. environment, navigating growth and psychological challenges, and what it really takes to transition from club golf to elite amateur level. We also explore:
- How Steve approaches a junior with national or college-level aspirations
- The role of data, physio, fitness, and mental coaching in modern development plans
- How to keep juniors engaged in group environments
- The importance of educating parents without adding pressure
- Thoughts on early specialisation, coaching inspiration from other sports, and long-term success
Steves Instagram
Steves Website
🚨 Podcast Partner: TRUE PROTEIN
I’m proud to partner with TRUE PROTEIN, the go-to supplement brand trusted by elite athletes and weekend warriors alike. Whether you’re on the course, in the gym, or grinding through practice, TRUE’s clean, high-quality formulas will help fuel your performance and recovery.
👉 Use code TRUEYGP at checkout for $25 off any order over $100(new customers).
Follow Brent on Instagram Instagram Profile
Follow Brent on X/Twitter Profile
Draw More Circles! The new data analytics partner of the show - email brentdalegolf@gmail.com to secure my current packages.
Brent Dale Skillest Profile Click Here
USE THE CODE YGP25 for 25% off a Single lesson, Package or the first month of a Monthly Subscription