Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best! #144 - Confidence Pt 5: Pro Golfer Jocelyn Bruch on Using These Tools On The Course
Nov 10, 2025
In this engaging discussion, professional golfer Jocelyn Bruch shares her journey from a young champion to competing at Q-School. She reveals practical mental tools like diaphragmatic breathing for calming nerves and Forced Muscular Relaxation to release tension before swings. Jocelyn emphasizes the importance of a personalized go-to statement to combat negativity and how pre-round game-plan meetings with caddies help maintain focus. She also distinguishes between earned, chosen, and trained confidence, stressing the value of tangible preparation in high-pressure moments.
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Used Tools Everywhere During Q‑School
- Jocelyn describes using mental tools in airports, hotels, and qualifiers, not just in theory.
- She credits disciplined practice and reflection for building confidence she could trust under pressure.
Don’t Let Observers Into Your Zone
- Avoid scanning crowds or looking at coaches during rounds; keep your visual focus on the shot to stay in your zone.
- Speak to coaches after rounds instead of letting observers enter your bubble mid‑shot.
Breathe Long To Reset Heart Rate
- Use long diaphragmatic breathing (about 16+ seconds) to lower heart rate and become present.
- Apply it as often as needed: per shot, every hole, or when you notice your heart racing.
