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How to REALLY make practice count – Ed Coughlan #289

Dec 8, 2023

Dr. Ed Coughlan, leading expert in skill acquisition, discusses the best way to make practice count in golf. They talk about creating a productive training environment, training behavior instead of just the task, and the freedom of adaptability. They also emphasize the importance of planning training relative to tournaments, practicing the rhythm of the game, and minding thoughts and words.

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Quick takeaways

Understanding the impact of the environment and context on practice and performance in golf.

Embracing adaptability and consistent behaviors rather than focusing on outcome.

Creating practice environments that develop desired behaviors under pressure and promote mental game development.

Deep dives

Building Stable Confidence Program

The podcast episode begins with a discussion about a new program, Building Stable Confidence, which focuses on acquiring stable confidence in the game of golf. The program is a collaboration between the host and Dr. Raymond Pryor and aims to provide important information on how stable confidence is acquired and the misconceptions surrounding it. The program helps golfers establish a process of building stability in their game, which allows them to access their existing skills. The host emphasizes the significance of this program and encourages listeners to check it out.

Introduction

4min

Optimizing Practice Sessions for Better Performance

12min

The Importance of Adaptability in Golf

20min

Optimizing Winter Practice and Creating a Rhythmic Training Environment

5min

Embracing Discomfort and Challenges in Practice

26min

Staying in Your Lane as a Coach

8min

Supporting a Carefree Golf Swing and Practicing with Intention and Attitude

2min

Today we welcome onto the Brain Booster a wonderful guest in the shape of Dr Ed Coughlan

Ed is one of the leading experts in the world on Skill Acquisition who works with a number of top DP World and PGA Tour players.

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We had a wonderful conversation about the very BEST way to get the most from your practice time

How to be able to TRANSFER your practice to the environment called Golf Course.

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We talked about the need to understand CONTEXT when we go to practice
How to create a really productive environment to TRAIN
Why we need to practice in a way that helps us train our BEHAVIOUR
Scoring yourself as opposed to just the task
Being OK with ANY outcome and why that is so important
How behaviour is the TRUE source of consistency
The freedom of ADAPTABILITY and letting go of the myth of CONSISTENCY
Stop trying to block thoughts and emotions
Planning your training relative to the tournaments you play
The importance of practicing the RHYTM of the game
How to Mind your THOUGHTS and your WORDS
The need to understand the difference between Careful, Carefree and Careless
Being very careful with the people you surround yourself with
The vital need for effective reflection

To find out more about Ed Coughlan go to

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