Ep. 53 James Leitz / Top 50 Teacher

Do any of you have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge? Have you ever been curious to understand why things happen the way they do?

Well, say hello to James Leitz, whom many refer to as the 'Godfather of Golf Coaching Technology'. Since the late 1970's, James has been relentless in his pursuit to understand the 'why' behing the results of golf shots.

In our time togther on this episode we discuss:

James' journey from the backwoods of Louisiana to a life in the game of golf.

A challenge a student of his issued to him which immediately changed the way he observed and measured results.

James will share a key word he feels blocks the improvement process and leads most students right back to where they began.

When it comes to learning a new skill, listen to James share about the skill he learned in school that allowed him to understand the importance of block practice and how new habits are formed.

James Leitz hasn't just been a teacher for all of these years. He has also been a head golf professional. Listen closely as James draws two numbers on a board, the numbers 98 and 2 and why James feels those numbers are the keys to have a long and successful career as a golf professional and is the reason why he has never had to worry about getting fired or replaced.

Grab a note pad while listening to this episode as it is full of wisdom and knowledge from a 50+ year long career in golf. James Leitz is an absolute legend of the game.

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Music Credits:

Opening: 'In Case You Missed It' by Jordan Davis

Interlude: 'Old Friends' by Ben Rector

Closing: 'Almost Home' by Ben Rector