The Junior Golf Podcast Vol 93 Presents Matthew Stoughton, Top 50 US Kids Pro
Mar 2, 2026
Matthew Stoughton, a Top-50 U.S. Kids coach from upstate New York who runs junior programs at a Dick's House of Sport and uses TrackMan and TPI screening. He talks about his golf beginnings and work ethic. He explains simplifying coaching to one or two keys. He shows how technology and games keep juniors engaged and how he measures progress.
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From Bag Room Jobs To Top 50 Coach
- Matthew Stoughton started in golf at 15 working bag rooms and car barns at municipal courses, learning grit from parents who sacrificed holidays for his career.
- He credits early unglamorous jobs and parental support for building work ethic that let him climb in the golf business.
Simplicity Beats Overcoaching For Juniors
- Stoughton stopped overteaching and now emphasizes simplicity: less verbal instruction and fewer technical cues for juniors.
- He intentionally uses one or two coaching keys to avoid paralysis by analysis when teaching young players.
Use Indoor Tech To Maintain Year Round Development
- Use technology to extend coaching year-round, especially in cold climates where outdoor time is limited.
- At House of Sport he leverages TrackMan, putting systems, and club fitting so juniors get elite-level training indoors.