Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best! S2E1 - Cailyn Henderson: Controlling your mind on the golf course
Jan 14, 2020
Cailyn Henderson, a competitive collegiate golfer at the University of Indianapolis and former state runner-up, shares her mental toolkit. She talks about handling rising pressure in college competition. She explains her three go-to tools: positive statements, vivid shot visualization, and a strict pre-shot routine. Practical tips for staying calm, refocusing after mistakes, and where young players should start.
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Early Start Fueled By Family
- Cailyn started putting at age three and entered tournaments by seven, fueled by her dad's involvement.
- She progressed through middle school, high school, and now college golf while keeping a lifelong passion for the game.
College Raises The Competitive Ceiling
- Moving from high school to college exposed Cailyn to consistent adversity and stronger competition.
- She realized in college that she was no longer the best and had to fight to stay in the top five.
Coach Expectations Create External Pressure
- Pressure often comes from coaches' expectations because athletes feel they must repay season-long investment.
- Cailyn observed teammates say they don't want to disappoint the coach before tournaments.