Guest: Bo Watson & Shannon Shuskey (In the Zone Mental Training, Authors In the Zone Secrets)

Host: Jeff Pelizzaro

Episode Number: 371

Podcast: The 18STRONG Podcast

Partners: Linksoul, 1stPhorm

Join us as we explore the intricate dance between the mind and the golf swing with mental training experts Bo Watson and Shannon Shuskey of In the Zone Mental Training. Together, we unravel the significant impact of mental coaching in conjunction with golf instruction. Hear about Bo’s personal struggles with golf and the pivotal role Shannon’s expertise played in not just refining his game, but transforming the way he—and any golfer—can harness the power of visualization. From the tee box to the final putt, this conversation is a treasure trove for those looking to elevate their mental game and savor the joy of golf like never before.

Listen in as we discuss the transformative power of mindset in sports performance. Shannon opens up about his journey from anxiety-ridden to confident, culminating in becoming a national champion speed skater, and how that mental shift can be equally effective on the golf course. Skepticism meets evidence when Bo applies a custom mental trigger, leading to astonishing improvements in his game after a two-year break. This dialogue will leave you pondering the potential for mental techniques to revolutionize sports and how a single change in perception can be a game-changer.

We round out our conversation with an insightful look into mental imagery’s role in sports performance and technique, the concept of ‘caveman golf’ for achieving flow, and the psychological intricacies unique to golf. Discover how legends like Tiger Woods and Sam Snead leverage mental imagery to perform under pressure and how these techniques can empower you to reset mentally on the course. As Bo and Shannon share their book insights and their passion for the game, this episode is not just a lesson in golf—it’s an invitation to transform how you approach every shot, mentally and emotionally.

Bo is the Co-Founder of In The Zone Mental Training and Co-Author of the new book called In The Zone Secrets. He has been a host of 2 Consistent Golf Summits and the Road2TheTour Golf Summit, which collectively drew over 20,000 registered attendees. These Summits featured some of the world’s best coaches such as Sean Foley, James Sieckmann, David Orr, Mark Broadie, Scott Fawcett, Nick Clearwater, Dr. Kwon, Andrew Rice, and many others. The primary purpose behind these summits was to help golfers shortcut their path to consistent golf!

Shannon was the Operations Manager of the largest Golds Gym on East Coast and Mental Performance Mastery Coach for 20 years, Sports Performance Specialist for 30 years, specifically working in the sport of speed skating, coaching hundreds of high level athletes in including several Olympic qualifiers and medalists. It was Shannon’s mental training techniques that helped his athletes achieve such high levels that intrigued Bo to try them on himself for golf. The success of this “experiment” led to the partnership that is now the helping golfers all over the world shoot their lowest scores ever.

Bo and Shannon’s mission is to help 100,000 golfers shoot their new lifetime low rounds. They currently work with Tour Players, College Golfers, and the everyday golfer who wants to play their best golf yet!

(00:03) The Mental Edge

Mental coaching and...

Guest: Ryan Degale (Orthopedic Spine Specialist, Founder of Golf and Body)

Host: Jeff Pelizzaro

Episode Number: 370

Podcast: The 18STRONG Podcast

Partners: Linksoul, 1stPhorm

Listen in as Ryan DeGale, an orthopedic spine specialist with a 17-year tenure in strength and conditioning, shares his wealth of knowledge on maintaining spine health, specially tailored for golfers. Our discussion ventures into the realm of practical self-care for the back, steering clear of common misconceptions about back surgery and providing a rich understanding of spinal anatomy and physiology. For those passionate about golf, Ryan’s insights on specific exercises, showcased on his Instagram, offer a path to a pain-free golfing experience, reinforcing the importance of proactive measures over reactive ones.

In our engaging conversation, Ryan sheds light on the intricacies of the body’s supportive systems, such as ligaments, tendons, and fascia. He details the advantages of the ELDOA method over traditional inversion tables, emphasizing how these tissues play a pivotal role in posture, injury prevention, and overall athletic performance. We also examine the overlooked but crucial concept of fascia in body mechanics, highlighting how proper technique in physical therapy and massage is vital for maintaining the health of these tissues. For competitive golfers, Ryan discusses the necessity of a tailored fitness routine, underscoring the potential pitfalls of long-distance cardio and the benefits of interval training and personalized core workouts.

Wrapping up our rich dialogue, Ryan brings his clinical nutritionist expertise to the table, examining the impact of dietary choices on health and the controversial food pyramid. He offers a unique perspective on how nutrition intersects with the culture and competitive dynamics of golf. Join us for this episode as we traverse a broad spectrum of topics, from spinal health and body mechanics to the nuances of training for competitive golf and the intersection of modern medicine with nutrition, all aimed at enhancing performance and well-being both on and off the golf course.

Born in Barbados, Ryan is a 36-year-old strength coach with 17 years of experience in the field. For the past 12 years, he has trained under Guy Voyer DO, specializing in orthopedics and body motion. With over 20 years of experience in playing golf, Ryan works with competitive players and is the proud owner of Golf and Body. His mission is to help golfers play pain-free golf. 

(00:04) Masterclass on Golf Body Spine Health

Orthopedic spine specialist Ryan DeGale shares practical approaches to back care and dispels misconceptions about back surgery for golfers.

(12:31) Unlocking the Body’s Intelligent Systems

ELDOA method focuses on end-range motion and creating space in the spine, training supportive tissues, and preventing injuries in daily life and sports.

(23:01) Preventing Back Pain in Golf

Nature’s strategies for preventing and managing back pain, including seat warmers, stationary bikes, and active reinforcement for muscular imbalances.

(29:00) Discussion on Golf Swing and Posture

Eyes, fascial tension, and spinal health in golf, emphasizing holistic approach and collaboration with experts for enhanced performance.

(36:59) Training...

Our conversation with Mike Carroll from Fit for Golf takes a thorough look at fitness within the realm of golf, exploring how strength and speed training can lead to significant improvements in your game.

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In this episode, Matt Palazzolo dives into several different ways of training and methodologies, quality over quantity, and his 3 cores he works with golfers on the technical, the physical, and the mental game.

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Recapping the world of golf and fitness and taking questions from the audience in our "Shouts From the Crowd" segment.

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This week Tony and I are catching up on the current world of golf and my thoughts post-PGA show before diving into the "Shouts From The Crowd" questions from our listeners.

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Dr. Joe LaCaze is a retired Navy Seal and Seal instructor and after his retirement from the Navy Seals, Joe got his degree in chiropractic as well as many other certifications and specializations in learning about the body, how it works, and how to improve people’s ability to move, heal, and train.

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This week I am once again joined by my buddy Tony Soaib for a Q&A episode where we talk about random topics ranging from . . . the importance of deadlines, the golf handicap system (how Tony thinks it’s broken and the 3 options he would like to see implemented that he thinks would be more fair and competitive.

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This week we’re talking with Jonathan Avalos, a golf fitness professional from Charlotte, NC. He has a company called Athletic Golf Fitness, and Jonathan is very much along the same lines of training and philosophies that we have here at 18Strong

This week I am once again joined by my buddy Tony Soaib where we have a bit more of a laid back style chat taking some questions from the audience and social media and hopefully giving some answers. It is the new year so today we talk about resolutions: our thoughts on the idea around […]

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Jason is a wealth of knowledge, but also has a background in golf from playing some of the mini-tour and working with PGA professionals on not only their nutrition, fitness, and training.

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This week, we have my buddy Adam Betz, PGA professional and owner of the Family Golf and Learning Center (FGLC) on the show. Adam is changing the face of golf in St. Louis with his renovation of FGLC. What used to be a bit of a run-down old driving range is quickly becoming the premier practice facility in the midwest.

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Tony Soaib is a world-class Strength Coach and Nutritional Expert that has worked with professionals at the highest level of sport, military, and business. This is Tony's 2nd time on the show (Episode 140).

Dylan Wu, PGA Tour Golfer gives us insight into the challenges of traveling on tour, prioritizing fitness, nutrition, and recovery, and the importance of having a solid support system – including his brother who doubles as his full-time caddy.

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Over the course of 260 plus episodes on topics ranging from golf and fitness to mental game, diet, and nutrition, and many other topics revolving around the health and well being of golfer, there has been a lot of information to take in.

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Hayden Buckley is a professional golfer who played on the Mackenzie Tour (Canadian PGA Tour) last year winning his spot as the sixth order of merit, which will get him onto the third stage of Q-School, which is going on next week.

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We are talking with Corey Conners, PGA tour winner of the Valero Texas Open 2019. Corey had an incredible year on Tour in 2019, starting the year with almost no status. He went on to Monday qualify into multiple PGA Tour events including the Valero Texas Open which he went on to win, locking up his tour card for another 2 years.

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Today we are talking with, Nic Catterall a high-performance coach specializing in both musculoskeletal therapy and strength and conditioning for golfers on the PGA tour. Some of his players include Dylan Frittelli, Chris Kirk, Kyle Stanley, Luke List, and several others.

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Corey Lundberg has consistently been recognized as one of the best young teachers in America and one of the top teachers in Texas. The work that he and his team at Altus are doing is regarded very highly in the world of golf. Their coaching program has attracted some of the top talents in the golf world.

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Bob is a regular guy with a regular job but plays very high competitive golf. In many ways, he is much like you. He can’t dedicate 7 days a week to practice or get to the gym like the PGA and Champions Tour players do, but Bob has a great story leading into 2019.

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This week we are talking all about creating and designing a buddy’s trip. When going on some sort of big or small group golf travel event, it’s important to know the do’s and don’ts which is why I’ve brought on our good buddy Matt Ginella.

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Today I am especially excited to have on our special guest, PGA Tour Pro Scott Harington.

He embodies what 18Strong is all about: not only has he been working towards his dream of playing on the PGA Tour for the past 17 years, but it’s the battles off the course that he and his wife have endured in the last several years that make the fulfillment of his dream that much more amazing.

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Today I am especially excited to have on our special guest, Matt Cardis, founder of Golf in Your State and The Golf Wall Project.

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Well, Karl Morris and Gary Nicol have done it again with their latest book The Lost Art of Playing Golf. The "Lost Art" books are unlike any instructional books I’ve ever read and I think once you get your hands on it you’ll agree.

We navigate Eric's remarkable journey from a 12 handicap to a 4.9 handicap golfer within a year, highlighting his background in the fitness industry and his unique training approach tailored for golfers.

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Markus is a former professional golfer hailing from Sweden who has taken a special interest in the connection between the mind and the mechanics of golf.

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Our guest this week, Jason Moore, president of True Linkswear and one of the co-founders of the company along with his PGA pro brother Ryan Moore. Since its founding 10 years ago on the idea that something was missing in golf wear, they have seen more and more golfers “enjoying the walk” as their brand and movement has taken off.

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This week we have Liesbeth “Lizzy” Pauwels, one of the premier golf fitness and yoga instructors in the Netherlands, on to talk about her golf fitness journey and the growing state of golf fitness in Europe as compared to North America.

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This week we have a pioneer in the world of golf, John Ashworth, of LINKSOUL. Our mission here at 18Strong is to not only bring you information on exercises, game improvements, and fitness, but also cool people and cool things going on in the things of golf and we have definitely tapped into that this week in our interview with.

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The title of this episode, “Should You Lower Your Expectations,” might sound a little negative at first. But once you understand how changing our expectations can provide a whole new outlook on who we are and what we do, I promise that by the end of this recording, you will appreciate how this alteration can lead to a more successful outcome.

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Michael Breed is one of the most notable personalities in golf. He previously hosted the number one golf instruction show on television, The Golf Fix. which aired on the Golf Channel for many years.

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Webb Simpson, is lighting up the golf world right now, on the verge of making the President's Cup team and finishing up one of the most impressive (and lucrative) seasons of his career.

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As a follow-up to last week's episode , our guests this week include a world renowned sports psychologist, a golf mental game coach, a duo that has worked with hall of fame golfers, and one of the most prominent peak performance coaches in the world.

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This week (and next week) on the podcast, we are digging into the vault and revisiting a few of our favorite episodes and experts on the Mental Game.

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Today I am especially excited to have on our special guest, SMU Golfer and one of the top amateur golfers in the game, Ben Wong.

We had the chance to see a lot of Ben at the NCAA finals this past year (where he played his final match against Oklahoma State's Victor Hovland who recently turned professional) and today we get to sit down with Ben to hear his journey from Hong Kong, to Beijing, and eventually landing in Texas.

We sit down with Scott Fawcett, the man behind Decade Golf. His innovative system helps golfers at all levels understand shot patterns and make strategic decisions, thereby enhancing their performance on the course.

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Rob Collins is the course designer, architect, and ultimately, the inspiration behind Sweetens Cove. If you haven't heard of Sweetens Cove yet, you’re about to be introduced to the story of an incredible little 9-hole course near Chattanooga Tennessee (South Pittsburgh) that has taken the world of golf by storm.  But it wasn't always smooth sailing for what many may simply think was an "overnight success."

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Today I am especially excited to have on our special guest, Tom Coyne.

Tom is much more than a golf writer; yes, he’s written multiple best-selling golf books and has many contributions to golf publications, but I consider Tom a Golf Adventurer.

He’s a guy that loves the game so much and is willing to do the extremes when it comes to his journeys in golf and thanks to his willingness to do a deep dive into these crazy adventures, we all learn more about the heart, soul, and history of this game we love.

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Jayne Storey is one of the most fascinating coaches I’ve come across in the game of golf. She is a pioneer of an emerging genre, which seeks to unite Eastern spiritual practice with high performance in pressure situations.

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Today I am especially excited to have on our special guest, fitness and mental game coach, Jentry Barton.

Normally when wewe talk about the "mental game" we are speaking in terms of on-course tactics and strategies.  But today we have on Jentry Barton to talk the mental game as it relates to our fitness by getting into the gym and staying focused on what we need to do to make our bodies our most important golf tool.

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Today I am especially excited to have on our special guest, Nathane Jackson as we discuss your body being the most important piece of golf equipment that you own. By taking care of it, optimizing it, doing everything you can to improve the way your body moves, the way your brain functions, and the way you do everything on the course is the best way for you to improve your golf game long-term.

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Today I am especially excited to have on our special guest, Dr. Martin Gibala, author of The One-Minute Workout: Science Shows a Way to Get Fit That's Smarter, Faster, Shorter.

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Today I am especially excited to have on our special guests, authors of the fantastic book The Lost Art of Putting, Gary Nicol and Karl Morris.

When I first read the book “The Lost Art of Putting,” it was completely different than what I imagined a book on putting would be.  As you would imagine, I anticipated the text would entail an excessive amount of technical conversation on putting, styles, techniques, etc. however, it is refreshingly the exact opposite of what I expected.

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Jon Sherman is the founder of Practical-Golf.com, a website that is dedicated to helping you play and make better decisions out on the course. Jon has spent the last 20+ years researching and learning about the game and joins us today to talk not so much on technique, but the mental, strategic side of golf as well as technology and equipment that he utilizes out on the green to help him play his best game each time.

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This week we are talking with Sam Goulden from Sam Goulden Golf, but more recently he started a new company called MNML golf which we are going to dig into and will highlight the new bag and technology he has come up with and the Kickstarter campaign he has going for it. Sam has been all over the nation traveling, teaching golf, playing golf, and connects with so many different people on spreading the MNML golf lifestyle; the simplicity of the game itself and getting people to understand how they can play better through minimal tweaks and embracing the simplicity.

Dr Zach Cutler, the lead chiropractor at FGL Performance, spilling the beans on how body mechanics can be a game-changer for your golfing skills. Dr Zach will talk about his thrilling experience at the 2016 US Amateur and how his golf background is instrumental in assisting his patients.

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Today I am especially excited to bring back on our special guest, JP Guidry, physical therapist and strength coach.

In today’s conversation, we are talking all about strength and strength training: How much do you need as a golfer? Is there a cap we should be worried about? Is the strength training golfers are doing now hindering their game and causing injury, or rather protecting them from injury and to be more resilient?

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Once again, we have our buddy Adam Long, PGA tour Player AND Winner, joining us on this week's show. You might remember that we had Adam on this past September on Episode 207  just after he secured his PGA Tour Card from finishing top 25 in the Web.com tour.

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Today, we’re talking with Coach Mike McDonnell from CoachMikeMac.com about the training methods that golfers are using, especially Mike’s philosophies regarding training movements and not training body parts or muscles specifically. . .