Practice Thinkers Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Blue (Perform) Practice Podcast

In this Practice Thinkers Podcast Stuart and Pete discuss what BLUE practice is, when the best and worst times to do it are.

Also where to do it.

They also discuss how they apply it with the elite level golfers they coach and the common pitfalls of BLUE practice. 

Hint...This area is not about developing or training skills, it's about performing them. It's not about learning something new.

PRACTICE APP

To learn more about our practice app, specifically designed for and how to train and schedule Green Practice in our app go to:

www.practicethinkers.com/practice-app

Red (Train) Practice Podcast

In this Practice Thinkers Podcast Stuart and Pete discuss what Red practice is, when the best and worst times to do it are.

They also discuss how they apply it with the elite level golfers they coach and the consistent patterns we see players and coaches fall into with RED Practice.

Hint...Most of you don't train RED ENOUGH!

PRACTICE APP

To learn more about our practice app, specifically designed for  and how to train and schedule RED Practice in our app go to:

www.practicethinkers.com/practice-app

In this podcast Gordon Morrison, Professional Golf Instructor, and I discuss Gordon's coaching journey, learning and development. 

We discuss:

• Effective Practice Design

• Coaching Analogies and Convenience Food Practice 

• Simulating Tournament Play in Practice 

You can find Gordon on X at https://twitter.com/GolfGordon and explore his Golf Academy at https://vgk.no/headpro/

Come join us at:

www.practicethinkers.com

 PLAYERS: Book a 1-2-1 Practice Conversation with Pete

Bring your practice beliefs, questions, or challenges, and together, we'll delve into them for an hour, unlocking fresh insights and broadening your perspective.

You'll gain clarity, receive actionable advice, and understand how relevant practice principles apply uniquely to your golf.

Following the call, you’ll get a recording, relevant links to things referenced, and any action items discussed.

Book a slot today!

COACHES: Practice Master Class Course

A 6 week online course for golf coaches that helps optimise your group and individual practice to performance.

Starting Monday the 29th of January for six weeks.

5-7pm each Monday (GMT)

More on the Master Class here! 

New Book Release

Buy our new book The Tiger Practice Guide: Training like a Champion Golfer here:

Buy Here! 

Pro Practice History with Simon Dyson 

In this podcast Simon Dyson, a 9-time winner on Tour and now Professional Golf Instructor, and I discuss Simon’s practice, learning and development. 

We discuss:

• Internal and External Swing Thoughts 

• Shots Dictating the Movement

• Reflections on Practice Quality and Behaviours 

You can find Simon on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/simondysongolf/ and explore his

Golf Academy at  https://www.simondysonacademy.com/ 

New Book Release

Buy our new book The Tiger Practice Guide: Training like a Champion Golfer here:

https://mybook.to/gleHJ2a

PLAYERS: Book a 1-2-1 Practice Conversation with Pete

Bring your practice beliefs, questions, or challenges, and together, we'll delve into them for an hour, unlocking fresh insights and broadening your perspective.

You'll gain clarity, receive actionable advice, and understand how relevant practice principles apply uniquely to your golf.

Following the call, you’ll get a recording, relevant links to things referenced, and any action items discussed.

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?appointmentType=34166654&owner=19961364 

COACHES: Practice Master Class Course

A 6 week online course for golf coaches that helps optimise your group and individual practice to performance.

Starting Monday the 29th of January for six weeks.

5-7pm each Monday (GMT)

https://www.practicethinkers.com/practice-master-class 

First Experiences - with Neil Plimmer

In this Podcast Neil Plimmer, Founder, Owner and Coach at JOLFgolf, and I discuss first experiences and introductions to golf and the application to young people. 

Topic Covered:

• Children being in control of their own experience 

• Setting expectations for the environment 

• Understanding the importance of Play

You can find Neil on X at https://twitter.com/NeilPlimmer and visit his website at https://jolf.golf/ 

NEW BOOK RELEASE

Buy our new book The Tiger Practice Guide: Training like a Champion Golfer here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tiger-Practice-Guide-Training-Champion-ebook/dp/B0CKLZKZN9

For a short period of time, we are offering the Kindle version of the book for 77p

All we ask is that you review the book.  If you do, you will be entered into a draw for £300’s worth of coaching with Pete and Ian Renshaw. 

PRACTICE MASTERCLASS PROGRAM RELEASE

A 6 week online course for golf coaches that helps optimise your group and individual practice to performance.

Starting Monday the 29th of January for six weeks.

5-7pm each Monday (GMT)

https://www.practicethinkers.com/practice-master-class 

The Proposal with Mo Jafar

In this podcast Mo Jafar, a Senoir Lecturer in Sport, PE and Development at University of East London, and I discuss practising when fatigued and layering practice constraints. 

We also discuss Mo's incredible plan to fake a competition win (a couples golf lesson with Pete) as a ruse to propose to his girlfriend. 

We discuss;

• Marriage proposals and Fake Competitions
• Mo's Questions from the Lesson Tee
• Practising when Fatigued
• Skills Emerging from the Practice Environment

Come join us at:

www.practicethinkers.com 

Are you getting the most out of your practice time?

Do you know what you are practising is the best use of your time?

If the answer is no to either of these questions we can help optimise your practice time, enabling you to shoot lower scores. 

Sign up for a FREE 30 minute practice consultation here:

www.practicethinkers.com/free-practice-chat 

The System Part 2 – with Graeme Mcdowall

In this podcast Graeme Mcdowall, a Lecturer in Skill Acquisition at Scotland's Rural College and The Open University, and I discuss effective practice environments and finding appropriate problems for your players.

We discuss:

• Enabling individual differences

• Skill emerging from the practice environment 

• Designing developmentally appropriate problems for your player

• How many young pro’s or aspiring golfers actually live the talk?

You can find Ed on X @GraemeMcDowall 

Come join us at:

www.practicethinkers.com

Are you getting the most out of your practice time?

Do you know what you are practising is the best use of your time?

If the answer is no to either of these questions we can help you optimise your practice time enabling you to shoot lower scores.

Sign up for a FREE 30 minute Practice Consultation here:

https://www.practicethinkers.com/free-practice-chat

The System Part 1 – with Graeme Mcdowall

In this podcast Graeme Mcdowall, a Lecturer in Skill Acquisition at Scotland's Rural College and The Open University, and I discuss effective practice activities and organising practice problems around solutions. 

Topics covered:

- The danger of excelling in block practice activities 

- Playing versus Working 

- Organising practice problems and solutions 

You can find Graeme on X @GraemeMcDowall 

Come join us at:

www.practicethinkers.com

Are you getting the most out of your practice time?

Do you know what you are practising is the best use of your time?

If the answer is no to either of these questions we can help you optimise your practice time enabling you to shoot lower scores.

Sign up for a FREE 30 minute Practice Consultation here: FOR COACHES 

https://www.practicethinkers.com/free-practice-chat 

The Culture of the Game - Ed Coughlan Part 2

In this podcast Dr Ed Coughlan, a Senior Lecturer in Skill Acquisition at Munster Technological University, and I continue our discussion on positive practice behaviours and the culture of the game. 

Topics covered:

• The Culture of the Game
• Owning the fact you didn’t like your performance
• Being a 'bad commentator' in Practice
• Ed’s spicy sauce

You can find Ed on X @DrSkillAcq 

Come join us at:

www.practicethinkers.com

Are you curious about how to optimise your practice environment?

Do you find yourself repeating unhelpful behaviours on the course?

If the answer is yes to either of these questions we can help you optimise your practice time enabling you to shoot lower scores.

Sign up for a FREE 30 minute Practice Consultation here: 

https://www.practicethinkers.com/free-practice-chat

No prizes for being the best on the range - with Ed Coughlan 

In this podcast Dr Ed Coughlan, a Senior Lecturer in Skill Acquisition at Munster Technological University, and I discuss how the practice environment can be manipulated to have an impact on players behaviour.

Topics covered:

- Practising behaviours you regularly repeat

- The challenges of behaviour change 

- Transferring your best on the range to the course 

You can find Ed on X @DrSkillAcq 

Come join us at:

www.practicethinkers.com

Are you getting the most out of your practice time?

Do you know what you are practising is the best use of your time?

If the answer is no to either of these questions we can help you optimise your practice time enabling you to shoot lower scores.

Sign up for a FREE 30 minute Practice Consultation here: https://www.practicethinkers.com/free-practice-chat