Golf Mom Mindset | Raising Confident Junior Golfers
Alesha Nicole 20 episodes Oct 19, 2026
Hosted by Alesha Nicole, this podcast supports parents, junior golfers, coaches, and golf-business owners involved in youth golf development. Episodes cover the challenges and life lessons of raising young golfers, including confidence, tournament nerves, resilience, family balance, and the mental side of the game. Conversations feature parents, junior golfers, coaches, mindset mentors, child psychologists, and golf industry leaders. The show aims to offer encouragement, support, and practical tools for helping junior golfers succeed on and off the course.
Episodes
When Ambition Meets Opportunity: The Fong Sisters and First Tee Phoenix
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!As golf parents, we hope what our children learn on the course stays with them long after the round ends. Olneya and Olina Fong are living proof.The sisters grew up in First Tee Phoenix and now attend Arizona State University. Together they’ve earned $80,000 in scholarships, multiple associate d
How to Get Your Junior Golfer Sponsored | Tips from Mandy Holmes Founder of Sponsor My Athlete
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Can junior golfers and young athletes earn sponsorships even if they're not ranked #1? According to this week's guest, the answer is yes.In this episode, I sit down with sports mom and sponsorship strategist Mandy Holmes, Founder of Sponsor My Athlete to discuss how parents can help their young
Inside the Mind of a Professional Caddie with Ryan Murray
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!In this powerful episode of The Golf Mom Mindset Podcast, Ryan Murray shares his incredible journey from a successful 25-year sales career to chasing a completely new path as a professional golf caddie.Ryan opens up about the mindset shift that led him to leave corporate life behind, the fear an
Raising a Competitive Junior Golfer: The Calm, Chaos & Commitment of a Golf Mom
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!In this episode, we sit down with Lisa Kohout, a devoted golf mom whose life has been deeply shaped by the game—not just as a sport, but as a family legacy.For more than six years, Lisa homeschooled her son while supporting his journey as a competitive junior golfer—all while building her brand,
Coaching, Recruiting, and Motherhood: A New Perspective on College Golf with Head Women’s Golf Coach at Cal State Fullerton Coach Kathryn Hosch
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!In this episode of the Golf Mom Mindset Podcast, we sit down with Kathryn Hosch, Head Women’s Golf Coach at Cal State Fullerton and former Division I athlete, to break down what really matters in the college golf recruiting process.With experience as both a player and coach within the same progr
Golf Fitness for Kids: Training for Long-Term Success with Top Golf Digest Trainer Scott Shepard
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Join us this week as we welcome Scott Shepard, a Central Florida-based 4x Top 50 Golf Digest Fitness Trainer and Sports Physical Therapist, who is transforming the way golfers move, train, and perform on the course. Scott is the creator of the AdventHealth Golf PFX program, a personalized golf p
From MLB to Dad Life: A Former Pro Baseball Player Now Building Golf Dads with Purpose
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Today on the show, I’m joined by Zach Neal, CEO and Founder of GolfDads — a former professional baseball player who competed at the highest level in both the United States and Japan before stepping into his most important role yet: Dad.After time in Major League Baseball and playing professional
When Vision Fades but Purpose Grows: A Junior Golfer’s Comeback Story
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!What happens when a rising junior golf star suddenly loses her central vision—but refuses to lose her dream?In this inspiring and deeply moving episode, we share the incredible story of Amanda Cunha—an elite junior golfer whose life changed almost overnight after being diagnosed with a rare gene
This Is What Actually Develops Future College Golfers
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Former Division I Coach Michael Burcin joins Golf Mom Mindset for an honest conversation about what it really takes to play college golf.After 17 years coaching at powerhouse programs like University of South Carolina and University of Wisconsin, and now working with elite juniors through Under
Jump In: Building Rana Golf & Raising the Next Generation of Golfers
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!What happens when a simple idea to make a better golf bag for your child turns into a movement to grow the game?In this episode of Golf Mom Mindset, I sit down with Micah Candeletta Burklin, Founder & CEO of Rana Golf — a family-driven brand reimagining early golf experiences for kids.What s
Golf Moms, This One’s for You | Temisha Mitchell Young on Family & Junior Golf
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Raising junior golfers isn’t about perfect swings or trophies…It’s about memories, confidence, and loving the game. ⛳️💚In this episode of the Golf Mom Mindset Podcast, we’re joined by Temisha Mitchell Young, founder of Live Life Young Golf—a family-centered brand built to celebrate junior golf,
25 Wins in 2025: Meet Arizona’s Junior Player of the Year Abby Kelly
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Abby Kelly is one of Arizona’s top junior golfers — and one of the fastest rising stars in the game. ⭐️ In this episode of Golf Mom Mindset, we sit down with Abby to talk about her incredible journey from picking up a club during the COVID lockdowns to becoming a 25-time tournament winner in 202
From Engineer to Golf Entrepreneur: Kevin Mayoux & the UpSwing Golf Story
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!In this episode, I chat with Kevin Mayoux, co-founder and chief tech officer of UpSwing Golf. Kevin shares his journey from mechanical engineer to entrepreneur in the golf industry, the inspiration behind adjustable junior golf clubs, and why innovation in golf equipment is key for keeping kids
Why So Many Athletes Lose the Mental Game (Even When They’re Talented)
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Most athletes don’t lose because of talent—they lose because of what’s happening between their ears.In this episode, Alesha Nicole sits down with Jason Sousa, founder of Mental Edge Athletics and creator of the Mind vs. The Mission™ Coaching Method, to explore why athletes struggle mentally unde
Mental Game of Golf: How to Perform Under Pressure with Mental Performance Coach Alyssa Morahan
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!In this episode of the Golf Mom Mindset Podcast, we’re joined by Alyssa Morahan, a mental performance coach with over 7 years of experience helping golfers perform under pressure while maintaining their love for the game.Alyssa works with elite juniors, collegiate athletes, and professional golf
Inside a Golf Mom’s Entrepreneurial Journey: The Turtlebacks Story
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!In this episode, Host Alesha Nicole sits down with Emily Sprague, mom of three and Founder/CEO of Turtlebacks, the boys’ golf-inspired performance apparel brand loved across the junior golf community.After a 15-year career as an attorney, Emily took a leap into entrepreneurship when she realized
Letting Junior Golfers Lead: Building Confidence Through Independence with Coach Bridget Ackley
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Episode Description: In this episode of Golf Mom Mindset, I sit down with Bridget Ackley, an award-winning PGA Specialized Professional based in West Palm Beach and one of the top junior golf coaches in the country. Bridget has dedicated her career to helping young athletes grow not just as golf
Dear Golf Parents, I See You Bonus Episode
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!For the golf parent who has held back tears, questioned whether they’re doing enough, or struggled to find the right words after a tough round… I see you.In this heartfelt bonus episode of Golf Mom Mindset, I’m sharing a reminder from one parent to another: junior golf is about so much more than
A New Year Message & Thank You to the Junior Golf Community | Golf Mom Mindset
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!As we ring in the New Year, I want to share a short message of gratitude and encouragement for golf parents, junior golfers, coaches, and families navigating the junior golf journey.What started as a simple Instagram page in late April has grown into a supportive space of over 10,000 golf parent
Welcome Junior Golf Parents! We are so happy to have you here!
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!Welcome to The Golf Mom Mindset Podcast, hosted by Alesha Nicole, founder of Golf Mom Mindset. As a golf mom myself, I understand the highs, lows, and everything in between that comes with raising a junior golfer. This show is here to remind you that you're never alone on this journey.Each week,
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