Sep 30, 2022
Today we are joined again on the Brain Booster by Dr Rick Sessinghaus, longtime coach to double major winner Collin Morikawa and a host of other top players and the originator of the ‘Flow Code’ coaching program.
Rick is a certified Mind Factor coach.
He is the expert on the mindset principles that make or break performance on and off the course. His coaching has helped top junior, collegiate, and professional golfers reach new levels of performance. Rick has also provided seminars and consulting to business teams and leaders improving their bottom line.
He is an Instructional Editor for Golf Tips magazine and can be seen on Fox Sports Network as a mental game contributor. Rick’s book Golf: The Ultimate Mind Game has been featured in national golf magazines and used by leading golf instructors across the country as the “best resource to improve your mental game.” Rick uses the proven DISC assessment to develop high performance teams and having one understand how personality affects behavior.
We got the chance to discuss Rick’s work with Collin Morikawa who he has coached from a young boy until the present day.
The challenges that come with becoming a Major winner
How to reset your goals after success?
The downside of expectations.
The ability to reflect more effectively. What are the underlying patterns that lead to your success?
How do we access a high performance state? What can you do to get there more often
How we can use quality questions to improve your swing instead of just trying to ‘fix’ mechanics.
The vital importance of understanding cause and effect
The role of the hands in controlling the clubface
Why self awareness is so important to develop your game
Is EXTERNAL focus always the best way to go? Why you need to understand what will work for YOU as a unique individual.
The best way to develop an effective post shot routine. Understanding how this can transform your RELATIONSHIP to the game.
A wonderful session with a great coach who has had such incredible success at all levels of the game
To find out more about Rick and the Flow Code programs go to
https://theflowcode.com/golf-academy/
To find out more about the Mind Factor go to www.themindfactor.com
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Whilst we talk a lot about the mental side of the game on the Brain Booster, if you’ve something holding you back physically, that can have just as detrimental an impact on your game.
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