Student-Athlete Life

Some Thoughts on College Visits  Finding and choosing a college can be a challenging task.  Here are some tips and some guidance on how to make the process go more smoothly and effectively for your family…. Start early.  If your child is in upper school (grade 9 or higher), then…...

Maggie is joined by good friend, Laura Dulman.  Laura is an accomplished player (UK college golfer and professional golfer, instructor), mom of a college golfer, and quite knowledgeable on golf and parenting a junior golfer.  Laura’s parenting tips are quite insightful on how to deal with helping your junior.

It’s a bonus show with not one, but two Maggie’s today.  Maggie Simons, former Wake Forest College Golfer, NC Amateur Champion and top golf instructor, has a lot to offer as an instructor.   Maggie gives us insights into how to manage pressure of your own game and as a […]

Listen as former student-athlete, Tracy Martin, speaks of her experiences as a college golfer.  Learn a few important tips to make the transition easier from high school to college golf and how to be successful at the collegiate level.  Listen to the end as Tracy gives a bonus tip!

Listen in as Maggie speaks with Matt Ball, Head Men’s Golf Coach at Virginia Commonwealth University.  Coach Ball shares his perspective of the recruiting process as a coach and parent.  He tells us what he learned from other coaches and how coaching his own children opened his eyes to the […]

In this show Maggie hears from Cindy Ho, Head Women’s Golf Coach of The University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Coach Ho discusses what college coaches want to see with resumes and swing videos. In addition, we get advice on ditching the rangefinder and using the pin sheet.

Coach Cathy Mant speaks with Maggie about being a student-athlete.  Make sure you catch Coach Mant’s tips as she gets and A+ for the answers!

Maggie speaks with Adam Decker, head men’s golf coach at The University of Richmond.  Listen as he tells how one’s academic performance in high school can send either a positive or negative message to college coaches. Coach Decker also provides two tips that can maximize a golfer’s ability: Know your carry […]

Three Things to Know First,  juniors and their parents should know that there are many opportunities to play at the college level.  There are over 2000 college golf programs—many options beyond the traditional brand names that are worth consideration. Second, there are a wide variety of tournaments being played in […]