Everyone wants to improve their golf game in the offseason. But do you know specifically what you want to improve to ensure you will make progress? On this episode of our podcast we discuss what you need to consider when it comes to your offseason and how best to maximize it! We also discuss wrist pain and how to identify areas of the wrist to focus on improving your discomfort!
We are back and better than ever! We answer your questions on the first relaunch episode of this season! Question 1 - What specific exercise interventions do you use to help improve rotational speed/power? Question 2 - What can I do when I am casting in my downswing? Have any specific questions you want to ask us? Send an email with your questions to [email protected] and we'll include your question into future podcast episodes!...
We hear it all the time. "I'd rather just hit balls to warm-up." "Warm-ups are boring and don't help." "I'd rather focus on my putting before my round." We know for the majority of golfers, a proper warm-up is not a priority. However, in today's podcast we discuss some of the research we have available to us to show you just how important a proper warm-up can be to helping reducing injury risk and ultimately staying on the course to play more golf. If you liked this podcast please subscribe so y...
WE ARE BACK! Our first episode of our now rebranded MANA Golf Performance podcast is now live and ready for you to tune in! Stay tuned as we will be releasing a new episode weekly to give you all the information you need to get ready for this upcoming golf season. Whether you're looking to improve power, improve durability, or hear from the top people in the golf industry, you're going to want to tune in! Subscribe to our podcast on whatever platform you listen to or watch our podcast on our MAN...
We're lucky to have Pete Holman join us and take time out of his busy schedule to talk golf performance! On this episode we discuss Pete's journey through the health and fitness realms, creating multiple products that are on the market, and how his Golf Forever swing trainer has gained significant traction in the golf performance space. Make sure you give this a listen and if you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a review!
How well are you recovering after playing a round of golf? What does recovery mean to you and what is your approach to it? While there are a lot of different methods to help with recovery, we like to stick to the basics to help get our golfers to where they need to be! On this episode of the podcast we discuss our key indicators for recovery to help our golfers play better for longer.
On this episode, Dr. Russ discusses why everyone needs to incorporate some sort of strength training into their routine! If we want to be able to stay on the course for the duration of the golf season, then our body needs to be able to handle the stress of golf. Listen in on his thoughts on how best to utilize resistance training for golf!
Dr. Russ is joined by special guest John Pinelli of Punch'd Energy. On this episode, they discuss the origin story of Punch'd Energy, they why behind a caffeinated gummie, and how best to utilize this product for golf performance!
Dr. Russ covers the concept of less is more when it comes to getting your golf season started! On this episode he'll cover 3 things you should strongly consider when it comes to getting your golf game primed for the year!
On this episode, Dr. Russ discusses the need for club head speed that the majority of golfers are always searching for. He goes over 3 ways to improve your club head speed to hit the ball further and put yourself in better position to score!
Jeff Mocini is the founder of Slopegraide, which is a ball marker that has technology built into the marker to help golfers read greens better to putt better! In this episode we discuss the early journey of Slopegraide, the progression to where it is now, and also discuss Jeff's collegiate golf experience that helped him come up with the idea for Slopegraide!
Episode 37 brings to you Judd Simon & Pat Little who are the founders of Aced Golf. Aced Golf is trying to provide high quality apparel and products but at competitive pricing for the everyday golfer. This was a great conversation where we discussed the ideas leading up to creating Aced Golf, what their mission continues to be, and what products they currently have out.
In this episode Dr. Russ explains what to do when golf athletes want to maximize their offseason but they are either dealing or recovering from an injury. We hear this a lot and so we wanted to lay out some simple tips for you to figure out how best to expedite the process!
In this episode Dr. Russ discusses what are some key areas to focus on early in your golf offseason program. He also discusses why surrounding yourself with a team to help you achieve your performance goals is a key part of the process!
After a brief hiatus, we are back with the podcast discussing strategies to consider as the offseason approaches! Make sure you subscribe and tune in as we deep dive into the things you need to be focusing on to elevate your game next season! Make sure you check out and subscribe to our Pain Free Golf Performance YouTube page as we will put up a ton of content moving forward to keep you feeling and performing your best!
Zack Sharrow is the tour director for the Upstate Under Armour Junior Golf Tour and the Director of Operations and Performance at Sorzone Golf Academy. On this episode we discuss Zack's journey to being involved with golf, his roles and responsibilities when it comes to the Under Armour Junior Tour, and where he feels like junior golf currently is in the Upstate New York region. 1:00 - Origin Story 4:45 - The UA Junior Tour 8:08 - UA Junior Tour NY Details 12:55 - What separates the UA Junior To...
Jake Newman is the Golf Marketing Coordinator as Rapsodo Golf. Rapsodo's mobile launch monitor (MLM) was voted best personal launch monitor by MyGolfSpy and also the official launch monitor for Golf Digest. In this episode we discuss the technology behind the Rapsodo MLM, why people should consider using one, and how their community is leveraging some of the best instructors in the world. We also discuss Jake's journey through golf and playing in college at Maryville University. 0:54 - Jake's Or...
Andrew Hannon is a personal trainer and performance coach at Premier Fitness Systems in Scottsdale, Arizona. He's one of Golf Digest's Top 50 Best Golf Fitness Trainers, he's Titleist Performance Institute Certified, and has worked with a number of elite golfers on the PGA & LPGA tour in addition to the recreational golf athlete. In this episode we discuss what he prioritizes when it comes to working with the elite athlete and the recreational athlete, how understanding your client is so imp...
On this episode we are joined by Stephanie Molloy who is a PGA Professional and golf coach at the Golf Performance Center located in Ridgefield, CT. Stephanie wears a lot of hats and we discuss a variety of topics such as growing the game of golf in today's youth, her experience playing collegiate golf, and how women are making a big impact in the golf world. 1:12 – Origin Story 3:08 – Stephanie’s Collegiate Golf Experience 6:32 – Golf Performance At The Collegiate Level 11:11 – Playground Golf ...
Mike Lombardi is part of WHOOP's performance team. WHOOP is a fitness tracker that measures 3 pillars for improved performance - sleep, recovery, and strain. On this episode we discuss what WHOOP is, how it works, and how it is changing how people look at their health and wellness to improve their own performance either during the day or in athletics. 1:00 - Origin Story 4:15 – What WHOOP Is 16:30 – Gaining Traction In The Technology Space 24:00 - WHOOP And The Golf Athlete 28:21 – WHOOP’s Use I...
This episode we break down our thoughts and reflect on a great Masters weekend and why the importance of physical preparation for golf is an underrated aspect that many fail to prioritize!
This week we are introducing shorter solo episodes from Dr. Russ to give you some of his thoughts on what he'll be doing with his golf clients as the offseason approaches. He also gives you his top 3 golfers that could take home the green jacket this weekend! Make sure to rate and subscribe to the podcast to stay up to the date with all the latest content!
Mike Napoleon is a PGA professional, TPI certified, and Co-Founder of Superspeed Golf Training System. Superspeed golf utilizes overspeed training to help golf athletes swing faster and improve club head speed to increase their distance with their clubs. On this episode we discuss the origin of Superspeed, how best to utilize it, and what golfers need to focus on if they want to increase their distance! 1:00 – Origin Story 8:39 – Gaining Mainstream Momentum With Superspeed 11:03 – The Foundation...
Jeff Urzetta is a PGA Instructor and Head Of Instruction at Oak Hill Country Club and Quail Valley Golf Club. Jeff has a long lineage of golf professionals in his family and he discusses his journey into the golf world, his approach to teaching golf clients, and what he focuses on with clients when trying to improve their approach off the tee! 0:58 - Origin Story 3:36 – Jeff’s Path To Golf Instruction 7:30 – Splitting Time Between 2 Golf Clubs 13:50 – Working With Clients Who Have Been Through M...
Lisa Scally is an Assistant PGA Instructor at Oak Hill Country Club and the Director of Junior Golf at the club. In addition to Lisa playing professionally during her career and now being an instructor, her family runs a golf facility in Pennsylvania that has been around since 1954. In this episode we discuss some key things that Lisa focuses on with her junior golfers, and what it's like to be at a country club preparing for a major championship. 0:54 – Origin Story 7:30 – Junior Golf At Oak Hi...
