Coaching the Junior and Collegiate Golfer — Mental Golf Coach Certification

Coaching the Junior and Collegiate Golfer is a comprehensive, mind‑body‑spirit approach to developing the mental game for players of all ages, with a special focus on junior and collegiate golfers. Authored by Dr. Ronald Mann, this textbook also serves as a clear pathway to earning the Certification as a Mental Golf Coach.

Drawing on more than forty years of coaching experience, the program blends practical strategies with classroom‑style guidance. It translates complex mental‑game concepts into actionable steps you can apply in practice, on the range, and during competition. The emphasis is on relationships, routines, and real‑life coaching scenarios rather than theory alone.

What you’ll learn

• How to build authentic relationships with both junior golfers and their parents.
• The key qualities that define an effective junior coach.
• The seven most important issues junior golfers face and how to address them.
• Techniques to enhance concentration, focus, and mental resilience.
• How to assess for eight traits associated with high‑performing champions.
• Designing goals and action plans that map to measurable progress.
• Coaching methods to address the seven major mental issues junior players encounter.
• Elements of a preshot routine that support consistency and confidence.
• Strategies for coaching difficult students and building high‑performance teams.

Course format and potential benefits

• Structured guidance to prepare you for formal certification in mental golf coaching.
• Content that can be applied across ages, from beginners to advanced junior players.
• Real‑world scenarios, checklists, and practical exercises you can implement immediately.
• Flexibility to align with existing coaching programs or to expand your credentialing paths, including relationships with certification bodies.

The full certification details are available at ronmann.com. The textbook’s cost may be applied toward the Certification course if you want to extend your study and credential. This material also informs the Chinese Division of the United States Golf Teachers Federation for their certification training programs. For questions, contact Dr. Mann at mannr@ronmann.com.