Congratulations on reaching this significant milestone! We are halfway through the KOHR Winter Program, and it’s time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the journey we’ve embarked on together. The dedication and enthusiasm you’ve shown in pursuing excellence in golf and personal development are truly commendable. Let’s take a moment to review the ground we’ve covered and prepare for the exciting path that lies ahead.
A Journey Through Excellence
Our program has delved into key areas that are foundational not just to your success on the golf course but also to your growth as individuals. We’ve explored the 9 Psychological Characteristics of Developing Excellence (PCDEs) a framework that underpins the mental and emotional attributes of successful athletes. Understanding and integrating these characteristics can significantly enhance your approach to training and competition.
Short and long-term goal setting has been another pillar of our program. This process has equipped you with the tools to map out your golf aspirations, breaking them down into manageable practice milestones and daily habits. We also want to remember our internal motivators and prepare for adversity as we strive towards our HUGE long term life goals.
The exploration of Happiness has offered us insights into the intricate balance between pursuing our passions and maintaining well-being. Recognizing the importance of happiness in achieving peak performance has been enlightening, reminding us that success is not just about the accolades but also about the joy and fulfillment that come with it.
Reflecting and Applying Our Learning
Before we transition to focusing on your pre-shot routine and emotional regulation on the golf course, we encourage you to engage in a thoughtful review of what we’ve learned so far. Take some time to revisit your ‘TEAM PROCESS’ notebooks and identify one key takeaway from each session that you’ve started to apply or plan to integrate into your practice, competitions, or life.
Critical review and self-reflection are vital components of learning. As you sift through the concepts and strategies we’ve discussed, consider what resonates most with you and how you can tailor these insights to suit your unique needs and circumstances.
Embracing ChatGPT as a Learning Tool
This week, we’re introducing a new dimension to our learning experience by leveraging ChatGPT as our guide and teacher. This innovative tool offers a unique opportunity to enhance our critical thinking and questioning skills. Based on insights from an education evangelist at Google, I believe that ChatGPT can play a significant role in supporting a student’s learning journey.
That is why in this weeks session our ‘guest coach’ was ChatGPT. We posed questions and critically evaluated the answers that the KOHR’s first ever AI coach threw our way on the topics we’ve covered or the ones student’s will explore in the coming weeks. ChatGPT can help us review our learnings, clarify doubts, and prepare us for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, while encouraging critical thinking and encouraging informative lines of questioning from a student.
Looking Forward
As we gear up for the second half of our program, let’s approach it with the same vigor and enthusiasm we’ve shown so far. The skills and strategies awaiting us, including mastering your pre-shot routine and honing emotional regulation on the course, are critical to elevating you and your game to the next level.
Remember, the journey to excellence is a continuous process of learning, applying, and evolving. The KOHR Winter Program is just one step in this lifelong journey. Let’s make the most of this opportunity to grow, both as golfers and as individuals.
Here’s to a successful and enlightening second half of our winter coaching program!
Click here to watch Iain deliver this session to the KOHR students