Kevin Shields
Super Moderator
What isnt teachable?
Ready for my Interview....
- Thread starter Brian Manzella
- Start date
- Status
Brian Manzella
Administrator
The Questions for the Big Interview! (So Far)
If you had to teach ONE method for the rest of your life(not including any of your patterns) that you thought would help the most golfers, what would it be and why?
What top five things separate Manzella academy senior instructors from other golf academy instructors?
In your teaching career, what is the the biggest thing that you ever taught that you just ended up being flat wrong about? How did you find out you were wrong and how did you come clean?
Would you have been a better teacher as a teacher (pre-Trackman) just teaching what worked vs. finding TGM and that methodology?
What should be the ratio of practice versus play for maximum benefit?
Is there a limit to how much you should practice?
You have a student that hits it nice tight draw ( low sweep draw miss )with the irons and fades the driver. Would you work on the path of the irons or the face angle of the driver first, is there a good way to blend patterns to help both issues at the same time?
Why I should take a 3-D lesson?
With the knowledge that you have gained and been kind enough to share with us. Is there such a thing as a band aid fix anymore ?
Why is it so much harder for ex-college athletes that played a big muscle sport such as (baseball/football) to have a consistant fluid swing? And why can't 95% of instructors help this type of golfer?
If you had a young child and were looking into the game what would you do to get them started, just let them hit balls, lessons? Is there an age to get them started?
What, given modern technology, is the ultimate and novel way to teach the truly interested GD- subscribing, over-paid, over-weight, over/under-taught 8 to 15- capper without seeing him (her) in person?
If you can now look at a ball flight and come very close to guessing the Trackman numbers, is Trackman really just "proof" for the student?
Are the PHD bio-mechanics/physics ready to publish some universal truths about the golf swing, or are we still some years away?
What would you say are the main swing fundamentals/concepts the average golfer gets wrong?
Fill in the blank: Out of approximately x number of full-time golf instructors in the U.S., approximately y percentage of them still believe/teach the old ball flight laws.
In the next 5 years, will the PGA of America continue to operate as an every man for yourself, give your local guy a try type philosophy, or will there some standardization centering around science or universal truths about the golf swing?
The year is 2020. What will a high-end lesson for the better player be like? What kind of technology will be used? What is measured? What kind of training/background will the instructor/tecnician have?
if you were a tree what kind of tree would you be?
Golf instruction has gone pretty much "unchecked" by science/accurate measurment for ages. Now with 3D radar monitors and 6* 3D, is it possible to reverse engineer a "zero'd swing"? If it's possible, would if be the most efficient way of teaching? If so, is instruction heading into a "true-measured-impact backwards" era? Meaning learning a zero impact first, then figuring out the body positions (based SOLELY on the individual) to consistenly produce them.
In your opinion, What areas of study should a Golf Instructor be fluent in to become an excellent instructor? And if you would, please list these "areas of study" in order of importance. My examples of areas of study would be: G.T.E program,TGM, P.G.A of America,psychology,Biomechanics,Kinesiology,"people skills", student learning styles etc.etc.
In 3D analysis, what should your middle right toe do in the downswing?
Since the average golfers handicap has stagnated to what it is seemingly forever. What do you think the Manzella Academy can do to help bring the golfing world's handicap down and what do you think that Handicap should be ultimately? Furthermore, as it relates to your G.T.E program. Can you discuss your goals for the program and do you believe that the program can and should supplant all other golf instruction teaching systems in the world and/or country and why?
When "fixing" a student, what is your first priority? Face, swing path, "dynamics", etc...?
What is the goal of the GTE program and will there be a list of competencies and standards that graduates must meet?
I know there is a test, but what are the core standards? How is peer review factored into this equation?
Is technology creating a greater barrier to the student/teacher relationship or is technology creating more trust and awareness between both parties?
What are the standards for teaching a good player (0-5 hcp), a good weekend player (6-11 hcp), an above average player (12-20 hcp) and others? What communication barriers prevent teachers from being able to communicate and help the above type players?
"What is the current wisdom on BALL POSITION (for the better player/pro)?"
Why were you acquiescent to the injustice, to yourself and your disciples, underlying the ‘Unhappy customer’ thread?
What 1 or 2 things would you tell Birdie man to do try in order to get on the elbow plane early ?
Any regrets?
Can a golfer with a basically sound swing increase dsitance by 10-20 yards? If so, is it doing everything faster, or just a certain thing? Related, how does one recognize power leaks?
You have a student with average athletic ability, in his mid-30's, relatively new to golf - plaqued by the usual difficulties a beginner golfer faces. He has 8 hours a week for golf/ 52 weeks a year - you get $100/hour to coach him, but you get a bonus of $25,000 if he breaks 80 within one year. What's going to be your approach to get him to 79 as fast as possible with a finite amount of time to practice/play?
What's the single most destructive current teaching trend (fad) and why?
Describe the process for both you and the student whereby you have seen the most and the quickest improvement for;
1. Scoring,
2. Handicap,
3. Distance,
4. Accuracy
Are you sure that post impact, the pivot allows the arms to take over and pull it to the finish? Why not drive the pivot all the way beyond impact?
What isnt teachable?
Given your work with Trackman, have you found it easier for steeper shoulder turn/flatter arm swing guys to zero out path and face than flatter shoulder turn/steeper arm swing guys or vice versa? And if there is a difference is there any trade-off in terms of speed generated?
If you had to teach ONE method for the rest of your life(not including any of your patterns) that you thought would help the most golfers, what would it be and why?
What top five things separate Manzella academy senior instructors from other golf academy instructors?
In your teaching career, what is the the biggest thing that you ever taught that you just ended up being flat wrong about? How did you find out you were wrong and how did you come clean?
Would you have been a better teacher as a teacher (pre-Trackman) just teaching what worked vs. finding TGM and that methodology?
What should be the ratio of practice versus play for maximum benefit?
Is there a limit to how much you should practice?
You have a student that hits it nice tight draw ( low sweep draw miss )with the irons and fades the driver. Would you work on the path of the irons or the face angle of the driver first, is there a good way to blend patterns to help both issues at the same time?
Why I should take a 3-D lesson?
With the knowledge that you have gained and been kind enough to share with us. Is there such a thing as a band aid fix anymore ?
Why is it so much harder for ex-college athletes that played a big muscle sport such as (baseball/football) to have a consistant fluid swing? And why can't 95% of instructors help this type of golfer?
If you had a young child and were looking into the game what would you do to get them started, just let them hit balls, lessons? Is there an age to get them started?
What, given modern technology, is the ultimate and novel way to teach the truly interested GD- subscribing, over-paid, over-weight, over/under-taught 8 to 15- capper without seeing him (her) in person?
If you can now look at a ball flight and come very close to guessing the Trackman numbers, is Trackman really just "proof" for the student?
Are the PHD bio-mechanics/physics ready to publish some universal truths about the golf swing, or are we still some years away?
What would you say are the main swing fundamentals/concepts the average golfer gets wrong?
Fill in the blank: Out of approximately x number of full-time golf instructors in the U.S., approximately y percentage of them still believe/teach the old ball flight laws.
In the next 5 years, will the PGA of America continue to operate as an every man for yourself, give your local guy a try type philosophy, or will there some standardization centering around science or universal truths about the golf swing?
The year is 2020. What will a high-end lesson for the better player be like? What kind of technology will be used? What is measured? What kind of training/background will the instructor/tecnician have?
if you were a tree what kind of tree would you be?
Golf instruction has gone pretty much "unchecked" by science/accurate measurment for ages. Now with 3D radar monitors and 6* 3D, is it possible to reverse engineer a "zero'd swing"? If it's possible, would if be the most efficient way of teaching? If so, is instruction heading into a "true-measured-impact backwards" era? Meaning learning a zero impact first, then figuring out the body positions (based SOLELY on the individual) to consistenly produce them.
In your opinion, What areas of study should a Golf Instructor be fluent in to become an excellent instructor? And if you would, please list these "areas of study" in order of importance. My examples of areas of study would be: G.T.E program,TGM, P.G.A of America,psychology,Biomechanics,Kinesiology,"people skills", student learning styles etc.etc.
In 3D analysis, what should your middle right toe do in the downswing?
Since the average golfers handicap has stagnated to what it is seemingly forever. What do you think the Manzella Academy can do to help bring the golfing world's handicap down and what do you think that Handicap should be ultimately? Furthermore, as it relates to your G.T.E program. Can you discuss your goals for the program and do you believe that the program can and should supplant all other golf instruction teaching systems in the world and/or country and why?
When "fixing" a student, what is your first priority? Face, swing path, "dynamics", etc...?
What is the goal of the GTE program and will there be a list of competencies and standards that graduates must meet?
I know there is a test, but what are the core standards? How is peer review factored into this equation?
Is technology creating a greater barrier to the student/teacher relationship or is technology creating more trust and awareness between both parties?
What are the standards for teaching a good player (0-5 hcp), a good weekend player (6-11 hcp), an above average player (12-20 hcp) and others? What communication barriers prevent teachers from being able to communicate and help the above type players?
"What is the current wisdom on BALL POSITION (for the better player/pro)?"
Why were you acquiescent to the injustice, to yourself and your disciples, underlying the ‘Unhappy customer’ thread?
What 1 or 2 things would you tell Birdie man to do try in order to get on the elbow plane early ?
Any regrets?
Can a golfer with a basically sound swing increase dsitance by 10-20 yards? If so, is it doing everything faster, or just a certain thing? Related, how does one recognize power leaks?
You have a student with average athletic ability, in his mid-30's, relatively new to golf - plaqued by the usual difficulties a beginner golfer faces. He has 8 hours a week for golf/ 52 weeks a year - you get $100/hour to coach him, but you get a bonus of $25,000 if he breaks 80 within one year. What's going to be your approach to get him to 79 as fast as possible with a finite amount of time to practice/play?
What's the single most destructive current teaching trend (fad) and why?
Describe the process for both you and the student whereby you have seen the most and the quickest improvement for;
1. Scoring,
2. Handicap,
3. Distance,
4. Accuracy
Are you sure that post impact, the pivot allows the arms to take over and pull it to the finish? Why not drive the pivot all the way beyond impact?
What isnt teachable?
Given your work with Trackman, have you found it easier for steeper shoulder turn/flatter arm swing guys to zero out path and face than flatter shoulder turn/steeper arm swing guys or vice versa? And if there is a difference is there any trade-off in terms of speed generated?
Brian Manzella
Administrator
Looking for Amen Corner or Someone to do the INTERVIEWING.
All you need is some time this evening, and decent sounding phone.
All you need is some time this evening, and decent sounding phone.
Ditto
trickyric67
New
that is an impresive list of questions, I am looking forward to the answers.
Amen Corner
New
Brian,
I am very interested in making the interview but see that you want to do it this evening. Since I am in Europe and at least 7 hours infront
, it could be difficult.
Having said that, if no other member wants to do it, I am willing to put on the alarm on my clock for a early morning talk with you.
I am very interested in making the interview but see that you want to do it this evening. Since I am in Europe and at least 7 hours infront
, it could be difficult.Having said that, if no other member wants to do it, I am willing to put on the alarm on my clock for a early morning talk with you.
cmartingolf
New
How do you deal with a student that keeps making appointments and doesn't apply what you are trying to teach?
Ie: He's tired of slicing the ball, has an ultra weak grip and "twist toward." You fix it, see results and he comes back the next week with the same weak, twist toward?
Have you ever "fired" a student?
Ie: He's tired of slicing the ball, has an ultra weak grip and "twist toward." You fix it, see results and he comes back the next week with the same weak, twist toward?
Have you ever "fired" a student?
Brian Manzella
Administrator
echoes....call me at 502.417.4653
Brian do you believe that study of Biomechanics and Fitness that goes with it is overstated or it is a area that teachers should emphasize more than in the past.If so what are you doing with your students to get them into a good fitness body control programs? When I see people who do not play very well they just don't seem to have any control and awareness of their body movements and a lesson alone would not improve them. I think this is also a reason that a golfer might be restricted to use better pattern because of physical limitations that could be improved.
Dave
Dave
Brian,
You have been hitting balls on the TM for several weeks now and we have seen the videos of your previous (before TM) swings. What have you discovered in your own swing? Where have you made the changes? CLubface? Plane? Ang. of Att.? Or something else???? What have you learned about lag pressure, pivot, backswing, foreward swing? Thanks.
You have been hitting balls on the TM for several weeks now and we have seen the videos of your previous (before TM) swings. What have you discovered in your own swing? Where have you made the changes? CLubface? Plane? Ang. of Att.? Or something else???? What have you learned about lag pressure, pivot, backswing, foreward swing? Thanks.
Steve Khatib
Super Moderator
What is the ability to teach?(not information based) What does it require, how can you train to a better teacher: tricks/ techniques/ emotional&human intelligence /dealing with all personality types and recognising them quickly before hand.
Here are two recent articles about teaching, both of them quite good:
What Makes a Great Teacher? - The Atlantic (January/February 2010)
Annals of Education: Most Likely to Succeed : The New Yorker
- Status