Hans Kersting: Mind over matter
October 13, 2017
I get asked quite often if golf is more mental, or physical? It’s a difficult question to answer, because to be a good golfer you need to be quite adept
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The Importance of Good Posture
October 6, 2017
How much thought do you put into your posture on a daily basis? As a parent, I tend to emphasize this idea with my children. “Stand tall, keep your back
Ryder Cup vs. President’s Cup
October 6, 2017
The 2017 President’s Cup is certain to be an exciting event. I am writing this a few days prior to the beginning of the tournament, and I can’t wait to
Out of the Bunker: Practice with a purpose
September 29, 2017
Do you practice with a purpose? I’m sure most of you feel that the purpose of practice is to get better. That is correct. However, the purpose behind your practice
Growing the game
September 29, 2017
Every sport in the world is constantly trying to evolve. The mission is to become bigger and better amongst the loyal followers of your sport. By becoming better, more people
Reasons to Learn Golf
September 22, 2017
Golf is an extremely difficult game to learn. In fact, many will tell you it is the MOST difficult game to learn. Despite this difficulty, golf continues to be a
When in Doubt…Putt!
September 22, 2017
Have you ever paid close attention to the different contours around the greens at various golf courses? Some courses have greens surrounded by bunkers, some have few bunkers but plenty
Jonathan Smith: What I learned from my first NFL game
September 19, 2017
It finally happened. Not exactly at the place I thought, but I can’t be picky. On Sunday, I saw my first National Football League game when the Los Angeles Rams
Saugus baseball product gets first MLB start
September 18, 2017
Saugus baseball product Zach Vincej made his first Major League Baseball start on Sunday with the Cincinnati Reds. The 2009 Centurion grad went 2-for-4 at the plate and added one
Learn to do the opposite
September 15, 2017
I spend a lot of time with my students on teaching them to understand ball flight. For example, what are some causes that make a ball fly high and to
Playing in my own ‘Field of Dreams’
September 15, 2017
I love sports movies. In particular, I love baseball movies. Whether you’re talking about Bull Durham, The Natural, Major League, or even The Sandlot, baseball movies seem to resonate more
Out of the Bunker: The Post-Shot Routine
September 8, 2017
I would suspect that you are all familiar with the idea of a pre-shot routine in golf. Whether it’s taking a certain number of practice swings, or breathing a certain
The question: private or public?
September 8, 2017
We are fortunate to live in Southern California. There are so many great golf courses to play, and each one will challenge you in a unique way. Most of the
Out of the bunker: Widen your target area
September 1, 2017
I’ve been working with my students lately on how to free up their golf swings. Somehow, we all seem to fall into the trap of tightening up when our immediate
Post-summer golf for juniors
September 1, 2017
With the summer ending and school back in session, it’s time to figure out how to keep your juniors interested in golf. Let’s face it, it’s a lot easier to
Greene makes long-awaited pro debut on the mound
August 29, 2017
Since it was an afternoon game, Stevenson Ranch product Hunter Greene only had to wait till 4 on Sunday to make his professional pitching debut for the Billings Mustangs. It’s
Out of the bunker: Learning golf from tennis
August 25, 2017
I was working with a student a few days ago, and he asked me how to stop putting so much spin on his chip shots. I must admit, I am
Justin Thomas — Player of the Year?
August 25, 2017
Before the PGA Championship, there were a few guys who could have claimed the right to win the award. Hideki Matsuyama is having the kind of breakout season that his
SCV in the MLB update
August 22, 2017
Hart High grad Trevor Bauer has caught fire for the Indians. He gave up zero runs in 6 1/3 innings in his most recent outing, while striking out four and
With preseason in full swing, SCV alums settle into NFL roles
August 19, 2017
Hart High grads Matt Moore and Tim White entered Thursday’s NFL preseason game between the Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins in two entirely different situations. In early August, 10-year NFL