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December 30, 2024 51 mins

Mike Small has been the head men’s golf coach at the University of Illinois since 2000. He has been the Big Ten Coach of the Year multiple times. He was named Midwest Coach of the Year by the Golf Coaches Association five times.  In 2013 Mike was inducted into the Illinois Golf Hall of Fame. He has won the PGA Professional Championship three times. Mike has also won the Illinois Championship four times and has played in 13  major championships.

  • 2:41 Playing Better As A Coach Than As A Player
  • 4:46 As A Coach Having Better Physical, Mental, And Emotional Control
  • 9:02 Young Ties With College
  • 10:28 Learning What Good Golf Is
  • 16:00 The Importance Of Consistency
  • 18:00 Happiness On The Course
  • 22:58 The Effects Of College On The Game Of Golf
  • 26:24 Coaching The Talent Of Thomas Pieters
  • 30:44 Adapting To Bad Weather With Top Of The Line Facilities
  • 34:57 Owning Your Success And Your Failure
  • 42:42 The Importance Of Having Leadership In Golf
  • 45:36 Advice To Golf Parents
  • 48:54 Staying In The Present

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