Golf Mom Mindset | Raising Confident Junior Golfers

Today on the show, I’m joined by Zach Neal, CEO and Founder of GolfDads — a former professional baseball player who competed at the highest level in both the United States and Japan before stepping into his most important role yet: Dad.

After time in Major League Baseball and playing professionally in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball, Zach traded clubhouse life for carpool lines, bedtime routines, and building a golf brand roote...

What happens when a rising junior golf star suddenly loses her central vision—but refuses to lose her dream?

In this inspiring and deeply moving episode, we share the incredible story of Amanda Cunha—an elite junior golfer whose life changed almost overnight after being diagnosed with a rare genetic condition that left her legally blind. What could have ended her journey instead became the beginning of a powerful new purpose.

From co...

Former Division I Coach Michael Burcin joins Golf Mom Mindset for an honest conversation about what it really takes to play college golf.

After 17 years coaching at powerhouse programs like University of South Carolina and University of Wisconsin, and now working with elite juniors through Under Par Consulting, Michael has recruited, coached, and mentored countless college athletes.

In this episode, he shares:

• What separates succe...

What happens when a simple idea to make a better golf bag for your child turns into a movement to grow the game?

In this episode of Golf Mom Mindset, I sit down with Micah Candeletta Burklin, Founder & CEO of Rana Golf — a family-driven brand reimagining early golf experiences for kids.

What started with a conversation with his young son (who originally suggested the name “Froggy Golf”) became something much bigger. “Rana” means ...

Raising junior golfers isn’t about perfect swings or trophies…It’s about memories, confidence, and loving the game. ⛳️💚

In this episode of the Golf Mom Mindset Podcast, we’re joined by Temisha Mitchell Young, founder of Live Life Young Golf—a family-centered brand built to celebrate junior golf, family memories, and the joy of the game.

Temisha shares how her platform began, how she keeps golf fun for her two boys, and why it’s so i...

Abby Kelly is one of Arizona’s top junior golfers — and one of the fastest rising stars in the game. ⭐️ In this episode of Golf Mom Mindset, we sit down with Abby to talk about her incredible journey from picking up a club during the COVID lockdowns to becoming a 25-time tournament winner in 2025.

What started as a simple trip to the driving range with her dad quickly turned into a passion for competition, inspired by growing up wit...

In this episode, I chat with Kevin Mayoux, co-founder and chief tech officer of UpSwing Golf. Kevin shares his journey from mechanical engineer to entrepreneur in the golf industry, the inspiration behind adjustable junior golf clubs, and why innovation in golf equipment is key for keeping kids engaged in the game. He also talks about the lessons he learned from the PGA Show, the challenges of balancing family and business, and his...

Most athletes don’t lose because of talent—they lose because of what’s happening between their ears.

In this episode, Alesha Nicole sits down with Jason Sousa, founder of Mental Edge Athletics and creator of the Mind vs. The Mission™ Coaching Method, to explore why athletes struggle mentally under pressure. Jason explains how fear, overthinking, and confidence swings hold athletes back—and shares a practical method to separate from ...

As we ring in the New Year, I want to share a short message of gratitude and encouragement for golf parents, junior golfers, coaches, and families navigating the junior golf journey.

What started as a simple Instagram page in late April has grown into a supportive space of over 10,000 golf parents, junior golf accounts, passionate players, coaches, and brands—all connected by a shared commitment to raising confident, resilient junio...

In this episode of the Golf Mom Mindset Podcast, we’re joined by Alyssa Morahan, a mental performance coach with over 7 years of experience helping golfers perform under pressure while maintaining their love for the game.

Alyssa works with elite juniors, collegiate athletes, and professional golfers, guiding them to bring their most present, confident, and resilient selves to competition. A former NCAA Division I and Division II gol...

In this episode, Host Alesha Nicole sits down with Emily Sprague, mom of three and Founder/CEO of Turtlebacks, the boys’ golf-inspired performance apparel brand loved across the junior golf community.

After a 15-year career as an attorney, Emily took a leap into entrepreneurship when she realized her active boys only wanted to wear sports clothes—yet nothing offered the comfort, polish, and confidence they needed for school, the gol...

Episode Description: In this episode of Golf Mom Mindset, I sit down with Bridget Ackley, an award-winning PGA Specialized Professional based in West Palm Beach and one of the top junior golf coaches in the country. Bridget has dedicated her career to helping young athletes grow not just as golfers—but as confident, independent kids both on and off the course.

We dive into one of the biggest challenges for golf parents and coaches: ...

Welcome to The Golf Mom Mindset Podcast, hosted by Alesha Nicole, founder of Golf Mom Mindset. As a golf mom myself, I understand the highs, lows, and everything in between that comes with raising a junior golfer. This show is here to remind you that you're never alone on this journey.

Each week, we sit down with parents, coaches, mindset mentors, child psychologists, and leaders in junior golf to talk about tournament nerves, famil...