In this insightful conversation, Andreas Kali shares his journey from aspiring pro golfer to passionate golf coach. Andreas dives deep into his philosophy on player development, the importance of clear communication, and why he focuses on helping students improve rather than maximizing profit. He also discusses how he organizes his teaching approach, how he learns from other top coaches, and his dedication to continuously refining his craft. Whether you're a coach, player, or simply a fan of golf, this episode is packed with wisdom on what it really takes to get better at the game.
Unique Takeaways:
The difference between shallow learning and deep mastery in golf coaching
Why Andreas believes coaching is about outcomes, not just techniques
His experience building a coaching philosophy through trial, error, and mentorship
The value of structured frameworks for diagnosing and fixing player issues
How Andreas balances coaching junior players through growth and development phases
Timestamps:
00:00 – Andreas’s path from Denmark to Texas and into coaching
13:00 – Lessons learned from early teaching challenges
22:00 – The role of clear frameworks in golf instruction
30:00 – How Andreas integrates knowledge from other top coaches
1:14:00 – His online learning resources and approach
Find Andreas:
🌐 andreaskaligolf.com
🌐 thecoachalliance.co
📸 Instagram: @andreaskaligolf