In this episode, Taylor Staden is joined by Kyle Gordon — PGA of Canada Class A Professional and Director of Instruction at Golf Town. With over 7,000 golf lessons taught and 600+ players fitted, Kyle brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion for the game.
Together, they explore:
Kyle’s journey from hockey and baseball to golf instruction
Challenges he faced on the way to earning his PGA of Canada card
How confidence and mindset impact performance
Practical strategies to transfer your range game to the course
The value of deliberate practice, on-course lessons, and managing pressure
Whether you're a casual golfer or competitive player, this episode is full of relatable stories and actionable insights to help you play better and think sharper.
📲 Connect with Kyle:
Instagram: @kylegordongolf
Email: kgordon@golftown.com
📲 Connect with Taylor:
Instagram: @taylorstaden
Website: uppermentality.ca
In today's episode, Taylor is joined by Stewart Bannatyne. Stewart is. PGA of Canada Golf Professional, renowed club fitter and the founder of the Virtual Golf Club Inc. in Burlington, Ontario.
Today we dive into how having the appropriate clubs for you can impact your confidence, enjoyment of the game and overall performance.
Using breakwork to improve your game can have massive benefits. Today Johnny shares some insights, perspectives, and practical ways for hockey players and athletes alike to start harnessing the power of their breath so that they can take their game to the next level.
Be sure to check out everything Johnny has going on at:
www.atunya.com, @johnnyoduya, @hale.center, @atunyaperformance, @atunya_academy
Are you interested interested in learning more about how you could possibly take your game to the next level? Then take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment or book in a no-obligation call:
Click here to take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment
Click Here to Book in a No-Obligation Call
Check out our website and social media handles to get more value:
Website: uppermentality.ca
Instagram: @taylorstaden
Facebook: Upper Mentality
TikTok: @uppermentality
Twitter: @taylorstaden
Being able to focus on what you can control can be a huge separator for those going into their junior hockey camps. OHL, OJHL, USHL, NAHL, NCDC.. You name it!
Be sure to check out Darcy and One Gear Hockey at:
Socials: @onegearhockey
Are you interested interested in learning more about how you could possibly take your game to the next level? Then take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment or book in a no-obligation call:
Click here to take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment
Click Here to Book in a No-Obligation Call
Check out our website and social media handles to get more value:
Website: uppermentality.ca
Instagram: @taylorstaden
Facebook: Upper Mentality
TikTok: @uppermentality
Twitter: @taylorstaden
Are you interested interested in learning more about how you could possibly take your game to the next level? Then take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment or book in a no-obligation call:
Click here to take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment
Click Here to Book in a No-Obligation Call
Check out our website and social media handles to get more value:
Website: uppermentality.ca
Instagram: @taylorstaden
Facebook: Upper Mentality
TikTok: @uppermentality
Twitter: @taylorstaden
Focusing more on what you can control versus what you can't control can be a great place to begin to work on your mental toughness.
Are you interested interested in learning more about how you could possibly take your game to the next level? Then take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment or book in a no-obligation call:
Click here to take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment
Click Here to Book in a No-Obligation Call
Check out our website and social media handles to get more value:
Website: uppermentality.ca
Instagram: @taylorstaden
Facebook: Upper Mentality
TikTok: @uppermentality
Twitter: @taylorstaden
Anyone can try to do something when they feel like it. But greatness comes from taking action and showing up when you don't feel like it.
Are you interested interested in learning more about how you could possibly take your game to the next level? Then take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment or book in a no-obligation call:
Click here to take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment
Click Here to Book in a No-Obligation Call
Check out our website and social media handles to get more value:
Website: uppermentality.ca
Instagram: @taylorstaden
Facebook: Upper Mentality
TikTok: @uppermentality
Twitter: @taylorstaden
When the energy is low and your team seems to have given up, go against the grain and lead by example. Give your best effort, do the little things, help bring them up.. Anything! The game isn't over until the game is.. well.. over!
Are you interested interested in learning more about how you could possibly take your game to the next level? Then take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment or book in a no-obligation call:
Click here to take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment
Click Here to Book in a No-Obligation Call
Check out our website and social media handles to get more value:
Website: uppermentality.ca
Instagram: @taylorstaden
Facebook: Upper Mentality
TikTok: @uppermentality
Twitter: @taylorstaden
Working hard is one of the few areas of our performance that we have control over. Focus on giving your best effort, and good things tend to follow.
Are you interested interested in learning more about how you could possibly take your game to the next level? Then take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment or book in a no-obligation call:
Click here to take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment
Click Here to Book in a No-Obligation Call
Check out our website and social media handles to get more value:
Website: uppermentality.ca
Instagram: @taylorstaden
Facebook: Upper Mentality
TikTok: @uppermentality
Twitter: @taylorstaden
Simply going outside to practice your shot is not enough to take your game to the next level. Make your practices more deliberate by considering the types of chances and shooting opportunities you get in games, and then focus on practices those shots more.
Are you interested interested in learning more about how you could possibly take your game to the next level? Then take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment or book in a no-obligation call:
Click here to take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment
Click Here to Book in a No-Obligation Call
Check out our website and social media handles to get more value:
Website: uppermentality.ca
Instagram: @taylorstaden
Facebook: Upper Mentality
TikTok: @uppermentality
Twitter: @taylorstaden
Pre-game routines can help can you add an extra layer of preparation going into your games, which can boost levels of confidence. Start considering what helps you feel and think optimally heading into games by reflecting on some great past performances.
Are you interested interested in learning more about how you could possibly take your game to the next level? Then take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment or book in a no-obligation call:
Click here to take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment
Click Here to Book in a No-Obligation Call
Check out our website and social media handles to get more value:
Website: uppermentality.ca
Instagram: @taylorstaden
Facebook: Upper Mentality
TikTok: @uppermentality
Twitter: @taylorstaden
For some athletes, they can make 1-2 mistakes and now they've written themselves off for the rest of the game. Learn how to mentally reset after shifts to help you move past mistakes, so you play with more confidence and mental toughness.
Website: uppermentality.ca
Instagram: @taylorstaden
Facebook: Upper Mentality
TikTok: @uppermentality
Twitter: @taylorstaden
By focusing shift by shift, we can make the game feel smaller and more manageable. This can help us take the pressure off of ourselves.
Website: uppermentality.ca
Instagram: @taylorstaden
Facebook: Upper Mentality
TikTok: @uppermentality
Twitter: @taylorstaden
Sometimes the greatest performance enhancers are right under our nose.
Website: uppermentality.ca
Instagram: @taylorstaden
Facebook: Upper Mentality
TikTok: @uppermentality
Twitter: @taylorstaden
Results matter, especially in high performance sport. But what if I told you that in order to achieve them, it's helpful to focus on them less? While we want to stay aware of our results, we want to focus on what drivers these results. Being our process!
Website: uppermentality.ca
Instagram: @taylorstaden
Facebook: Upper Mentality
TikTok: @uppermentality
Twitter: @taylorstaden
Maximize your impact by focusing on what you can control more often than on what you can't control.
Website: uppermentality.ca
Instagram: @taylorstaden
Facebook: Upper Mentality
TikTok: @uppermentality
Twitter: @taylorstaden
The future is so unpredictable.. Focus on what you can control and let the rest play out. Credit goes out to Ryan Holiday for an Instagram post that inspired this episode.
Website: uppermentality.ca
Instagram: @taylorstaden
Facebook: Upper Mentality
TikTok: @uppermentality
Twitter: @taylorstaden
Parents coaching from the stands may be in good faith. But, in my eyes, it likely does more harm than good. Let the coaches.. Well.. Coach.
Website: uppermentality.ca
Instagram: @taylorstaden
Facebook: Upper Mentality
TikTok: @uppermentality
Twitter: @taylorstaden