The Golf Parent, episode 39
Cracking The College Golf Code - Coach Casey VanDamme
2025-09-03
In this episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, Ryan Addams sits down with Casey VanDamme, head coach of the Kent State women’s golf team, to uncover what it really takes to thrive in junior and college golf. Casey shares how self belief, resilience, and effective practice habits shape great players, a
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Golf is a game of failure. Set up tough situations in practice and help them work through bad shots.
Casey VanDamme (college coach) · The Golf Parent
Making practice fun · Handling bad shots
For college paths, list what's important to you (location, scholarship, coach's vision) and find a fit, not just "the bag."
Casey VanDamme (college coach) · The Golf Parent
College path · Choosing a coach · Equipment and fitting