The Spin Axis Podcast

Three golf geeks discuss modern data-driven golf instruction and coaching.
Hosted by Erik J. Barzeski, Jayson Nickol, and Tyson Deskins.

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003: Six Golf Drills We Love

It’s draft day on The Spin Axis! Erik, Jayson, and Tyson choose their all-time favorite golf drills in a snake draft format. From building a good pivot with kettlebell swings to dialing in distance control with the random ladder drill, these six drills can help golfers of all levels improve their swing, consistency, and putting. Do you do any of these? ALL of these? Did your favorite drill get snubbed? Which drill should you add to your practice routine? Tune in for expert insights, a little friendly banter, and our six favorite golf drills!

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002: Do’s and Don’ts for Parents at a Junior Lesson

In the second episode of The Spin Axis, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson tackle a tricky but important topic — how parents should (and shouldn’t) be involved in their junior golfer’s lessons. Should you chime in with swing advice or leave it to the coach? Is recording the lesson a smart move, or just a distraction? And what about those parents who spend the whole lesson scrolling their phone? Whether you’re a golf parent yourself or just love junior golf, this episode has insights and opinions to help parents of young players get the most out of their time on the lesson tee. Tune in now!

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001: How Long Should a Golf Lesson Be?

Welcome to the very first episode of The Spin Axis! Erik, Jayson, and Tyson kick things off by challenging a long-standing tradition in golf instruction — the one-hour lesson. Is 60 minutes really the sweet spot, or could a shorter (or longer) session be the key to unlocking a student’s best swing? This episode touches on the psychology, practicality, and application of lesson length for juniors, better players, and more.

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