005: Leo Herrera – Managing Emotions in Tournament Golf, the Power of the Breath

Leo Herrera (@LH3golf) explains how to he got used to feeling nerves and performing under pressure in big tournaments. Leo Herrera played at University of Central Florida for the 2020 season. Prior to UCF, Leo was an elite amateur golfer who won the AJGA Jim Bell Memorial in 2017, won the AJGA BishopsGate Golf Academy Junior Championship in 2019, and won the USGA Four Ball with Kiko Coelho. Leo walks us through his diet, workouts, and golf practice routines and how they have helped him become a better golfer and well-rounded person. Leo is currently pursuing a career in professional golf.---Follow us:Twitter - @TournamentCodeInstagram - @thetournamentcodeYouTube - The Tournament CodeHosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)---(01:26) – Leo’s golf background(10:00) – how breathing can help you deal with tournament nerves(15:49) – leaving college and turning professional(22:39) – the final match of US Four Ball(27:45) – what to do during a practice round(32:07) – dealing with wind on the course(33:53) – nutrition strategies(35:05) – fitness routines that Leo employs(38:55) – working with a club fitter to dial in equipment(43:45) – why Leo is a good iron player and putter(48:15) – what Leo learned by caddying in Q-school(50:30) – evaluating a tournament round(52:21) – what Leo would tell his younger self