Coaching Teen Golfers: Confidence, Fundamentals & Building a Winning Culture

In this insightful and heartfelt episode, Donna Taylor and Brittney Boo sit down with special guest Steve Streeve, Head Boys Golf Coach at Queen Creek High School, to talk about what it really means to coach teenagers in the game of golf. With three seasons of high school coaching experience and a strong passion for youth development, Coach Streeve shares how coaching goes far beyond scores and trophies. This conversation dives deep into building confidence, strong fundamentals, emotional resilience, and a positive team culture that supports young athletes both on and off the course. Donna brings her perspective as a golf instructor and high school coach, while Brittney Boo keeps things fun with thoughtful and rapid-fire questions that reveal the human side of coaching. In This Episode, We Discuss: *What high school golf coaching truly involves beyond winning *The importance of confidence and foundational skills in teenage golfers *How coaching boys and girls in golf can be very different emotionally and mentally *"Driving the bus" as a coach — leadership, awareness, and what we observe in young players *The biggest challenges facing high school golf coaches today *How to support a player who is struggling emotionally or mentally on the course *Advice for parents of adolescent golfers (what helps vs. what hurts) *The role of practice, patience, and long-term development *How golf shapes teenagers into more confident, disciplined young adults *Behind-the-scenes coaching challenges in our fun Rapid Fire segment with Brittney Boo This episode is especially valuable for: *Parents of junior and high school golfers *Coaches and instructors working with teens *Young golfers navigating confidence and pressure *Anyone who believes golf is about personal growth, not just performance At Golf Party Live, we believe golf is a lifelong game that builds character, confidence, and community — and this episode perfectly captures how impactful the right coaching environment can be during the teenage years. Tune in for a meaningful conversation about mentorship, mindset, and the powerful life lessons that golf teaches the next generation.