Ep. 132 - Mike Mandakas - In The Trenches

Mike Mandakas is a PGA professional and the founder of Elevation Golf Academy. With a wealth of experience as the head golf coach at the university level and as a PGA professional at renowned courses like Olympia Fields, Medinah, and Desert Mountain, Mike brings a unique perspective to the world of golf instruction and shares insights from his entrepreneurial career. 07:09 The Ideal Junior Golfer 11:30 Golf Development’s Biggest Evolution 17:11 Struggles the Every Golfer Faces 22:31 Going Pro: Expectation vs. Reality 26:54 What Your Child Needs for the Next Level  29:04 In The Trenches // Hinge Moment 34:20 “I had six head pro job offers, and I turned them all down.” 41:42 Grit & Golf 47:48 The Future of Elevation Golf Academy Don’t forget you can also follow Dr. Rob Bell on Twitter or Instagram.  Follow At:  Twitter @drrobbell Instagram @drrobbell Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER https://drrobbell.com/quotes-on-mentaltoughness  If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell