More Than a Golf Lesson: Coach Mo on Movement, PT, and Raising Elite Junior Athletes

What if the missing piece in your junior golfer's development isn't more lessons — it's how their body moves?In this episode of the Movement Driven Podcast, Dr. Greg sits down with Coach Mo Gesualdi (PGA, LPGA, TPI), Director of Instruction at The Golf Academy at St. Johns, for a candid conversation about what it really takes to develop young golfers for long-term success. Recorded live from BackNine Ponte Vedra, they dig into the full picture of junior athlete development — from TPI-based movement assessments and physical therapy to mental performance and nutrition.Topics covered include:Why sending a junior to PT before they're injured is one of the smartest moves a parent can makeHow boys and girls develop differently during growth spurts — and what that means for their golf swingThe real reason some juniors plateau (hint: it's not their swing)How a collaborative team of coaches, PTs, trainers, and mental performance specialists changed everything for one player — helping her earn a D1 college golf scholarshipWhat to look for in a junior golf program that develops the whole athlete, not just the scoreWhether you're a parent of a young golfer, a coach, or an athlete yourself, this episode will change the way you think about development, movement, and what it means to truly be ready to perform.🎙️ Guest: Coach Mo Gesualdi, PGA, LPGA, TPI | The Golf Academy at St. Johns📍 Recorded at BackNine Ponte Vedra