More than just a game. It’s how we grow.
Golf has a funny way of teaching us things we didn’t know we needed — patience, humility, focus, grit. In this section, I share stories from the course and the coaching tee, weaving together insights on strategy, mindset, and the quiet moments that make the biggest difference.
Whether you’re a junior golfer, a weekend warrior, or someone navigating life’s tougher lies — you’ll find something here that sticks.
- Don’t Ask a Fish to FlyBoth of my kids came home with the same test score one day.An 80. Same number.Very different reactions. Leia was happy.That subject is hard for her, and to her, 80 meant progress. Jou was disappointed.He expected more from himself, and the same 80 felt like… Read more: Don’t Ask a Fish to Fly
- Between Shots: Where the Work Actually Happens
Most people think the work happens on the swing. In golf, they obsess over mechanics.In business, they chase execution.In life, they focus on outcomes. But very little actually happens on the swing. The real work happens between shots. It happens in the pause after a… Read more: Between Shots: Where the Work Actually Happens - How a Prime Rib Sandwich Became a Kitchen Favorite
Post 2 of 9 – Field of the Dream Series We didn’t plan on running a prime rib sandwich special. But one week, our vendor sent us extra prime rib by mistake. Instead of sending it back, we turned it into an opportunity. I hopped… Read more: How a Prime Rib Sandwich Became a Kitchen Favorite - Article 12: Final Note — Thank You, KelvinHow I Teach Golf (Inspired by Kelvin Miyahira) is a 12-part series on MyJLStory.com. Each post shares one of my personal takeaways from studying Kelvin’s biomechanical framework and refining it through years of teaching. These are not a direct representation of Kelvin’s teaching — they… Read more: Article 12: Final Note — Thank You, Kelvin
- Article 11: Grip, Arms & Impact StabilityYou can have the best sequence, tempo, and rotation — but if your grip and arm structure break down at impact, everything falls apart. Impact is where all the truth shows up.The clubface, the path, the wrists, the pressure — it all meets there.That’s why… Read more: Article 11: Grip, Arms & Impact Stability
- Article 10: Applying Kelvin’s Teaching to the Short GameHow I Teach Golf (Inspired by Kelvin Miyahira) is a 12-part series on MyJLStory.com. Each post shares one of my personal takeaways from studying Kelvin’s biomechanical framework and refining it through years of teaching. These are not a direct representation of Kelvin’s teaching — they… Read more: Article 10: Applying Kelvin’s Teaching to the Short Game
- Article 9: What I Learned from Kelvin MiyahiraHow I Teach Golf (Inspired by Kelvin Miyahira) is a 12-part series on MyJLStory.com. Each post shares one of my personal takeaways from studying Kelvin’s biomechanical framework and refining it through years of teaching. These are not a direct representation of Kelvin’s teaching — they… Read more: Article 9: What I Learned from Kelvin Miyahira
- Article 8: Learning from the GreatsHow I Teach Golf (Inspired by Kelvin Miyahira) is a 12-part series on MyJLStory.com. Each post shares one of my personal takeaways from studying Kelvin’s biomechanical framework and refining it through years of teaching. These are not a direct representation of Kelvin’s teaching — they… Read more: Article 8: Learning from the Greats
- Article 7: Release Patterns — Drive and Hold, Rotate, FlipHow I Teach Golf (Inspired by Kelvin Miyahira) is a 12-part series on MyJLStory.com. Each post shares one of my personal takeaways from studying Kelvin’s biomechanical framework and refining it through years of teaching. These are not a direct representation of Kelvin’s teaching — they… Read more: Article 7: Release Patterns — Drive and Hold, Rotate, Flip
- Article 6: Clubface Control & Closure RateHow I Teach Golf (Inspired by Kelvin Miyahira) is a 12-part series on MyJLStory.com. Each post shares one of my personal takeaways from studying Kelvin’s biomechanical framework and refining it through years of teaching. These are not a direct representation of Kelvin’s teaching — they… Read more: Article 6: Clubface Control & Closure Rate
- Article 5: Creating & Releasing Stored EnergyHow I Teach Golf (Inspired by Kelvin Miyahira) is a 12-part series on MyJLStory.com. Each post shares one of my personal takeaways from studying Kelvin’s biomechanical framework and refining it through years of teaching. These are not a direct representation of Kelvin’s teaching — they… Read more: Article 5: Creating & Releasing Stored Energy
- Article 4: The Spine Engine — Power Without SlidingHow I Teach Golf (Inspired by Kelvin Miyahira) is a 12-part series on MyJLStory.com. Each post shares one of my personal takeaways from studying Kelvin’s biomechanical framework and refining it through years of teaching. These are not a direct representation of Kelvin’s teaching — they… Read more: Article 4: The Spine Engine — Power Without Sliding
- Article 3: Awareness First, Swing SecondHow I Teach Golf (Inspired by Kelvin Miyahira) is a 12-part series on MyJLStory.com. Each post shares one of my personal takeaways from studying Kelvin’s biomechanical framework and refining it through years of teaching. These are not a direct representation of Kelvin’s teaching — they… Read more: Article 3: Awareness First, Swing Second
- Article 2: Backswing Micro-Moves and Setup for Power
How I Teach Golf (Inspired by Kelvin Miyahira) is a 12-part series on MyJLStory.com. Each post shares one of my personal takeaways from studying Kelvin’s biomechanical framework and refining it through years of teaching. These are not a direct representation of Kelvin’s teaching — they… Read more: Article 2: Backswing Micro-Moves and Setup for Power - Article 1: Preface & Why I Turned to Kelvin’s Teaching
How I Teach Golf (Inspired by Kelvin Miyahira) is a 12-part series on MyJLStory.com. Each post shares one of my personal takeaways from studying Kelvin’s biomechanical framework and forging it through years of teaching and experimentation. These are not a direct representation of Kelvin’s teaching… Read more: Article 1: Preface & Why I Turned to Kelvin’s Teaching - Making the Most of Junior Golf: Practice, Goals, and Parental Involvement
Golf lessons are only the starting point. What happens between lessons often makes the biggest difference in how kids grow in the game. With the right goals, practice, and encouragement, junior golfers can thrive. Set simple, fun goals Kids stay motivated when they can see… Read more: Making the Most of Junior Golf: Practice, Goals, and Parental Involvement