The Connected Instructor Podcast

In this insightful conversation, Andreas Kali shares his journey from aspiring pro golfer to passionate golf coach. Andreas dives deep into his philosophy on player development, the importance of clear communication, and why he focuses on helping students improve rather than maximizing profit. He also discusses how he organizes his teaching approach, how he learns from other top coaches, and his dedication to continuously refining his craft. Whether you're a coach, player, or simply a fan of golf, this episode is packed with wisdom on what it really takes to get better at the game.

Unique Takeaways:

• The difference between shallow learning and deep mastery in golf coaching

• Why Andreas believes coaching is about outcomes, not just techniques

• His experience building a coaching philosophy through trial, error, and mentorship

• The value of structured frameworks for diagnosing and fixing player issues

• How Andreas balances coaching junior players through growth and development phases

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Andreas’s path from Denmark to Texas and into coaching

• 13:00 – Lessons learned from early teaching challenges

• 22:00 – The role of clear frameworks in golf instruction

• 30:00 – How Andreas integrates knowledge from other top coaches

• 1:14:00 – His online learning resources and approach

Find Andreas:
🌐 andreaskaligolf.com
🌐 thecoachalliance.co
📸 Instagram: @andreaskaligolf