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We sit down with Stanford women’s golf head coach Anne Walker to unpack the habits and values behind one of college golf’s most consistent winners. We talk recruiting, team culture, confidence under pressure, and what we hope young athletes carry into life long after the final scorecard. 
• Anne’s journey from Scotland to Cal and the courage to chase opportunity early 
• Why Stanford remains a recruiting destination in the NIL era 
• What we look for beyond transcripts, rankings, and tournament scores 
• How coach-player fit shapes performance and trust 
• The behind-the-scenes work that creates a championship culture 
• Emotional intelligence as a trainable skill for modern athletes 
• Confidence as evidence built through preparation and fundamentals 
• What we hope players carry forward that has nothing to do with golf 
• Advice for parents on supporting juniors without making it about themselves

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