In this session, Dr. Rick Sessinghaus, PhD—renowned sports psychologist and coach to PGA Tour star Collin Morikawa—dives deep into the science of the mental game.
Dr. Rick begins with a personal story of "the greatest golf shot ever hit"—a moment of failure that exposed his own mental blind spots and launched his career into sports psychology. He explores how our perception of the environment (like a water hazard) dictates our emotional state, which in turn alters our physical mechanics.
Whether you are a coach or a player, understanding the "Performance Loop" is essential for moving from a state of threat and stress into a state of flow.