The High School Golf Podcast

In this episode, we have a discussion with Zionsville Girls Golf Head Coach, Maggie Knecht following their third consecutive Indiana High School State Championship.

Ted Bishop: tedbishop38pga@aol.com

Crystal Morse: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com

On this Episode, Ted Bishop and Crystal Morse have a conversation with Indiana golf standout, Taylor Snively.

Taylor is a Junior at Zionsville HS and recently won her 3rd Consecutive Individual State Title along with helping her team with their 3rd Consecutive Team State Title.

Taylor recently committed to play College Golf at South Carolina and still has another year remaining of her high school career!

Crystal Morse: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com

Ted Bishop: tedbishop38pga@aol.com

In this episode, PGA Professionals Ted Bishop and Crystal Morse discuss some Best Practices that they have found to be effective in bringing out the best in your high school golfers!

Ted Bishop: tedbishop38pga@aol.com

Crystal Morse: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Charlevoix High School Golf Coach Doug Drenth to talk about his remarkable comeback after a tragic accident that involved his boys golf team, including his son.

Doug opens up about the challenges he’s faced, the mindset that kept him going, and how coaching became both his motivation and his therapy. It’s an inspiring story of resilience, determination, and the love of the kids that he coaches.

Read the Golfweek Story Here: https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/amateur/2025/09/22/charlevoix-deadly-golf-crash-reunion-miracles/86299006007/

Ted Bishop: tedbishop38pga@aol.com

Crystal Morse: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com

Ted Bishop, PGA and Crystal Morse, PGA have an in depth discussion with Dr. Bob Winters on building lasting confidence in high school golfers.

Dr. Bob Winters is an internationally recognized sport psychologist and performance consultant with over four decades of experience working with elite athletes. Dr. Winters has served as a mental coach to professional golfers on the PGA, LPGA, European, and Asian Tours, as well as top collegiate and junior players around the world. He holds advanced degrees in sport and exercise psychology, has taught at several universities, and has been a featured presenter at major coaching and sports science conferences.

He’s contributed to numerous books and articles on the mental game of golf and peak performance, and has been featured on Golf Channel, ESPN, and in leading golf publications. Dr. Winters has built a reputation as one of the foremost experts on confidence, focus, and competitive toughness and has become widely known as “The Confidence Doctor”

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Crystal Morse: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com

On Episode 19 of The High School Golf Podcast, Crystal Morse and Ted Bishop discuss challenges and best practices of coaching mental wellness in high school athletes.

Resources Mentioned:

NFHS Training: Golf Coach Training and Mental Wellness Training

https://nfhslearn.com/

You can reach out to Ted Bishop to get a copy of the Parent/Player Agreement and reach out to Crystal Morse for a copy of the Franklin Player Handbook!

Ted: tedbishop38pga@aol.com

Crystal: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com

In this episode, Crystal Morse and Ted Bishop discuss their team dynamic, how the season has played out so far and some of the challenges that they think all High School Golf Coaches can relate to.

Contact Info:

Crystal Morse: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com

Ted Bishop: tedbishop38pga@aol.com

On this Episode, PGA Professionals Crystal Morse and Ted Bishop offer resources and guidance on:

1. Making sure your players have the right clubs in their bag - proper wedge and long club gapping.

2. How to develop players of different skill levels using clubface knowledge and ball flight laws.

3. Specific on-course games and activities you can use during practice to help players succeed.

4. Short game activities to help players improve putting.

Crystal Morse: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com

Ted Bishop: tedbishop38pga@aol.com

In this episode, PGA Professionals, Crystal Morse and Ted Bishop discuss some of the mental challenges of playing High School golf and how coaches can help their players.

To go through the NFHS Golf Coaches Training mentioned, go to this link: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/coaching-golf

You can also go to the National High School Golf Association website for fantastic resources and information: https://highschoolgolf.org/

Ted Bishop: tedbishop38pga@aol.com

Crystal Morse: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com

In this episode, Crystal Morse and Ted Bishop discuss recent Coaches Training they completed and share with you effective ways to prepare for your season.

NFHS Coaches Training Link: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/coaching-golf

ADM Overview: https://www.pga.com/adm

ADM Activity Plans: https://my.pga.com/activity-plans

USGA Rules: https://www.usga.org/rules-hub.html

You can contact us to share your feedback and ideas by sending us an email:

Ted Bishop: tedbishop38pga@aol.com

Crystal Morse: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com

In this episode, Crystal Morse and Ted Bishop discuss specific ways that you can create a feeder system into your high school program and sustain it through mentoring, tournaments and other opportunities.

Resources Mentioned:

Watson Links: www.watsonlinks.org

Watson Links Contact: Steph Shogren: steph@watsonlinks.org

Ted Bishop email: tedbishop38pga@aol.com

Crystal Morse email: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com

In this episode Ted Bishop and Crystal Morse discuss place of play in High School Golf and what Coaches and Players can do to improve the pace of play.

Link to the Indiana High School Pace of Play Video: https://youtu.be/az7WqlURup0?si=jQ3W6jkn1nCZ_fjc

We would love to hear from you!

Ted Bishop: tedbishop38pga@aol.com

Crystal Morse: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com

Ted Bishop and Crystal Morse discuss the parent dynamic in youth golf and how parents and coaches can all work together to help their players succeed!

Crystal and Ted will be speaking at the 2026 PGA National High School Golf Coaches Conference at the PGA Show in Orlando on Thursday, January 22nd at 1:15pm - if you can't make it, sign up to tune in virtually!

• Giving your player freedom to make mistakes without over-coaching them during practices
• Letting golf be an outlet for your player - golf is to be a game that can be enjoyed for life, let it be a way they can escape stress.
• Communication: let your players find their own voice and encourage them to talk to coaches on their own.
• Be open with coaches about struggles your player may have....ADHD, problems focusing, anxiety or physical struggles...the more the coach knows, the better they can coach them.
• Find books and podcasts to help increase your knowledge:
• Books:

• Joe Torre "Ground Rules for Winners"
• Dan Hurley "Never Stop"
• Adam Grant "Hidden Potential"
• David Yeager "10 to 25" The Science of Motivating Young People

• Podcasts:

• The Golf Sit Down
• Winning Youth Coaching

Ted Bishop: tedbishop38pga@aol.com

Crystal Morse: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com

In this episode Crystal Morse and Ted Bishop discuss three specific ways to build confidence in players and help coach them through a fear of failure on the golf course.

You can reach Ted Bishop at tedbishop38pga@aol.com and you can reach Crystal Morse at crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com

In this episode, Ted Bishop and Crystal Morse discuss the challenges and advantages of coaching your players through seasonal transitions and give resources and guidance along the way.

Be sure to subscribe to The High School Golf Podcast on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts! We will be dropping a new episode every week during the winter!

Ted Bishop: tedbishop38pga@aol.com

Crystal Morse: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com

Our guest Ava Ray ended her high school career as one of the top female golfers in Franklin Community High School History then went on to have a successful college playing career at The University of Indianapolis, including helping her team win a National Championship.

Ava shares insight on high school golf, being an effective team leader and much more as we have a productive conversation that can benefit players, coaches and parents alike.

You can contact Ted Bishop at tedbishop38pga@aol.com and you can contact Crystal Morse at crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com

Ted Bishop and Crystal Morse recap the Franklin Boys Season and discuss what they learned as coaches including setting goals, managing players, coaching the 4 and 5 players in your lineup and the advantage of knowing the rules.

Ted Bishop and Crystal Morse discuss how players and coaches can manage expectations during the High School Golf Season.

We would love to hear your feedback and questions!

Ted Bishop: tedbishop38pga@aol.com

Crystal Morse: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com

Tune in as Ted Bishop and Crystal Morse discuss the Values of High School Golf with special guest Annabelle Pancake! Annabelle had a very successful High School career at Zionsville High School, went on to play at Clemson University and will be competing on the Epson Tour in 2025.

In this episode, Ted Bishop and Crystal Morse discuss key points to structuring a High School Golf Practice and certain approaches that they find effective to maximize their time with players.

Please reach out to Ted or Crystal to further discuss anything they talked about!

Ted Bishop: tedbishop38pga@aol.com

Crystal Morse: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com