From Backyard Swings to Elite Coach: A 40-Year Journey in Golf Development

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Mike Schy

From Fresno beginnings to elite coach, Mike Schy built a culture of junior competition, a ‘learn to win’ mindset, and long-term coaching (Forty Days to Better Golf), growing Dragonfly into a training hub and instilling discipline on/off the course.

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24 videos1hr 28min
How to Hit a Golf Ball Farther: 4 Power Sources + Junior-Safe Training
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How to Hit a Golf Ball Farther: 4 Power Sources + Junior-Safe Training
How Bryson Used AI and Video to Build a World-Class Swing
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How Bryson Used AI and Video to Build a World-Class Swing
How to Practice Like a Pro: Launch Monitors, Daily Routines & Structured Drills
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How to Practice Like a Pro: Launch Monitors, Daily Routines & Structured Drills
The Schy Circle: Bryson’s Swing Trainer for Repeatable, Pressure-Proof Mechanics
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The Schy Circle: Bryson’s Swing Trainer for Repeatable, Pressure-Proof Mechanics
Alignment Station Drill: Yardstick & Aim Sticks for Consistent Ball Position
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Alignment Station Drill: Yardstick & Aim Sticks for Consistent Ball Position
Educated Hands: Train Full, Half & Reverse Wrist Rolls for Shot Control
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Educated Hands: Train Full, Half & Reverse Wrist Rolls for Shot Control
40 Years of Golf Coaching: Training Tools, Club Fitting & the Formula for Champions
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40 Years of Golf Coaching: Training Tools, Club Fitting & the Formula for Champions
From Forward Tees to 59: Bryson’s Path to Scoring Mastery
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From Forward Tees to 59: Bryson’s Path to Scoring Mastery
Why Learning to Win Matters: Age-Based Competition Plans for Junior Golfers
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Why Learning to Win Matters: Age-Based Competition Plans for Junior Golfers
Inside The Lab: High-Tech Golf Training with AI, Simulators & RoboGolfPro
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Inside The Lab: High-Tech Golf Training with AI, Simulators & RoboGolfPro
The Art of Green Reading: Vector Putting & the 1-in-1 Aim Rule
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The Art of Green Reading: Vector Putting & the 1-in-1 Aim Rule
The Truth About Distance — Why Center Contact Beats Swing Speed
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The Truth About Distance — Why Center Contact Beats Swing Speed
Tracking Data & Self-Awareness: The Fastest Way to Lower Golf Scores
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Tracking Data & Self-Awareness: The Fastest Way to Lower Golf Scores
Tracing Drill for Golf: Replace the Schy Circle with Two Aim Sticks
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Tracing Drill for Golf: Replace the Schy Circle with Two Aim Sticks
The Magic of the Right Arm: Triangle Structure, Extensor Action & Power
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The Magic of the Right Arm: Triangle Structure, Extensor Action & Power
The Wedge Game: Pressure Left, No Shift & Clock System Distance Control
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The Wedge Game: Pressure Left, No Shift & Clock System Distance Control
Create a Daily Golf Fundamentals Checklist: Grip, Posture & Alignment
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Create a Daily Golf Fundamentals Checklist: Grip, Posture & Alignment
The Mike Schy Story: 40 Years Coaching, Junior Roots & A Giving Philosophy
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The Mike Schy Story: 40 Years Coaching, Junior Roots & A Giving Philosophy
Putting Speed Control: Ultimate Gate Drill (Bryson DeChambeau Method)
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Putting Speed Control: Ultimate Gate Drill (Bryson DeChambeau Method)
How to Develop a Golf Swing: Clubface Control, Hand Awareness & Layers
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How to Develop a Golf Swing: Clubface Control, Hand Awareness & Layers
Bryson DeChambeau Drill: Right-Arm Drive for Clean Contact & Consistency
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Bryson DeChambeau Drill: Right-Arm Drive for Clean Contact & Consistency
Control Your Golf Swing at High Speeds: Release, Gear, & Grip Essentials
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Control Your Golf Swing at High Speeds: Release, Gear, & Grip Essentials
The Triangle Assembly: Elbows Down for a Connected, Repeatable Golf Swing
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The Triangle Assembly: Elbows Down for a Connected, Repeatable Golf Swing
The Clock System: Consistent Wedge & Iron Distance Control Under Pressure
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The Clock System: Consistent Wedge & Iron Distance Control Under Pressure
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Eduardo Celles: The Lifelong Journey of a Golf Teacher Who Trained a World No. 1
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The Mike Schy Story: 40 Years Coaching, Junior Roots & A Giving Philosophy
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What Led to My Success as a Coach: Passion, Persistence & Lifelong Learning in Golf Instruction
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