From College Golfer to Tour Aspirations: Coaching for Progress and Belief

Key Points

• Background & Journey
  Bryan began working with Warren before his freshman year of college, aiming to elevate his game.Their relationship evolved over 5+ years into a trusted player-coach partnership.Bryan is now competing on mini tours, working toward a long-term goal of playing on the PGA Tour.
• The Dashboard System
  They use a personal "dashboard" to track physical, emotional, and cognitive readiness.Helps identify what needs focus each day, creating momentum and preventing stagnation.Encourages short-term goals to build confidence on the path to long-term success.
• Key Coaching Tools & Lessons
  Customized swing drills helped address Bryan’s tendency to get too steep (due to height and baseball background).Focused on controlling ball flight with intentional shot shaping (e.g., “wipe the table” for low shots).Emphasized developing a “tool belt” of shot options, not just one-dimensional play.
• Swing Insights from Brooks Koepka’s Training
  Bryan draws on similarities between his own swing and Brooks’, referencing drills and footage.Uses key cues like “set the tray” or “cover it” to quickly reset during practice or tournaments.Maintains remote connection with Warren, even from tournaments, using video and feedback loops.
• Importance of Relationship & Communication
  Bryan emphasizes the value of Warren’s mentorship and accessibility.Having trust, comfort, and the ability to be vulnerable is key to growth and sustained improvement.The coach-student relationship extends beyond technique—it includes belief-building and mental resilience.
• Mental & Emotional Development
  Focus on being “comfortable with the uncomfortable” to unlock progress and breakthroughs.Learning to accept initial discomfort when making changes and pushing through it.Coaching includes both technical precision and emotional support to develop full-game confidence.
• Final Takeaway
  Their relationship is built on trust, communication, and continuous growth.Warren highlights that while the end result (e.g., PGA Tour) is unknown, consistent progress and belief are what matter most.