Russell’s coaching philosophy is founded and grounded on the latest research around elite performance. This research is often empirically reviewed and then practically used. Russell’s promotes a holistic view embracing both the psychologically, biologically and social domains.
Whether you’re a junior chasing county selection, an amateur aiming to lower your handicap, or a professional preparing for tour events. Russell Evans Coaching offers structured, holistic programmes that deliver lasting results.
Junior golfers who want to develop all aspects of their game
Amateurs ready to commit to structured improvement
Elite players preparing for competitive success
Professionals looking for full-performance support and accountability
If you’re committed to doing the work, we’ll give you the plan and guidance to go further than you thought possible
Physical talent alone is won’t achieve excellence
‘Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work’ - Tim Notke
Elite performance is underpinned by an array of factors - social, physical, technical, tactical and psychological
Social, economic and family support influence participation and performance
Fundamental movement skills and physical literacy allow an athlete to be physically more coachable
From physical perspective, it’s important to train, speed, power and mobility for the modern game
Early successes aren’t always a predictor of long-term success
Every young person is a case study of one. We are all people not just golfers.
A blend of blocked/deliberate practice and social/fun play is important
It’s not what they do once in a while that matters; it’s what they do consistently that counts.
It’s important to praise effort over achievement
It’s essential to develop all the ‘Psychological Characteristics of Developing Excellence’ - PCDE’s
Self-mastery goals are essential in development
““Young players out there. Always give your best, that’s all you can do. You never know what might happen in this game” - Gary Player”