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The High School Golf Podcast
Hosted by Crystal Morse and Ted Bishop · EN
Join PGA Professionals, Ted Bishop and Crystal Morse as they discuss topics related to coaching High School Golf! This will be an informative and relevant podcast for coaches, parents, players, AD's and anyone involved with High School Golf.
Ted Bishop is the PGA General Manager at The Legends Golf Club in Franklin, Indiana along with being the 38th President of the PGA of America. Ted has received numerous accolades and accomplishments in the golf business and is passionate about coaching High School Golf and mentoring young golfers.
Crystal Morse is the PGA Head Professional at The Legends Golf Club and is passionate about player development as a 2-time winner of the Indiana Section PGA Youth Player Development Award and 2024 recipient of the National PGA Player Development Award. Crystal is passionate about growing the game and having a positive impact on youth golfers.
Ted and Crystal have been Co-Head Coaches of the Franklin Community HS Girls and Boys Golf Teams since 2020.
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Episode 18: New Season, New Coaching Challenges
5d ago00:29:42Tap to summarizeIn 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.comTed Bishop: tedbishop38pga@aol.com
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Episode 17: Helping High School Golf Coaches Develop Players of All Skill Levels
Apr 1300:31:01Tap to summarizeOn 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.comTed Bishop: tedbishop38pga@aol.com
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Episode 16: The Mental Game of High School Golf and Tools for Coaches
Mar 2400:29:19Tap to summarizeIn 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-golfYou can also go to the National High School Golf Association website for fantastic resources and information: https://highschoolgolf.org/Ted Bishop: tedbishop38pga@aol.comCrystal Morse: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com
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Episode 15: Essential Coaching Resources to Start Your Season
Mar 1000:22:33Tap to summarizeIn 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-golfADM Overview: https://www.pga.com/admADM Activity Plans: https://my.pga.com/activity-plansUSGA Rules: https://www.usga.org/rules-hub.htmlYou can contact us to share your feedback and ideas by sending us an email:Ted Bishop: tedbishop38pga@aol.comCrystal Morse: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com
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Episode 14: Growing and Sustaining Your High School Golf Program
Feb 2300:24:29Tap to summarizeIn 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.orgWatson Links Contact: Steph Shogren: steph@watsonlinks.orgTed Bishop email: tedbishop38pga@aol.comCrystal Morse email: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com
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Episode 13: Pace of Play Tips for Coaches and Players
Feb 900:22:02Tap to summarizeIn 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_fjcWe would love to hear from you!Ted Bishop: tedbishop38pga@aol.comCrystal Morse: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com
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Episode 12: The Parent Dynamic in High School Golf - A discussion for Coaches and Parents
Jan 1300:29:21Tap to summarizeTed 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 practicesLetting 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 PeoplePodcasts:The Golf Sit DownWinning Youth CoachingTed Bishop: tedbishop38pga@aol.comCrystal Morse: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com
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Episode 11: Building Confidence and Coaching Players Through a Fear of Failure
Dec 1700:27:31Tap to summarizeIn 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
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Episode 10: Coaching Players Through Seasonal Transitions
Dec 700:30:22Tap to summarizeIn 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.comCrystal Morse: crystal@thelegendsgolfclub.com
Transcribe →Episode 9: Balancing Personal Success and Team Success with/UIndy's Ava Ray
Nov 2900:27:44Tap to summarizeOur 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
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