• Cultivating Excellence on and off the Green: Kevin Rhoads of Harvard Men's Golf

  • Feb 13 2024
  • Length: 55 mins
  • Podcast
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Cultivating Excellence on and off the Green: Kevin Rhoads of Harvard Men's Golf

  • Summary

  • Have you ever peered into the mind of a coach who shapes Ivy League scholars into golfing masters? Kevin Rhodes, Harvard University's men's head golf coach, joins us for a conversation that's as much about the swing as it is about the strategy behind crafting well-rounded student-athletes. With a heritage steeped in golf and a dual role at the storied Country Club in Brookline, Kevin imparts wisdom that strikes a chord not just with those aiming for the green but anyone seeking balance in life's pursuits.

    Amid our candid discussion, we navigate the complexities of collegiate time management, uncovering how Harvard's golfers juggle the demands of academia and athletics with finesse under Kevin's tutelage. Mental fortitude takes center stage as we reveal how leadership, developing a critical yet nurturing coaching voice, and embracing technology can galvanize an athlete's growth. But it's not all about the digital; we also pay homage to the timeless virtues of patience and presence in the quest for personal and professional excellence.

    In our final strokes, Kevin and I celebrate the intrinsic joys of the coaching journey, from the revelatory impacts of biohacking on performance to the simple pleasures found in refining a skill or mentoring a willing pupil. Leadership anecdotes and high-performance insights are par for the course as we recognize the Harvard men's team's influence on the golfing world. Tune in, get inspired, and discover the lessons from the fairway that apply far beyond the 18th hole.

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