In this episode of the Golf Mom Mindset Podcast, we sit down with Kathryn Hosch, Head Women’s Golf Coach at Cal State Fullerton and former Division I athlete, to break down what really matters in the college golf recruiting process.

With experience as both a player and coach within the same program, Kathryn shares a behind-the-scenes look at how coaches evaluate recruits—and why scores and swing videos are only part of the story. From character and attitude to family dynamics and culture fit, this conversation is a must-listen for junior golfers and parents navigating the path to playing at the next level.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• What college coaches are really looking for beyond scores
• When and how to communicate with coaches
• Tournament schedules and realistic expectations
• Practice habits that separate recruits
• The role of parents in the recruiting process
• How to identify the right college fit (and avoid the transfer portal)
• Subtle red flags coaches notice during visits
• How motherhood has shaped Kathryn’s coaching style and leadership

Connect with Coach Hosch:

📲 Instagram: @coach_hosch

⛳ Team Instagram: @fullertonwgolf

🔗 Recruiting Page: https://spark.adobe.com/page/GZQNzNkGeSB10/

🌐 Program Page: https://fullertontitans.com/sports/womens-golf

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Join us this week as we welcome Scott Shepard, a Central Florida-based 4x Top 50 Golf Digest Fitness Trainer and Sports Physical Therapist, who is transforming the way golfers move, train, and perform on the course. Scott is the creator of the AdventHealth Golf PFX program, a personalized golf performance training system designed to optimize swing mechanics, mobility, strength, and speed for golfers of all ages and skill levels.

Scott works with elite junior golfers, professional players, top golf academies, and instructors worldwide to create custom training programs that improve performance through positional mobility, strength, and swing speed training. He’s also the Golf Fitness Trainer for Rollins College and Seminole State College Women’s Golf programs, a contributor to PGA.com and GOLFFOREVER fitness programs, and a brand ambassador for Payntr Golf Shoes.

In this episode, Scott shares:

• How golf-specific fitness transforms your swing and performance
• Training strategies for junior and professional golfers
• The science behind positional mobility, strength, and swing speed
• Tips for creating a sustainable golf fitness routine at any level

Connect with Scott:

🌐 Website: golfPFX.com

📧 Email: DrivenGPT@gmail.com

📸 Instagram: @ShepardGolfPT

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Today on the show, I’m joined by Zach Neal, CEO and Founder of GolfDads — a former professional baseball player who competed at the highest level in both the United States and Japan before stepping into his most important role yet: Dad.

After time in Major League Baseball and playing professionally in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball, Zach traded clubhouse life for carpool lines, bedtime routines, and building a golf brand rooted in purpose and family.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The mindset shift from pro athlete to fully present father

• The reality of balancing golf, career, marriage, and raising two young kids

• How GolfDads evolved from a simple idea into a growing movement and loyal community

• The behind-the-scenes challenges of designing and manufacturing apparel

• His love for great golf courses and the ones that have left a lasting impression

• Why fatherhood completely redefined how he measures success

This conversation goes far beyond sports. It’s about identity, growth, and redefining ambition when your family becomes your greatest legacy.

If you love golf, parenting, entrepreneurship, and honest conversations about building something meaningful while raising a family — this episode is for you.

Connect with Zach Neal and Golf Dads at https://www.instagram.com/_golf_dads_/

Shop his store at: https://www.golfdadsproshop.com/

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