I remember when I first started teaching golf and how passionate I was to learn as much about teaching as possible. I would buy all the books, videos, and magazines to learn what the best instructors were teaching to their students. Debating swing theory with my good friend and fellow teacher Ted was always a way for me to be clear on what my teaching philosophy was going to be. Now 15 years later I am amazed at the current crop of teaching pros that learn one swing theory early and will not even listen to what another teaching believes. I may not agree with every top pro; however I have learned from teachers that taught opposite styles (Eddie Merrins vs. David Leadbetter). The teachers of today rely to heavily on video and not enough on teaching. Teaching encompasses communication, learning styles, patience, and most of all getting results. I still hear from golfers who were taught by some name teachers that didn’t understand basic cause/effect of what their miss was and just tried to fit the student into a model. Improving your golf performance needs to include a teacher who can work with you as an individual, not the cookie cutter approach. My advice for students is to ask better questions from your coaches. Ask the tough questions that will make the coach squirm. When I have that type of student I love it because it challenges me and keeps the student on top of his or her learning.