Coach every kid, not just the ones who can already swing
Put Me in Coach gives you the complete playbook—age-appropriate practice plans, child-development tools, safety protocols, and youth protection training—so you can step onto that tee box ready, confident, and genuinely great for every kid on your roster.
The coaches kids remember forever aren't the ones who knew every rule—they're the ones who made every kid feel like they belonged on that tee box.— Leigh Baumann
What you'll learn
What you'll be able to do
- Design age-appropriate practice plans—from toddler tee-offs to high school varsity sessions—using the 20% of golf skills that drive 80% of on-course success.
- Apply safe, proven child-development techniques to communicate effectively with athletes of every age, ability level, and learning style, including neurodivergent and differently-abled youth.
- Select the right equipment, execute proper warm-ups, recognize early injury warning signs, and respond confidently to on-field medical emergencies from sprains to head injuries.
- Build an inclusive team culture using positive reinforcement, conflict resolution, and rotation strategies that make every child feel like a valued contributor—not just the star players.
- Implement youth protection best practices—safe communication, appropriate boundaries, abuse recognition, and mandatory reporting—to safeguard athletes and yourself.
- Partner with parents, set clear team expectations, and send home skill-building activities that extend coaching beyond the course and strengthen family connection to the game.
How it works
A school that adapts to you
This isn't a set of static videos. Every lesson is generated live and tuned to where you actually are.
We learn your level
A quick placement check tailors your starting point so you're never bored or lost.
Lessons adapt as you go
Each lesson is written for your pace and your goal, adjusting as your skills grow.
Your AI coach keeps you moving
Checkpoints, feedback, and gentle nudges turn progress into a real result.
The curriculum
What's inside your school
6 modules · 29 lessons
Know Your Game, Know Your Role
Establishes the coaching foundation by helping coaches self-assess, understand golf's rules and terminology, select age-appropriate equipment, and embrace the dual role of teacher and mentor.
- 1.1The Coach in the Mirror: Self-Assessment and Coaching IdentityIncluded
- 1.2Golf 101: Rules, Terminology, and the Spirit of the GameIncluded
- 1.3The Right Tools for Little Hands: Equipment Selection by AgeIncluded
- 1.4The 20% That Wins 80%: Core Skills Every Young Golfer NeedsIncluded
- 1.5Rules That Move: Keeping Up with Age-Group RegulationsIncluded
Coaching the Whole Child: Development, Communication, and Inclusion
Teaches coaches how to meet athletes where they are developmentally, communicate across ages and ability levels, and create an environment where every child thrives.
- 2.1Little Learners to Teen Competitors: Developmental Stages in Youth GolfIncluded
- 2.2Talking So Kids Listen: Communication by Age and PersonalityIncluded
- 2.3Every Athlete Belongs: Coaching Neurodivergent and Differently-Abled YouthIncluded
- 2.4Beginners, Late Starters, and Every Kid in BetweenIncluded
- 2.5Keeping Kids Engaged: Attention Spans, Motivation, and the Fun FactorIncluded
Building the Practice Tee: Plans, Drills, and Game Strategy
Equips coaches to design structured, age-appropriate practice sessions and translate fundamentals into competitive on-course strategy.
- 3.1Practice with Purpose: Designing Age-Appropriate Session PlansIncluded
- 3.2Drill Library: The Best Repetitions for Real ImprovementIncluded
- 3.3From the Range to the Course: Teaching Game Strategy and Decision-MakingIncluded
- 3.4Rotating Players and Managing Competitive TeamsIncluded
- 3.5At-Home Reps: Skill-Building Activities Coaches Can Send HomeIncluded
Culture, Character, and Team Chemistry
Guides coaches in building a positive, inclusive team culture grounded in positive reinforcement, conflict resolution, and shared identity.
- 4.1The Culture You Create: Setting the Tone from Day OneIncluded
- 4.2The Power of Positive: Reinforcement, Encouragement, and Confidence BuildingIncluded
- 4.3Handling Heat: Difficult Behaviors, Conflict, and Tough ConversationsIncluded
- 4.4Teamwork on an Individual Sport: Fostering Belonging and InclusionIncluded
- 4.5Team-Building Activities That Actually WorkIncluded
Safety First: Injury Prevention, Emergency Response, and Athlete Wellness
Prepares coaches to create a physically safe environment by preventing injuries, recognizing warning signs, and responding confidently to emergencies.
- 5.1Before the First Swing: Warm-Ups, Cool-Downs, and Injury PreventionIncluded
- 5.2Spot It Early: Recognizing Signs of Injury and OveruseIncluded
- 5.3When Things Go Wrong: Responding to Sprains, Breaks, and Head InjuriesIncluded
- 5.4Medical Emergencies and When to Call for HelpIncluded
Safe Coaching: Youth Protection, Parent Partnerships, and Community
Covers the non-negotiable responsibilities of every youth coach—child safety, appropriate boundaries, mandatory reporting, and building a strong parent community.
- 6.1Safe by Design: Boundaries, Communication, and Avoiding One-on-One SituationsIncluded
- 6.2Recognizing Abuse and Understanding Mandatory ReportingIncluded
- 6.3Child Safety Guidelines and Legal ResponsibilitiesIncluded
- 6.4The Parent Partnership: Setting Expectations and Building CommunityIncluded
- 6.5Beyond the Course: Extending the Program into Families and CommunitiesIncluded
Who it's for
Is this you?
First-time parent coaches
You signed up because your kid needed a coach and you play a little golf—now you need a real plan, fast.
School & PE staff
You're adding golf to your after-school or PE program and need age-appropriate structure, safety protocols, and parent communication tools built in from the start.
Recreation department coordinators
You run youth sports leagues and need coaches who can handle diverse ability levels, manage teams equitably, and keep kids safe on the course.
Church & community volunteers
You're coaching because you love kids and love golf—and you want to do it right, with the youth protection practices and character-building tools the role deserves.
Returning coaches leveling up
You've coached a few seasons but want stronger inclusion strategies, a deeper drill library, and current best practices for neurodivergent athletes and youth safety.
Junior golf program directors
You're building or growing a structured junior program and need a coaching framework that scales from the youngest beginners to competitive high school players.
Questions
Frequently asked
Your teacher
A note from your teacher
Leigh Baumann
If you're reading this, there's a good chance you said "yes" before you felt fully ready. Maybe a league coordinator called and you're the only person in the room who plays golf. Maybe your kid joined a program and somehow you're now the one holding the clipboard. Maybe you've been coaching for years but always felt like you were figuring it out as you went, one season at a time.
I see you. And I want you to know: that moment of saying yes anyway—that's already the most important thing. The rest is coachable.
What I've learned, working with young golfers across every age and ability level, is that the coaches who matter most to kids aren't always the ones with the lowest handicap or the most technical knowledge. They're the ones who show up prepared, stay calm when things go sideways, make every child feel like they belong, and know how to protect the kids in their care. That's exactly what this school is designed to help you become.
Put Me in Coach grew out of a simple frustration: there was no single resource that treated youth golf coaching like the whole, complex, incredibly rewarding job it actually is. The swing tips were everywhere. The child-development tools, the safety protocols, the parent communication frameworks, the inclusion strategies for neurodivergent athletes—those were scattered across textbooks, certification courses, and hard-won experience. I wanted to put it all in one place, in language that a first-year volunteer or a seasoned school coach could actually use on Monday morning.
So that's what this is. It's the playbook I wish I'd had. It covers the 20% of golf skills that will make the biggest difference for your young players, but it also covers what to do when a kid goes down on the course, how to talk to a ten-year-old who's shutting down versus a teenager who's acting out, how to build a team culture in a sport that's technically played alone, and how to make sure every family feels like a partner in your program—not an obstacle to it.
You don't have to have all the answers before you start. You just have to care about the kids. I'll help with the rest. Come on in—let's get to work.
— Leigh Baumann
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