I am amazed by the vast knowledge that is out in the world and how we must continue to learn if we continue to teach. I read a lot, sometimes in spurts, but I have this appetite that makes me want to know things. I think it is so important to cover every aspect of a subject, to delve into the way others think and what they have found out about certain things.

I aspire to be the best golf coach in the world (I think I am already there) so that means that I must continue my quest for knowledge. Right now I am reading the Annual Review of Golf Coaching 2008 which is cutting edge material from all over the world. I just got in and I am starting to read a book by Eric Hawkens which pertains to dance and I believe that any graceful movement can teach us about the golf swing. I have about 6 more books on the go. I just reviewed our Canadian Long Term Player Development guide which is awesome stuff on how to grow the game and make our country’s players better.

I tell you all this because I believe there are teachers out there that remain status quo and never change or learn new ways to do things. We must continue as a service to our students to prepare them the best we can for the things to come in their future. This holds true for every subject and those that dare to teach must not be afraid to learn.

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