Comments for Brian Ondrako - The Best in Raleigh Golf Instruction http://ondrakogolf.com Brian Ondrako Golf Instruction is based in Raleigh, North Carolina and offers premium golf lessons to golfers of all skill levels Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:17:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on A Game Where We Don’t Think! Who would have thought? by Brian http://ondrakogolf.com/2009/04/01/a-game-where-we-dont-think-who-would-have-thought/#comment-4 Brian Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:17:25 +0000 http://ondrakogolf.com/blog/?p=112#comment-4 Robin, thank you for the insight. I was merely stating the simple truth of what you said that the preparation over an extended period of time has allowed these top athletes to react instead of thinking about the action. The average golfer needs to prepare more which will help lead to better results, however, most players have an ability inside them from some years of preparation except that they cloud that judgement and confidence by letting fear creep in. This ultimately makes the player think more about the action instead of reacting. Thank you for your thoughts. Very informative. Talk to you soon. Robin, thank you for the insight. I was merely stating the simple truth of what you said that the preparation over an extended period of time has allowed these top athletes to react instead of thinking about the action. The average golfer needs to prepare more which will help lead to better results, however, most players have an ability inside them from some years of preparation except that they cloud that judgement and confidence by letting fear creep in. This ultimately makes the player think more about the action instead of reacting. Thank you for your thoughts. Very informative. Talk to you soon.

]]> Comment on A Game Where We Don’t Think! Who would have thought? by Robin Holloway http://ondrakogolf.com/2009/04/01/a-game-where-we-dont-think-who-would-have-thought/#comment-3 Robin Holloway Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:27:24 +0000 http://ondrakogolf.com/blog/?p=112#comment-3 Brian, Instead of saying these elite athletes "reacted" to their touchdown throw, winning jumper, or drop shot, would it not be fairer to say they were so focused in the moment that there was no internal dialogue? A term like "reacted" signifies that there is no forethought, and these athletes have practiced over and over again (both mentally and physically) on how to respond in certain situations. They have spent so much time practicing and anticipating that they are able to circumvent surprises in competition. Optimal performance may occur by maintaining focus on the present. For a strong performance in any sport at a top level, a lengthy preparation has already taken place. Therefore, while they may react in the winning shot or throw, this reaction has come with lots and lots of hard work (which most likely has included a correct thought process.) Brian,

Instead of saying these elite athletes “reacted” to their touchdown throw, winning jumper, or drop shot, would it not be fairer to say they were so focused in the moment that there was no internal dialogue? A term like “reacted” signifies that there is no forethought, and these athletes have practiced over and over again (both mentally and physically) on how to respond in certain situations. They have spent so much time practicing and anticipating that they are able to circumvent surprises in competition. Optimal performance may occur by maintaining focus on the present. For a strong performance in any sport at a top level, a lengthy preparation has already taken place. Therefore, while they may react in the winning shot or throw, this reaction has come with lots and lots of hard work (which most likely has included a correct thought process.)

]]> Comment on Certified Professional Test Passed!!! by Brian http://ondrakogolf.com/2011/03/08/certified-professional-test-passed/#comment-8 Brian Fri, 20 May 2011 22:17:32 +0000 http://ondrakogolf.com/?p=593#comment-8 Great to hear that you are doing well. Hopefully the tournament went well and you are continuing your improvement. Can't wait to work with you soon. Take care. Great to hear that you are doing well. Hopefully the tournament went well and you are continuing your improvement. Can’t wait to work with you soon. Take care.

]]> Comment on Certified Professional Test Passed!!! by Jason Grieco http://ondrakogolf.com/2011/03/08/certified-professional-test-passed/#comment-7 Jason Grieco Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:42:09 +0000 http://ondrakogolf.com/?p=593#comment-7 Nice job Brian. Congrats. Thanks so much for the time you've spent on my swing. Some things are beginning to take hold. I have a fun tourney in Pinehurst with some college buds this weekend to put things to the test. Will see you soon. Jason Nice job Brian. Congrats. Thanks so much for the time you’ve spent on my swing. Some things are beginning to take hold. I have a fun tourney in Pinehurst with some college buds this weekend to put things to the test. Will see you soon. Jason

]]> Comment on Certified Professional Test Passed!!! by Eric Edwards http://ondrakogolf.com/2011/03/08/certified-professional-test-passed/#comment-6 Eric Edwards Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:40:28 +0000 http://ondrakogolf.com/?p=593#comment-6 Congrats Brian. I know it has been a while since I have seen you but I do take a look at your blog all the time and really enjoy your post. I wish you all the best and I hope to get back to see you sometime. Keep up the good work. Congrats Brian. I know it has been a while since I have seen you but I do take a look at your blog all the time and really enjoy your post. I wish you all the best and I hope to get back to see you sometime. Keep up the good work.

]]> Comment on Pga demo day by Lee http://ondrakogolf.com/2011/01/26/pga-demo-day/#comment-5 Lee Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:06:11 +0000 http://ondrakogolf.com/pga-demo-day/#comment-5 I see a future home for one of those in my bag. I see a future home for one of those in my bag.

]]> Comment on I thought I left NY to get away from the snow!!! by Aaron http://ondrakogolf.com/2009/03/02/i-thought-i-left-ny-to-get-away-from-the-snow/#comment-2 Aaron Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:30:19 +0000 http://ondrakogolf.com/blog/?p=31#comment-2 Brian, I'm enjoying the blog and am looking forward to my lesson tomorrow. The weather is going to be great this weekend and am thankful for no more snow. :-) Brian,
I’m enjoying the blog and am looking forward to my lesson tomorrow. The weather is going to be great this weekend and am thankful for no more snow. :-)

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