Mental Training Lab

The Long Game: Scott Stallings on Resilience, Recovery, and the Boston Marathon

Pete Kadushin, PhD Season 1 Episode 47

Today we’re stepping onto the course with PGA Tour pro Scott Stallings, a master of resilience who's turned his recent injuries into opportunities for personal growth. In this episode, Scott takes us through his intense rehab journey following a labrum and bicep tendon tear, and his ambitious goal of running the Boston Marathon. He also shares how his role as a coach for the University of Tennessee golf team has kept him deeply connected and engaged with the sport.

Scott also unpacked how he’s continued to adapt to evolving golf technology and shares training regimes that have significantly shaped his approach to both sport and life. He underscores the impact of mentoring young athletes, explaining how this experience has rejuvenated his love for the game and enriched his perspectives on performance and leadership.

Whether you're an athlete, coach, or anyone navigating through personal and professional challenges, Scott's insights on embracing discomfort and leveraging adversity for growth are incredibly enlightening. Get ready for a conversation filled with actionable insights on embracing discomfort, mentoring, and making the most out of every situation. Let’s get into it and find out how to play through the change and come out swinging!

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