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From Worst to First: How JC Deacon Rebuilt Florida Golf into a National Champion

April 08, 2025 • Mindset Advantage, DJ Hillier • Season 1 • Episode 450

JC Deacon is the head coach of the premiere Florida Gators men’s golf team where has won multiple SEC championships and a national championship in 2023. As a former professional golfer himself, Deacon brings a deep understanding of the mental and strategic aspects of the game and is able to help his players when it matters most.

Topics

-Initial reactions getting the head coach job at 31 years old

-Keys from going last in the the conference to national championship

-Lessons learned from winning a national championship

-How to have difficult conversations with your team

-Strategies to be present as an athlete and as a coach

-What it really means to coach beyond the scoreboard

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