Joey D Golf | From Cancer to Golf Success: Joey D's Path to Biomechanical Excellence

🎙 Welcome back to another compelling episode of Mick Unplugged! I'm your host, Mick Hunt, and today we have an extraordinary guest, Joey D, a renowned expert in biomechanics and golf-specific training. In this episode, Joey D dives deep into the long-standing skepticism around strength training in sports like golf and baseball, debunking myths about its impact on performance.| Joey shares his innovative approach to athletic training, which leverages a deep understanding of biomechanics and individual assessment to boost performance. We'll also explore Joey's personal journey of overcoming cancer, the life lessons he's learned, and how he's now helping athletes at every level through his golf academy and groundbreaking books, "Fix Your Body, Fix Your Swing" and "Hang the Banner." Joey D's insights on mindset, structured processes, and the importance of self-belief will undoubtedly inspire you. Plus, stay tuned to hear about his upcoming projects, including a new app and his foray into public speaking. This episode is filled with invaluable lessons on resilience, the power of mentorship, and the transformative nature of facing life's challenges head-on. Get ready for an inspiring conversation that goes beyond the green and into the heart of personal development. Let's dive in! 🌟 Takeaways: Choose to fight instead of giving in to fear and adversity. Focus on biomechanics and golf-specific training to optimize performance. Coach Joey D is embarking on a speaking journey to connect with and empower others. Questions & Answers: Question: Mick Hunt: Joey, how did you change the way strength training is perceived in golf? Joey D: By using biomechanics to show that strength training enhances swing efficiency and control, debunking old myths that it would hurt performance. 2. Question: Mick Hunt: What makes your training system so effective for athletes, Joey? Joey D: Our non-invasive method tailors training to individual needs, improving balance and performance without unnecessary strain. 3. Question: Mick Hunt: How did beating cancer influence your coaching and outlook on life? Joey D: It taught me resilience and the value of mindset shifts, helping me inspire athletes to view challenges as opportunities. Sound Bites "If you were going to live one more day and you had no more tomorrows, what choice would you make?" "I'm about to make that happen." "What you've taught has changed the way that most, if not all golfers approach fitness to the game." Connect and Discover Instagram: Instagram.com/joeydgolf Facebook: facebook.com/JoeyDGolf Website: joeydgolf.com Youtube: @JoeyDGolf Books: Fix Your Body, Fix Your Swing Hang the Banner: The Proven Golf Fitness Program Used by the Best Golfers in the World See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices