Rick Sessinghaus Named Top Golf Instructor in Los Angeles Area by Southern California PGA!
Finally a golf academy that addresses all aspects of a golfer: mental, physical, and swing. Golf is a challenging game and so many golfers are frustrated with their performance. Golfers have struggled to find ways to be consistent through traditional golf instruction or buying the latest driver. Peak performance in golf is the ability to integrate your mind, body, and swing to shoot lower scores and enjoy the game more.
Rick Sessinghaus Named Top 25 Instructors in America by Golf Tips Magazine for 2011-2012 and named 2008 Southern California PGA Metro Teacher of the Year!
To book a lesson please call Rick at 818-843-1004 or click here.
Rick Sessinghaus, Psy.D, PGA
Rick Sessinghaus is known as “Golf’s Mental Coach”. He is the expert on the mindset principles that make or break performance on and off the course. His coaching has helped top junior, collegiate, and professional golfers reach new levels of performance. He is an Instructional Editor for Golf Tips magazine and can be seen on Fox Sports Network as a mental game contributor. Rick’s book Golf: The Ultimate Mind Game has been featured in national golf magazines and used by leading golf instructors across the country as the “best resource to improve your mental game.”
Rick’s teaching philosophy revolves around his Mind-Body-Swing performance system. Every golfer is evaluated on his or her mental skill, physical fitness level, and technical skills to uncover the best path for improvement. Rick is an expert in all the performance factors that golfers need to reach their goals.
As a sought after speaker and trainer to those companies looking to improve the key skills of motivation, focus, confidence, and execution, Rick’s Take AIM system for mastering the mental game skills has been used in his unique business training format. Rick uses golf as the metaphor for improving business performance.
As a former professional golfer, Rick has now found more satisfaction helping others achieve their dreams than he did in his own competitive career. Long intrigued by the fact that physical skills were rarely the determining factor in athletic success, he studied the mental and emotional skills that make or break a performance. Adding to his Bachelors Degree in Speech Communications, Rick received his Masters and Doctorate Degree in Applied Sports Psychology.
As he continues to enrich the quality of people’s lives through his proven performance enhancement system, Rick is constantly researching the latest scientific findings pertinent to achievement in golf and life. He lives with his beautiful wife Kathy and daughters Grace and Katy, and son Grant in Burbank, CA.
Member of the PGA (Professional Golfers Association of America)
Certified Golf Fitness Trainer with TPI (Titleist Performance Institute
Advisory Staff Member for Wilson Staff Co.
Certified Master Trainer of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
Mental Game Certified Professional
Trained to administer/evaluate the TAIS (The Attentional and Interpersonal Style inventory), which has been used with Olympic athletes, CEO’s of Fortune 500 companies, high ranking military personnel, and many others looking to improve their performance.
2008 Southern California PGA Metro Teacher of the Year
Director of Instruction for Chevy Chase Country Club in Glendale, CA
Named Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructors in America
To Book a lesson please call Rick at 818-843-1004 or click here
Rick Sessinghaus named Top 25 Instructors by Golf Tips Magazine and named Southern California PGA Metro Chapter Teacher of the Year
Isn’t it time to finally reach your golf goals? Rick has developed a program for you to make that a reality. If your goal is to improve by 3 shots or to play on the PGA Tour Rick has the experience and knowledge to shorten your learning curve and help you achieve more in your game in 3 months then the previous year.
Golf Instruction Programs
Train Like a Pro Program
This is the complete training program to accelerate your golf improvement. This includes everything that Rick Sessinghaus offers:
Detailed evaluation of your golf skills
Use video to assess fundamentals, swing motion
On course instruction
Learn the vital skills of course management
Master all the different shots that you face like uneven lies, bunkers, and rough
Develop creativity with your short game
Complete Physical Assessment
Receive an official TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) Golf Fitness Assessment
Customized TPI exercise program
Mental Game Plan
Take the GMAP (Golfers Mental Aptitude Profile)
Coaching on the mental game including developing:
Focus
Confidence
Mental Toughness
Access to over 50 mental game worksheets
Customized Practice Schedule
Get more out of your practice sessions
Learn to practice in both the training mindset and trusting mindset
Email assess to feedback on your practice sessions
This program is not for everyone. It is reserved for those golfers that expect more out of their game and need the best instruction program to push them to the next level. This program takes dedication. You will have access to Rick Sessinghaus via phone and email in between coaching sessions to support you. This program is limited so please contact Rick today if you are ready to train like a pro.
To schedule a meeting to see if this program is right for you please call Rick at 818-843-1004 or click here
Monthly Improvement Program
This is the most popular program for golfers who want to get better quickly, but don’t have the time that the Train like a Pro program requires. With the monthly program you will be coached by Rick Sessinghaus in all aspects of his performance system. Rick will use video to assess your skills and work with you to create a plan to achieve your goals. Every month you will take at least 3 lessons with a detailed plan for improvement that will include:
Swing drills to correct flaws
Exercises to achieve strength, flexibility, balance
Mental skill improvement learning pre-shot routine and course strategy
Practice plan to get better fast
And so much more
Series Improvement Program
This is for the golfer that is challenged by finding time to practice and play yet really wants to get better. This program is a spaced out performance program that includes everything in a monthly program but spread over several months. This program is popular with the golfer that can only practice at home, play on the course once a month, and has limited time to do exercises. Rick condenses his coaching system into a manageable program that includes improvement of mind, body, and swing. Here the golfer uses the lesson time to re-enforce good fundamentals, learn some basic exercises, and develop simple mental game strategies for the course to be at your best.
To schedule a lesson please call Rick at 818-843-1004 or click here
Other Programs
VIP Day- This is one-on-one instruction from 8am-4pm.
The full day includes:
Complete swing evaluation with video
TPI Fitness assessment with customized exercise program
Individualized Mental Game Plan
Short game instruction
9 Hole Playing Lesson
Lunch with Rick
Copy of Rick Sessinghaus’ book Golf: The Ultimate Mind Game
½ Day VIP Day- This is a 4 hour instruction day that includes:
Swing evaluation using video
TPI Fitness assessment with customized exercise program
Short game instruction
3 Hole Playing lesson to cover the mental game basics
Copy of Rick Sessinghaus’ book Golf: The Ultimate Mind Game
To schedule a VIP Day please call Rick at 818-843-1004 or click here
Rick can customize a coaching program for you depending on your goals, work ethic, and motivation to improve. Please contact me to customize the best program for you. Rick teaches at Chevy Chase Country Club in Glendale, CA and serves the surrounding cities such as Pasadena, La Canada, Burbank, and Los Angeles.
Finally a junior golf academy that offers a complete training system to develop junior golfers both on and off the course. Golf teaches many valuable life lessons and that is why coaching young players should include improving all aspects of a junior golfer including:
Golf Mechanics- fundamentals to advanced techniques
Playing the Game- learning the shots, course management
Character Development- honesty, respect, leadership
My mission is to:
“Create Junior Champions on and off the golf course”
This means each junior will:
Lower his or her scores
Enjoy playing
Respect the rules and etiquette of the game
Thrive under tournament pressure
Play for his or her high school golf team
Create long term friendships with other junior golfers
Be provided with the opportunity to earn a college scholarship
Develop leadership skills
Deal with adversity
The Rick Sessinghaus Junior Golf Academy offers programs for all juniors no matter what their level of experience. I have taught hundreds of beginners and many nationally tournament winners.
Believe me, there is a program for every junior.
The College Prep Program
This is the ultimate program for the parents looking to fully develop their child’s golf skills with the ultimate goal of playing at the collegiate level. This program is for juniors who currently play regional and national tournaments and are seeking to improve their ranking. This all encompassing program provides your child with a total performance package.
On-going assessments to measure fitness improvements
Increase power and consistency
Nutritional guidance
Mental Game Coaching
Assessment of junior’s mental skills
Mental Game plan to maximize focus, confidence, and mental toughness
Tournament Preparation like the pros
Playing great under pressure
College Recruiting process
Work with Rick Sessinghaus’ recruiting expert Chris Berg
Create a detailed plan to get noticed by college coaches
To sign up for the College Prep Program call Rick now at 818-843-1004 or click here. This program has limited availability.
Thank you again for your great support of our junior summits. This year, we had 264 parents and juniors attend these events and we thank you for the invaluable information that you provided to them. The participants certainly shared the same enthusiasm and feedback on how valuable and appreciated your information was. We appreciate your willingness to be available and look forward to next year.
Kind Regards, KEVIN GIGAX | Executive Director SCGA FOUNDATION
The Tournament Golfer Program
This program is designed for the competitive golfer who is new to tournament play. This one on one coaching program focuses on developing the advanced playing skills needed to succeed in junior tournaments.
The junior golfer will learn:
Shot making techniques such as fades, draws, flop shots, trajectory control, different lies
Playing your best in a tournament
How to prepare for a tournament
What to expect with the different junior tours
Introduction to the Mental Game
Developing a pre-shot routine
Dealing with pressure
Building confidence
Learn the rules and etiquette
Developing a practice plan
Introduction to golf fitness
Basic exercises to improve balance, strength, and flexibility
How to warm-up before a big event
To sign up for The Tournament Golfer Program call Rick at 818-843-1004 or click here.
The Recreation Golfer Program
The program is designed to introduce a young player to the great game of golf. This is a monthly group lesson program to start the junior on the proper path to enjoy the game. The group classes consist of up to 8 juniors. The classes meet once a week for one hour.
The classes cover:
Basic skill development
Fundamentals of putting, chipping, and full swing
Introduction to the rules and etiquette of golf
Time on the golf course to become comfortable in actual playing conditions
Character development with lessons on integrity, honesty, and discipline
These classes fill up fast and start the first week of every month. Call Rick at 818-843-1004 or click here to sign up for the next session
Tour Team Seminars
These once a month seminars are led by experts in golf. The purpose is to help both the juniors and parents to develop great golf skills. These seminars are held on Saturday for two hours.
Future topics include:
SCPGA Rules Official discussing rules and their importance.
National Fitness expert presenting state-of-the-art junior exercise programs
Rick Sessinghaus coaching the mental game skills of champions
Top Yoga instructor revealing the keys to flexibility and how it enhances the golf game
Chris Berg providing insight into the mistakes made in the college recruiting process and how to avoid them
Wilson Golf demonstrating proper club fitting and the importance of equipment for your game
These popular seminars are the most cost effective way to get the best information on golf performance.
For more information and the current calendar contact Rick at 818-843-1004 or click here.
The Rick Sessinghaus Junior Golf Academy serves the cities of Glendale, Burbank, La Canada, La Crescenta, Pasadena, and Los Angeles.
Golf is a challenging game and many golfers are frustrated with their performance. The most overlooked area that will make the biggest difference is the MENTAL GAME of GOLF. Golfers have struggled to find ways to be consistent through traditional golf instruction or buying the latest state of the art driver. Peak performance in golf is the ability to integrate your mind, body, and swing to shoot lower scores and with an increased enjoyment of the game.
What Rick Sessinghaus, “Golf’s Mental Coach” teaches is a system of improvement that integrates these three factors. The psychology of golf has become more accepted as a way to lower scores, yet so many are still confused about what it is and how to apply it to their game.
Rick utilizes his Take AIM system of improvement.
This consists of:
Assessing current goals and challenges for improvement
Implementing the skills needed to reach your goals
Mastering these skills so you can perform at your best no matter the situation
Here are some of the skills that are learned to reach your goals.
Blocking out distractions and focusing on the correct cues on the course
Playing with confidence all the time!
Staying mentally tough even after poor shots
Being prepared to play your best in competition
Mastering your swing fundamentals so you can just play golf
Understanding how your golf fitness will affect your performance
Taking your range game to the golf course
Developing a practice schedule that will accelerate your improvements
Rick’s experience includes:
Playing at both the collegiate and professional level
Member of the PGA
Holds a Doctorate in Applied Sports Psychology
Mental Game Certified Professional
Working with golfers who have won at every level
Instructional Editor for Golf Tips Magazine
Featured on Fox Sports Network
Author of Golf: The Ultimate Mind Game
2008 Southern California PGA Metro Teacher of the Year
Director of Instruction for Chevy Chase Country Club
“Rick’s insights into the mental game have helped several of my students achieve their goals. He is an expert in sports psychology.”
–Brady Riggs, Top 100 Golf Instructor
Introduction to Mental Game Coaching
Listen to this 12 minute introduction to golf’s mental game Download MP3
To schedule a Mental Game coaching session call Rick at 818-843-1004 or click here.
With my extensive background in athletics, I know what the difference is between being the best and just being another competitor. Athletic competition requires the mental and emotional skills to play at one’s best. With my coaching, a golfer will improve in the following areas:
Sustaining motivation
Focusing despite distractions
Controlling emotions
Preparing for competition
Performing well under the most extreme pressure
Becoming mentally tough even when obstacles arise
Develop winning routines
Identifying the beliefs and attitudes that hinder your performance.
Shattering the mental obstacles to break through your performance barriers.
Mastering proven mental strategies to give your performance a boost!
With improved mental and emotional skills you will:
Shoot lower scores
Play great in tournaments
Be prepared for any situation
Enjoy the game more
Achieve your golf goals
What you get:
A personalized performance assessment (TAIS) to find out your strengths and weaknesses.
Assessment of current skills, goals, and challenges
Weekly coaching sessions by telephone (Four 60 minute coaching sessions per month) with “Golf’s Mental Coach”, Rick Sessinghaus
Custom mental game lesson plans sent to you via email or fax
Sport Psychology Customized Coaching Options:
In person hands on training with Rick Sessinghaus at Chevy Chase Country Club in Glendale, CA
Full day immersion program- applying the mental game on the course
One-on-One competition coaching at your location
Ongoing monthly support coaching to include 4 sessions per month
TAIS (The Attentional and Interpersonal Style Inventory)
Rick utilizes the TAIS to measure those concentration and other psychological factors that effect performance. These factors include: stress/arousal relationship, attentional processes, and interpersonal preferences. The 144 item inventory was developed by Dr. Robert Nideffer, a world renowned sports psychologist, and it has been used to help the performance of Olympic athletes, military personnel, CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, and many others. Your coaching session will include a detailed report of your results.
Assessment and one coaching call 818-843-1004
“I feel so honored to have Rick on “my team”. My entire game has improved since we have been working together, he has given me the tools to stay in the present and focus on the process instead of the outcomes. I would not be where I am today without him, and look forward to seeing what we can do in the future!”
–Krystal Shearer, 2007 California Women’s Open Champion
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need mental game coaching? Ask yourself the following.
Do I perform better in practice than in competition?
Have I lost confidence?
Do I lose control of my emotions?
Am I easily distracted in competition?
Has my performance has hit a plateau?
If you answered yes then contact Rick today to take your mental skills to the next level.
Here are other questions that prospective clients have asked.
Does Rick work with teams? Yes, Rick takes his message to teams looking to raise their level of performance.
Why should I work with Rick? Rick has the unique background of being a competitive athlete and educated in cutting edge performance techniques. He gets results, quickly.
Does Rick work with athletes in all sports? Rick’s system is applied to all sports. The same performance principles apply to all athletes.
What level of athlete does Rick work with? Rick works with all level from novices to professionals.
Does Rick work with children? Yes, several of Rick’s clients have been children from the age of 10-17.
Do these principles help business professionals? Yes, Rick has coached several executives on how to perform under pressure through his corporate trainings and customized events.
Does Rick work with golfers outside the Los Angeles Area? Yes, Rick works with golfers from all areas of the country. Mental game coaching can be accomplished over the phone and through email.
“About a year ago I was having many problems focusing throughout the pattern and controlling my nerves. Rick and I came up with different ways to refocus my thoughts on the good and positive aspects of riding. Through visualization and confidence Rick helped me achieve my goal of becoming a top ten rider in the world and number one in the Pacific Coast. Thank you Rick for all your help.”
–Rebecca Murray, Top 10 Nationally Equestrian
To book a mental game coaching session call Rick at 818-843-1004 or click here.
Seminars and Corporate Events
Rick Sessinghaus brings his proven mental game coaching to groups through interactive group seminars. Rick has presented to groups across the country to both serious golfers and businesses interested in improving performance through using golf as the metaphor. These seminars provide a great way to learn the performance principles of champions and apply them that day on the course.
Rick Sessinghaus golf performance seminar topics include:
Mind-Body-Swing
Learn the fundamentals of the 3 performance factors to play great golf
Practice Like a Pro
Map out the exact plan to reach your golf goals
The Mindset of Tiger Woods- being at your best when it matters most
Learn the mental game techniques of the best to thrive under pressure
The Focused Golfer- Blocking out distractions to play your best
Learn to concentrate using the Focus Funnel to play any shot
The Competitive Golfer- doing what it takes to win your next event
Use the same system the pros use to prepare for big events
The Junior Golfer- Creating Champions on and off the Golf Course
Learn the keys to improve performance, develop character, and achieve the goal of a college scholarship
CONTACT RICK AT 818-843-1004 OR CLICK HERE TO SET-UP A SEMINAR AT YOUR COURSE
Thank you again for your great support of our junior summits. This year, we had 264 parents and juniors attend these events and we thank you for the invaluable information that you provided to them. The participants certainly shared the same enthusiasm and feedback on how valuable and appreciated your information was. We appreciate your willingness to be available and look forward to next year.
Kind Regards,
KEVIN GIGAX | Executive Director SCGA FOUNDATION
Workshops – Business Zone Workshop
Take AIM for Optimal Performance (Assess, Implement, Master)
Success in the high pressure, competitive environment of the business world means you must discover YOUR ZONE.
Finding your zone starts with mastering your inner game fundamentals so that you can take control of your destiny.
Sign up for this interactive, hands-on workshop that allows you to align your inner game fundamentals with your business skills. These skills are taught in a boardroom environment…and then experienced on the golf course. Each attendee is shown the three core skills that lay the foundation for their success as a leader. They learn the AIM Process…
How to Assess performance (so they can self-correct as necessary)
How to Implement and follow through on idea’s and projects (so things get accomplished)
How to Master skills (so acting like a champion becomes second-nature)
Walk away from this workshop with clarified motivation and the skills needed to take your company to the next level!
Knowledge is only as powerful as its application. With this workshop you apply the principles immediately to experience the benefits.
Click here to discover the best program for your company.
Rick’s energy is second to none. His background as a professional athlete and successful entrepreneur has given him a unique understanding of all the factors that contribute to performance. Rick’s high energy presentation is engaging and provides informative content. Every presentation is customized to meet the needs of the audience. Rick’s contemporary style utilizes research-based techniques to connect with his audience and a spark desire for change.
Rick’s insight synthesizes information from several different disciplines for the optimal success of his clients. Those who apply Rick’s proven techniques find an amazing increase in their productivity and motivation. Rick’s timely principles will assist you in cultivating the champion within yourself and build champions out of those you lead.
Seminars & Corporate Events Rick Sessinghaus brings his proven mental game coaching to groups through interactive group seminars.
Take AIM for Optimal Performance Allows you to align your inner game fundamentals with your business skills. Learn the AIM Process (Assess, Implement, Master).
Pressure is defined as a “force that pushes or urges”. From a mental standpoint pressure is usually perceived as a negative force that affects thoughts and behavior. I have heard many elite athletes explain that pressure is self-inflicted. What is pressure for one athlete is not for another. There are methods to reduce the negative affect of pressure and turn pressure into an ally. The first goal is to help the athlete define pressure as something neutral instead of something to fear. Pressure triggers words such as “failure” which can make us feel nervous and anxious. Failure can be switched to “results”. This removes the negative connotation on things if they don’t work out as we might wish. We can then evaluate results and decide how to improve, instead of labeling them as failures which stops many from learning. The first technique is to define the situation in a different Read the Rest »
I feel so honored to have Rick on "my team". My entire game has improved since we have been working together, he has given me the tools to stay in the present and focus on the process instead of the outcomes. I would not be where I am today without him, and look forward to seeing what we can do in the future!
Krystal Shearer, 2007 California Women's Open Champion
