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Be My Champion

The “Be My Champion” series is part of the U.S. National Development Program and is a resource for parents, coaches and supporters of young golfers. VISION54 co-founders and world-renowned golf coaches Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott lead a discussion on how to create a culture of excellence and well-being for the game’s future champions. 

Players coached by Pia and Lynn have combined to win 150 times worldwide on the major professional tours. They have coached 11 major champions and five World No. 1-ranked players, and have interacted with players, parents and coaches from around the world for the last 30 years.


Episode 1: Boundaries | Episode 2: Identity | Episode 3: State

Episode 4: Feedback | Episode 5: Mastery | Episode 6: Ownership

Episode 1: Boundaries

VISION54 co-founders and world-renowned golf coaches Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott discuss why healthy boundaries between young golfers and their parents and coaches help to foster confidence and commitment. Guests include Scott Langley (USGA Senior Director of Player Relations), Yvonne Du (mother of two-time major champion Lilia Vu) and Dana Dormann (San Jose State Women’s Golf Coach).


Episode 2: Identity

VISION54 co-founders and world-renowned golf coaches Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott discuss why a strong identity gives young golfers the freedom to perform their best and sets up long-term success. Guests include Scott Langley (USGA Senior Director of Player Relations), Kevin Streelman (two-time PGA Tour winner) and Anne Walker (Stanford Director of Women’s Golf).


Episode 3: State

VISION54 co-founders and world-renowned golf coaches Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott discuss why managing body language, mental state and emotional state is critical for young golfers, as well as their parents and coaches. Guests include Brittany Lincicome (two-time major champion), Rob Rennell (father of LPGA player Riley Rennell) and Marta Figueras-Dotti (longtime coach for Spanish national team).


Episode 4: Feedback

VISION54 co-founders and world-renowned golf coaches Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott discuss how positive feedback helps young golfers become more confident and create more efficient progress. Guests include Brittany Lincicome (two-time major champion), Matt Thurmond (Arizona State Men’s Golf Coach) and Brittany Lang (2016 U.S. Women’s Open champion).


Episode 5: Mastery

VISION54 co-founders and world-renowned golf coaches Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott discuss the importance of creating a long-term journey of sustainable performance for young golfers. Guests include Brittany Lincicome (two-time major champion), Anne Walker (Stanford Director of Women’s Golf) and Katarina Vangdal (Swedish national team coach).


Episode 6: Ownership

VISION54 co-founders and world-renowned golf coaches Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott discuss creating a culture where young athletes become their own best coach. Guests include Scott Langley (USGA Senior Director of Player Relations), Mike Small (University of Illinois Men’s Golf Coach) and Rob Rennell (father of LPGA player Riley Rennell).