Abby Kelly is one of Arizona’s top junior golfers — and one of the fastest rising stars in the game. ⭐️ In this episode of Golf Mom Mindset, we sit down with Abby to talk about her incredible journey from picking up a club during the COVID lockdowns to becoming a 25-time tournament winner in 2025.

What started as a simple trip to the driving range with her dad quickly turned into a passion for competition, inspired by growing up with older sisters who played competitive softball. After moving from California to Arizona in late 2021, Abby committed fully to tournament golf — and the results speak for themselves.

🏆 Highlights from Abby’s career:

• 25 wins in 2025 • 14 wins in 2024

• 2025 Arizona 12U State Champion

• 6th place at the U.S. Kids World Championship (12-year-old division)

• JGAA Player of the Year (competing up in the 13–14 age group)

Known for her work ethic, resilience, and maturity beyond her years, Abby shares honest insights on junior golf, handling pressure, family support, and what it takes to compete at a high level at such a young age.

Whether you’re a junior golfer, a golf parent, or a fan of inspiring stories — this episode is a must-listen. 🎯

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In this episode, I chat with Kevin Mayoux, co-founder and chief tech officer of UpSwing Golf. Kevin shares his journey from mechanical engineer to entrepreneur in the golf industry, the inspiration behind adjustable junior golf clubs, and why innovation in golf equipment is key for keeping kids engaged in the game. He also talks about the lessons he learned from the PGA Show, the challenges of balancing family and business, and his big goals for the future of Upswing Golf.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Kevin started in golf with a phone call from a friend
• Adjustable junior clubs help kids stay excited to play
• Engineering skills are crucial for designing innovative golf equipment
• Sound and feel matter in golf club design
• Balancing family and entrepreneurship is tricky but rewarding
• Upswing Golf aims to lead the junior golf market with smart design

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Most athletes don’t lose because of talent—they lose because of what’s happening between their ears.

In this episode, Alesha Nicole sits down with Jason Sousa, founder of Mental Edge Athletics and creator of the Mind vs. The Mission™ Coaching Method, to explore why athletes struggle mentally under pressure. Jason explains how fear, overthinking, and confidence swings hold athletes back—and shares a practical method to separate from negative thoughts and compete with clarity, confidence, and freedom.

A must-listen for golf parents, junior athletes, and coaches who want to raise mentally strong competitors and set a new standard for youth sports mental training.

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In this episode of the Golf Mom Mindset Podcast, we’re joined by Alyssa Morahan, a mental performance coach with over 7 years of experience helping golfers perform under pressure while maintaining their love for the game.

Alyssa works with elite juniors, collegiate athletes, and professional golfers, guiding them to bring their most present, confident, and resilient selves to competition. A former NCAA Division I and Division II golfer, she combines firsthand competitive experience with research-backed mental performance strategies.

She holds two Master’s degrees: • Sport Psychology & Motor Behavior • Experimental Psychology, with research focused on golf performance psychology

This conversation moves beyond surface-level mindset advice. Alyssa shares practical tools for managing pressure, building trust in your skills, and developing mental habits that hold up when it matters most—not just “thinking positive.”

Whether you’re a junior golfer, golf parent, or competitive player, this episode delivers actionable insights you can apply immediately.

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Website: https://alyssamorahan.com

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In this episode, Host Alesha Nicole sits down with Emily Sprague, mom of three and Founder/CEO of Turtlebacks, the boys’ golf-inspired performance apparel brand loved across the junior golf community.

After a 15-year career as an attorney, Emily took a leap into entrepreneurship when she realized her active boys only wanted to wear sports clothes—yet nothing offered the comfort, polish, and confidence they needed for school, the golf course, and everyday life.

What began as one “perfect pair of pants” has grown into a full line of versatile performance apparel that makes getting dressed easier for kids and parents. Emily shares her journey from law to building a fast-growing golf brand, the mindset lessons of raising active boys, and how clothing impacts confidence, performance, and self-expression.

We dive into

• Leaving the legal world and starting a brand from scratch

• Raising confident, active boys and the mindset side of junior golf

• Reinvention, risk-taking, and trusting your instincts

Whether you're a golf parent, aspiring entrepreneur, or someone who loves a story of passion meeting purpose, this conversation will inspire you.

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Episode Description: In this episode of Golf Mom Mindset, I sit down with Bridget Ackley, an award-winning PGA Specialized Professional based in West Palm Beach and one of the top junior golf coaches in the country. Bridget has dedicated her career to helping young athletes grow not just as golfers—but as confident, independent kids both on and off the course.

We dive into one of the biggest challenges for golf parents and coaches: 👉 How do we support our kids without over-coaching or taking over their decisions?

Bridget shares powerful insights on: • Letting juniors choose their own clubs—yes, even if they pick the “wrong” one • The value of learning through mistakes in real time • Why decision-making freedom builds confidence, ownership, and long-term love for the game • How to create open communication so kids feel heard, understood, and supported • Balancing performance goals with fun, growth, and emotional well-being

Whether you’re a golf parent, a coach, or someone who wants to raise resilient young athletes, this conversation is full of practical tips and mindset shifts you can apply immediately.

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As we ring in the New Year, I want to share a short message of gratitude and encouragement for golf parents, junior golfers, coaches, and families navigating the junior golf journey.

What started as a simple Instagram page in late April has grown into a supportive space of over 10,000 golf parents, junior golf accounts, passionate players, coaches, and brands—all connected by a shared commitment to raising confident, resilient junior golfers.

As we enter the new year, this bonus episode offers motivation, perspective, and gratitude for everyone walking this journey together—on and off the course.

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Welcome to The Golf Mom Mindset Podcast, hosted by Alesha Nicole, founder of Golf Mom Mindset. As a golf mom myself, I understand the highs, lows, and everything in between that comes with raising a junior golfer. This show is here to remind you that you're never alone on this journey.

Each week, we sit down with parents, coaches, mindset mentors, child psychologists, and leaders in junior golf to talk about tournament nerves, family balance, resilience, and the mental side of the game. My hope is that every episode leaves you encouraged, inspired, and equipped with tools to support your junior golfer on and off the course.

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