In a recent article Baden Schaff, CEO and Skillest Co-Founder cited a few areas where Skillest excels. Here I’ll paraphrase Baden’s thoughts and add some of my own on why Skillest is THE platform for online golf instruction.
Shortened Feedback Loop
In traditional golf instruction, the coach will look at the student’s swing, suggest some changes, and soon the student is hitting the ball better. Their play is improved for a round or two, but old habits creep in slowly. Eventually, they return to their coach two or three weeks later with the same old swing faults. The process repeats, and lasting improvement is slow at best. Why wait two or three weeks to re-visit the coach (if they return)? Because of the inconvenient nature of in-person lessons. Going to a lesson is a commitment of time and money. You should have the ability to quickly check in to ensure you are working on the right things and get back on track. With Skillest, you do! Join my subscription plan, and you can send me an unlimited number of videos for review and analysis. Yes, UNLIMITED. I will respond within 24 to 48 hours with personalized instruction to get you back on the right path. Instant messaging is also available, as are Zoom sessions if you like.
Succinct and Distilled Feedback
Golf is a social game. Those who play and love golf are generally outgoing, social creatures. That being so, in-person lessons often turn out to be discussions of the weather, baseball, football, etc. This chit-chat isn’t necessarily bad. Filling a 45-minute lesson with nothing but 100% golf can become tiresome and even dull at worst. Skillest breaks that mold by providing streamlined communications. You send me your swing videos, and I’ll give you suggestions and drills to repair/enhance your situation—no wasted time. An added benefit is you can review the analysis over and over. Did I mention that you can send an unlimited number of videos for analysis with my subscription plan? It’s true!
You can Integrate Change in Your Own Time
Going to a lesson in person can be intimidating for some. You feel as if you need to “get it” during the session because you’re on your own until the next in-person meeting once you leave. Yet, the lesson tee can be chaotic with multiple instructors and students working, additional students waiting for their lesson to begin, etc. People are watching over your shoulder. Instructions are coming. You’re trying to execute new movements. It can all be too much. You must receive the information in a relaxed, calm environment at your own pace for learning to set in. Skillest is the perfect solution. You can review your video analysis in peace, absorbing the information thoroughly. If you have a question, the answer is just an instant message away. Do you need confirmation that you are performing the suggested drill/action correctly? Send another video, and we’ll work through your questions. That is the magic of the subscription plan. Unlimited, quick back and forth available whenever needed!
The Future is Now
Online instruction is the future in many fields but is especially suited to golf. However, it must be conducted on a platform specifically designed for the purpose at hand to be effective. Skillest is that platform. Send me an email with “Free Lesson” as the subject at doug@doughaftgolf.com. I’ll send you a voucher code for one free lesson. You have nothing to lose! Download and install the free Skillest App. Enter Doug Haft as your instructor. Purchase a single lesson and use the voucher code I’ll provide. That’s it. Easy. Please send me one video face-on and another down the line. I’ll respond typically within 24 to 48 hours with voice-over analysis and instruction.
Questions
If you have questions or concerns regarding Skillest or in-person instruction, please email me at doug@doughaftgolf.com. I look forward to hearing from you.
Most importantly, have fun out there,
Doug