The Robust Protocol is structured around a set of principles that guide how physical preparation should support performance, resilience, and long-term development in golfers.
My early work with golfers was grounded in sports medicine and rehabilitation principles. That background emphasized joint health, movement quality, and symptom management, and it helped many golfers move better and reduce discomfort. This foundation remains important, particularly for maintaining long-term participation in the game.
Over time, however, it became clear that improved movement alone was not enough. Golfers who wanted to increase clubhead speed, tolerate higher practice volumes, and perform consistently over long seasons were limited by physical capacity rather than technique. They needed greater strength, improved force expression, and better tolerance to repeated high-speed rotational loading.
My current approach is informed by ongoing professional development within contemporary golf performance research, including accreditation through the Golf Performance Network, a research-driven framework integrating sports science, sports medicine, and physical preparation to support performance transfer in golf. In parallel, I conduct ongoing applied research within my coaching practice, using athlete monitoring, performance testing, and longitudinal training data to guide programming decisions in real-world settings.
Research shapes how the program is structured, while the details are refined through coaching experience and long-term athlete data. This allows training to remain practical, progressive, and responsive to the demands golfers actually face.
The Robust Protocol reflects this process. It goes beyond mobility and injury prevention by systematically developing strength, power, and load tolerance so golfers can move well, swing faster, and sustain performance over time.
