Disc Golf Lessons - Disc Golf

Nate Sexton · #1 January 5th, 2009, 04:58 PM

I have decided to start offering disc golf lessons again this winter/spring during the off-season.

A lesson can cover any number of skills depending on what you’d like to learn or work on. Some of the lessons I have taught in the past dealt with adding distance, improving footwork, sidearms, putting, and strategy/mental game/disc selection. Basically whatever part of your game you’d like help with.

I am charging $30 for an hour of one on one instruction and $45 for an hour of instruction and having me as a caddy for a round of golf afterwards to help put things into practice and work on shot selection.

I am living in Eugene/Springfield but I am willing to make arrangements to travel to other areas for lessons. I am also willing to tweak the prices for group lessons or for multiple sessions.

Please pm or email me at sextondisc@gmail.com if you are interested

"Over the Hill" Bob · #2 January 5th, 2009, 05:20 PM

I'm now taking up a collection to partake of this opportunity. God only knows if theres someone that needs this, it's me.

Bob

Sausage Fingers · #3 January 5th, 2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by "Over the Hill" Bob

I'm now taking up a collection to partake of this opportunity. God only knows if theres someone that needs this, it's me.

Bob

Count me in for half! But I get to play the round with you and Nate!

Steve McMahan · #4 February 15th, 2009, 11:43 PM

Cindy and I just completed our first one on one session with Professor Nate Sexton. Man is my arm tired. Two hours of throwing in the field at Timber then a round with the Master. We are both grateful to Nate for working with us to improve our form (or in my case to get a form at all). Anyone new to the sport or needing special attention should look into a session with Nate. Sometimes what we need is someone who can recognize the subtle form differences and make small to large corrections. His expert advice was instrumental in adding distance, confidence in putting, and much needed tips on those hard to judge approaches shoots.

Thanks Nate! You’re a Pro!
Stephen & Cindy McMahan

smobro · #5 February 17th, 2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve McMahan

Cindy and I just completed our first one on one session with Professor Nate Sexton. Man is my arm tired. Two hours of throwing in the field at Timber then a round with the Master. We are both grateful to Nate for working with us to improve our form (or in my case to get a form at all). Anyone new to the sport or needing special attention should look into a session with Nate. Sometimes what we need is someone who can recognize the subtle form differences and make small to large corrections. His expert advice was instrumental in adding distance, confidence in putting, and much needed tips on those hard to judge approaches shoots.

Thanks Nate! You’re a Pro!
Stephen & Cindy McMahan

Totally second all of that. If you want to improve your game I suggest you take Nate up on his offer. Thanks again. It was very cool to get his perspective and tips on the game. My wife says he had great insight into how we each could do some basic tweaks and get more out of a round. He explained each thing very clearly.

Besides, how often will I get a chance to beat a pro on any course? JK

Good times. Looking forward to trying it out this weekend on the unsuspecting competition.

Peace out,

Smo

smobro · #6 February 17th, 2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by smobro

Totally second all of that. If you want to improve your game I suggest you take Nate up on his offer. Thanks again. It was very cool to get his perspective and tips on the game. My wife says he had great insight into how we each could do some basic tweaks and get more out of a round. He explained each thing very clearly.

Besides, how often will I get a chance to beat a pro on any course? JK

Good times. Looking forward to trying it out this weekend on the unsuspecting competition.

Peace out,

Smo

Oh yeah, I can throw 500 feet now too.

Scott · #7 February 18th, 2009, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by smobro

Oh yeah, I can throw 500 feet now too.

And now you can get there in two throws instead of three.

smobro · #8 February 18th, 2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott

And now you can get there in two throws instead of three.

Bob Horning · #9 February 18th, 2009, 10:35 AM

Nate, I think that there are several demographic populations that you should look to connect with. One is the Boy Scouts, who recently have started a disc golf program, (at least that's what I've heard); Girl Scouts: schools, for a relatively cheep way to excersice and field trips; various retirement communities, not nursing homes but places where folks have decided to live for convienence and are still active. At the retirement homes this could also be promoted as a way for grandparents to connect with grand children, a sport where everyone can get out and play. Ours is a under utilized sport, one that has potential to grow to all segments of the population.

Thanks, Bob

Nate Sexton · #10 February 19th, 2009, 01:27 AM

Thanks for the comments everyone, I am glad people are enjoying the lessons so far and I am excited to hear how the tips help your games improve this season. As far as involvement with Boy Scouts and Schools and such, I would love to do something like that, not too sure how I would go about making that happen though. I have had some requests in the past to do demos for P.E. classes and things like that but I haven't been able to set one up yet.

If anyone else is interested in lessons I am as free as I will be for a while in the next few weeks, once the tourney season gets up and running I will be on the road alot more but would still love to try and work a few lessons in. Thanks again to everyone who has taken a lessons so far I had a great time with all of you.
Nate

Nate Sexton · #11 April 14th, 2009, 09:33 AM

I am still happy to set up some lessons most Mon-Thurs. when I am not traveling to events. I have a lesson today and two tomorrow but other than that I have nothing scheduled. Please refer to the first post in the thread for contact info and send me an email if there is a part of your game you'd like some help with before the tourney season gets into full swing. Thanks to everyone who has taken a lesson so far, I have had a great time with all of you.
Nate

DexterHawk · #12 April 14th, 2009, 12:10 PM

Maybe you should contact the people with EDGE and then try to bring that program to local schools...

Sam · #13 April 14th, 2009, 08:10 PM

Nate, does the parks department in Corvallis offer clinics of ANY kind? Many parks and rec. departments have a guide for sports where they offer leagues, classes and clinics and such. If they do and they do not have disc golf as an offering, you might suggest teaching a class through them. I did with Hillsboro Parks and Rec. and beyond getting paid to teach people about the game I love, I also introduced it to probably 20 or 30 that are still out there throwing.
Just a thought.

KenGilmore · #14 April 14th, 2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam

Nate, does the parks department in Corvallis offer clinics of ANY kind? Many parks and rec. departments have a guide for sports where they offer leagues, classes and clinics and such. If they do and they do not have disc golf as an offering, you might suggest teaching a class through them. I did with Hillsboro Parks and Rec. and beyond getting paid to teach people about the game I love, I also introduced it to probably 20 or 30 that are still out there throwing.
Just a thought.

Yes, and we are still trying to undo everything he taught them!

Sam · #15 April 14th, 2009, 08:28 PM

Hopefully not everything, Ken. I did tell them about Tuesday Twos and what a quality weekly event it is.

ChainBanger · #16 April 15th, 2009, 08:27 PM

I just got done with my lesson today. I think Nate's instruction is gonna help my game a lot. I have some things to work on in the field, for sure. He was definitely nice, and didn't make fun of my throws. Now, I just need to get these things worked out before my next tourney. Thanks Nate!

Trozzle!!! · #17 April 15th, 2009, 09:58 PM

I bet Nate would make fun of my throw, most people do

snap7times · #18 April 15th, 2009, 10:10 PM

I'd be more than happy to help you become Deaf so you can't hear the laughing... works for me...

Trozzle!!! · #19 April 15th, 2009, 10:14 PM

I was close to being deaf in one ear one time. Some guy popped a balloon in my ear and I lost hearing in that ear momentarily. I regained the hearing, except for some of the higher octaves, which is still going away slowly. Some day I may be deaf, in one ear at least, so if I stand in the right spot, I may not hear the laughter.

Trozzle!!! · #20 April 15th, 2009, 10:17 PM

Reminds me of a movie, cant come up with the name right now, but a cop was deaf in one ear. His partner talked crap about him, but only if he was on the deaf side, hahaha