Biomechanics and my friend Coach Chris Noss...

I had a chance to talk to my friend and brother in biomechanics, Chris Noss earlier this week. I was going to blog about it a few days back, but realized it needed its own separate entry. Coach Noss is having an amazing year with his guys and I wanted to let the golfing community know a little bit more about this amazing guy.

Coach Noss has implemented a program this year for his team - Zach Johnson, Sean O'Hair, Brian Gay, Stephen Ames and Stewart Cink, show above with Coach Noss and the coveted Clarett Jug - and that program is proving to be amazing. If you look at his guys, all are on top of their game and are experiencing fantastic growth right now. I watch those guys week in and week out and I can tell you that the time and effort Team Noss has put in - coach and players - it's more than paying off. Zach was the first multiple winner this year. Stewart spoiled the Tom Watson show, winning the British Open. Brian has won twice this year. Their success is no accident and it's absolutely a team effort.

Many folks think golf is an individual sport, but as you're seeing in this day and age with biomechanics and swing coaches, this game is more of a team sport than ever. Nobody on top is doing it entirely on their own.

I asked Coach Noss on a few occasions what he though was happening with his guys. Why now? What's changed? His answer to me -- the guys finally started to believe. A belief not only in what they're doing with their golf game as a whole, but their mental game went to their next level - as did the physical side. Guys started training 'in the zone', be it on the range, in the trailer or simply between their ears.

Coach Noss forced guys to raise their game. He implemented an intense cardiovascular workout and he's using every square inch of the recently retrofitted trailers we have on tour every week. He's tenacious about his own personal quest for knowledge and passing it on to his guys. They have a relationship both in and out of the trailer and none of those guys are afraid to do what it takes to get it done.

For those of you outside the ropes, continue to pay attention to the growth in this game. This is a very interesting time for professional golf as we're seeing such a commitment to both the physical and mental aspect of the game like never before. We're seeing guys go well beyond their abilities thanks to a positive attitude and a commitment to biomechanics. Both are necessary to become that 'next level' golfer and you're seeing it on a weekly basis.

Stay tuned to the D1 Athletics blog as we're going to hear more from Coach Noss down the road.