Michael LaBella

About the coach

My passion is coaching, seeing my students improve, and growing this beautiful game we all love. I joined this platform with one goal in mind, and that is to broaden my reach to those that are seeking to play their best golf yet.

Throughout my 15-year coaching career I have worked with players of all ages and abilities including nationally ranked juniors, amateurs, collegiate and tour level players. With each and every one of them we laid out their blueprint for success. Before doing so we had to form an open line of communication and lay out all goals and expectations between both parties. It is my goal to create a “team” atmosphere with all of my players; you are not alone and deserve to have the best coach in your corner. If you want results, you can’t find a short cut or buy a magic formula, improvement takes persistence, dedication, time and most importantly trust. There is no straight line to success but with the right tools, coach, and plan, we will find success. I guide you through this process while ultimately making you the best golfer you can be. Let’s get to work!

My proven programs have assisted hundreds of golfers reach their goals including:
-New personal bests
-Handicap lows
-Club, regional, state and tour level wins
-College scholarships
-Most importantly… further enjoyment of the game!!!

What You Can Expect:
- 24–48-hour turnaround time on lessons
- Monthly subscribers receive prioritization on turnarounds
- Open line of communication throughout the lesson

What I offer:
- Full Swing
- Short Game
- Putting
- Course Management
- Mental Game training
- Tournament Preparation
- Practice Plans
- College recruitment guidance
- Functional movement and biomechanic assessments
- Speed training

Awards:
- 2025 – 2026 Golf Digest Best Young Teacher Award
- 2024 TriState PGA Teacher and Coach of the Year
- 2023 – 2024 Golf Digest Best Young Teacher Award
- 2022 Golf Digest Editors’ Choice Best Schools & Academies
- 2021 – 2022 Golf Digest Best Young Teacher Award
- 2019 Top 50 Operation 36 Coach
- 2015 U.S. Kids Golf Top 50 Honorable Mention

All students signed-up for a monthly subscription receive an introductory zoom call discussing the following:
---Goals and expectations (from both parties)
---Current practice habits
---Evaluate your game (coach will provide some testing to do before the call)
---Identify your strengths and weaknesses (may not always include swing mechanics – skill & mental game performance)

Specialities

Videos

Fix your yips!!

Stop releasing early

How to film your swing from face on

Proper torso rotation

Stop coming over the top

Perfect your takeaway

Stop the shanks!!