In this episode of College Golf Today, host Kelly Okun speaks with Jonathan Howard, the recently appointed head women’s golf coach at William & Mary.
Jonathan shares his journey into coaching, his learnings as a new Division 1 coach coming from the Division 3 level, his thoughts about hosting a larger golf tournament and how academics play an interesting role in the transfer portal for schools like William & Mary.
Jonathan emphasizes the importance of building and maintaining relationships as a college golf coach and staying true to yourself. He also dives into what it’s like to rebuild a team culture as the “new kid.”
Chapters:
[00:26] Meet Jonathan Howard: From Coaching Division 3 to Division 1
[00:42] Learnings From the WGCA Convention Roundtable
[02:52] Jonathan’s Coaching Story
[04:48] Transitioning from D3 to D1 Pro
[06:01] Hosting a Home Golf Tournament
[06:36] Recruiting and Team Culture
[08:54] Roster Limits and Scholarships
[10:11] Transfer Portal and Academics
[12:14] Advice for New and Aspiring Coaches


