If you're struggling to improve performance because you're in pain, dealing with nagging injuries, or managing chronic conditions like arthritis — or just not as supple as you once were — traditional instruction and quick-fix videos aren't failing you because you're not trying hard enough.

They're missing the actual problem.

The actual problem is the accumulation of swings — round after round, practice session after practice session, year after year. Without the physical foundation to support that demand, the body breaks down.

Nobody improves their game when they're injured or in pain, not even the pros.

GTH addresses the accumulation problem that instruction was never designed to solve and constant practice can make worse.

I May Be a Sports Performance Coach — But I'm an Older Golfer With a Bad Back and Shoulder Issues Too.

The difference is I've made it my life's work to help athletes move better, perform better, and stay in the game longer. I built those same protocols for myself. Everything I teach at GTH I train personally — six days a week, at 68.

Jim Fanara, CSCS Founder, Golf Training Hacks & Inner Strength Sports Conditioning

Sports Performance Coach | Former Head Football Coach, CHSFL and Martial Arts Instructor

Fordham University, B.A. Economics | New York University, MBA Finance

NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist | NASM Golf Fitness Specialist | Reflexive Performance Reset Certified

Kevin Carroll; Head Football Coach, Albuquerque Academy… 

"For several years we were losing a couple of players each season from non-contact knee injuries.  Guys blowing out their ACLs and MCLs making cuts while running pass patterns or performing agility drills.  In December of 2015, Jim Fanara addressed our school's entire coaching staff and athletic trainers on training athletes for non-contact injury prevention.  In the morning, he gave an informative visual presentation while fielding questions on various areas of concern.  Mr. Fanara then spent the afternoon demonstrating various exercises in the weight room for our coaches and athletes. 

During the past two years we incorporated much of what Mr. Fanara taught that day into our in-season dynamic warm-ups and our off-season strength-training sessions.  I'm pleased to report that we have sustained no non-contact knee injuries during either the 2016 or 2017 seasons.  Furthermore, both our girls' basketball and soccer coaches have seen the same results from Mr. Fanara's teachings.” 

Dave Shanahan; Athletic Director, Elwood School District… 

“Jim Fanara does a great job of communicating with athletes and their parents so that everyone is on the same page.  Jim goes above and beyond in addressing all types of injury recovery.  

Jim most recently worked with my daughter who was recovering from ACL surgery.  When she was released by her Doctor to return to play, we quickly realized that she was not fully recovered. In order to address the gap of not being fully recovered, my wife and I enlisted the help of Jim.  Jim spent an additional two months strengthening and working on my daughter's range of motion.   

My daughter found the two months with Jim Fanara to be very beneficial in making a full recovery from ACL Surgery.  Additionally, besides my daughter other students/athletes have been recommended to Jim and they find him to be knowledgeable and hard working.  He works hard to provide the best care possible.”  

Scott Wallace; Head Coach Girls Soccer, Harborfields High School… 

"As a veteran high school soccer and club coach, I have seen first hand the increase in major injuries to my athletes, particularly ACL injuries. I met Jim Fanara and ISSC when he was working with one of my top players post ACL surgery as he was bridging the gap between when physical therapy ends and before the athlete can return to play. In that time, we established a working relationship where we coordinated on a weekly basis to insure the athlete a safe return to training and eventually games. Since then, he has worked with several more of both my players and other athletes at my school and all have made a very successful return to play with his help. 

I have had the opportunity to tour Jim's facilities and discuss his philosophy, vision, and goals. He is highly knowledgeable, well organized, and, most importantly, he cares deeply about the physical and psychological well-being of the athletes he works with. I would send my own daughters to Jim and will continue to recommend ISSC to all my athletes." 

What Elite Sports Performance Coaches Have Known for Years.

The training protocols that reduce injury risk are the same protocols that improve performance. This isn't a coincidence — it's the central insight behind every GTH program.

When movement quality is compromised, two things happen simultaneously. Performance declines because the body can't execute what the sport demands. And injury risk rises because the body compensates for what it can't do cleanly.

For an older golfer managing back pain, stiff joints, or years of accumulated wear — this connection is the missing piece. Every swing taken without addressing the underlying physical limitation makes the next injury more likely, not less.

Improving movement quality doesn't just reduce injury risk. It removes the barrier that's been preventing your swing from improving in the first place.

Sarah Tella… 

“I went to Inner Strength Sports Conditioning after being on crutches for 7 months with a broken ankle.   Jim worked with me one on one and put together a program that enabled me to regain strength and balance in both legs.  He is extremely knowledgeable about the correct way to move, exercise and stretch. I was able to use what I learned at ISSC to continually build strength and to return to all of my physical activities”. 

 Linda Taurassi… 

I am an adult woman in my 60's who began training with Jim about a year ago, after having suffered back and shoulder injuries brought on by improper training methods.  Jim is very knowledgeable about the body and has been teaching me correct ways of working out without injury.  Utilizing his training methods has greatly enhanced my workout experience.  

Under Jim's supervision my body has been steadily healing and strengthening and I'm happy to say I have been able to once again enjoy a full workout routine, injury free.  I would highly recommend Jim to anyone, young or old, who is looking for injury free athletic performance.

Why GTH Courses — And Why Now

You've heard the argument. Here's what GTH actually does about it.

GTH courses are built around one organizing principle — improving the way you move. Not swing tips. Not swing drills. The specific movement quality work that builds the physical foundation your swing has been missing.

The golf swing is one of the most physically demanding rotational movements in sport. It's an injury waiting to happen even under ideal circumstances. GTH programs are designed to change those circumstances — so you can swing more, practice more, and play more without the physical cost that's been limiting you.

Get Started with a Golf Training Hacks Mini Course.