Amani wasn't the standout recruit or naturally gifted junior. He was the grinder who outworked everyone, installed disciplined systems, and developed a peaceful warrior mindset. That approach led him to multiple national championships, two U.S. Amateurs, and a ranking among Pennsylvania's top amateurs.
But before that success, he struggled. Every score defined his worth. Good rounds meant he mattered, bad rounds crushed him. The cycle created burnout so severe he nearly quit the game entirely.
That breaking point forced a fundamental shift: learning to be fully present and aligned in each moment rather than chasing validation through scores. Now he helps competitive golfers build that same foundation so they can perform from presence instead of pressure, and love the game without needing it to define them.
Meet Your Coach
READY TO BUILD THE FOUNDATION?
We must pursue something beyond ourselves to live a life of character and fulfillment
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To help competitive junior golfers perform under pressure by building success within—the presence, confidence, and acceptance that allows them to compete freely when it matters most.
What is Success Within?
Success within is the unshakeable inner foundation that doesn't depend on scores, rankings, or outcomes. It's the ability to perform at your best regardless of circumstances. It's competing from alignment, not anxiety.
Success within creates sustainable excellence.
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Performance doesn't start with swing mechanics or tournament strategy. It starts with a deeper question: Who are you as a person and golfer?
At Back 9 Performance, we build success within by starting with self-awareness and identity then strengthening that foundation with presence, confidence, and acceptance.
The Foundation: Discover Your True Identity
Through guided self-discovery, you'll develop clarity on the type of person and golfer you want to be—one that aligns with your true self, not external expectations, parental pressure, or social media influence.
When you know who you are, everything else becomes clear.
From this foundation, we build:
1. Build Presence
2. Install Unshakeable Confidence
3. Cultivate Radical Acceptance
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Competitive Golfers who
Have the talent but struggle when it matters
Need clarity on the college recruiting process
Practicing for multiple hours per day but not transferring to the course
Looking for a more sustainable way of approaching the game