In this episode of Pivot The Path, we sit down with Julian Sanchez—who lost his sight at age nine due to a rare disease, yet never lost his vision for what was possible. Today, Julian works at one of the world’s top banks, navigates life and career with intention, and is a proud member of the SSWING community.
Julian is a successful multi-organ transplant recipient and lymphoma survivor. He faced life-threatening health challenges from an early age, including a kidney transplant from his mother, complications that led to vision loss at nine, and a lymphoma diagnosis as a young adult. Through every curveball, Julian chose to Pivot The Path—and today, he is fighting fit, healthy, and living life fully, always chasing that first hole-in-one.
At SSWING, Scott works closely with Julian on foundational elements of the game—building a grip and setup that promote a consistently square clubface at impact, along with simple, repeatable fundamentals that prioritize feel, clarity, and trust in movement. It’s a practical expression of the Own Your SSWING philosophy—meeting the golfer where they are and building confidence through clarity and process.
This conversation explores resilience, adaptability, process, discipline, and redefining what it truly means to “see” opportunity. Julian’s story is a powerful reminder that limits don’t define us—our response does.
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What is Pivot The Path?
Pivot the Path is a podcast that redefines golf improvement by focusing on the facts and physics that fuel progress, combined with a deep focus on biomechanics to revolutionize your golf game. Hosted by Scott Young—Founder of SSWING, New York City's premier indoor golf improvement facility and the Pure Definition of Golf Improvement—PGA professional, and ex-tour player, this podcast cuts through the noise with a unique and refreshing perspective to uncover what truly drives success on the course.
Catch new episodes every Thursday—packed with highlights and insights to elevate your game and help you truly Own Your SSWING!