All golf instructions are provided by American PGA Instructors, who will define
the objectives for every student in their groups. Instructions are managed by:
Kith Bach
Director of Instruction
Chris Tremblay
Jeff DeVincentis
The golf instructions will be provided by the PGA professionals of JPGA, and will develop the qualities of commitment, goal setting and confidence for each student’s personal ability growth. The dedication of the instructors to teaching and coaching, on and off the course, will help juniors to improve their golf playing level. The JPGA program includes mental conditioning and physical training as they are important to building golf athletes who can play more competitively. The goal is to offer juniors the opportunity improve their playing abilities and develop into accomplished athletes, successful at their higher possible level.
Golf instruction will be provided four days a week, (from Monday to Thursday), consisting of 3 hours sessions (from 9 am to 12 pm), covering each aspect of the game, video analysis, lunch, and 18 holes of golf play at any of the seven golf courses available at the complex. The instructor will play 9 holes with the students each instruction day to reinforce morning instruction and course management.
T E A C H I N G P H I L O S O P H YThe golf lessons are always given by profesional US PGA qualified teachers. The coaching staff is trained to identify each student’s individual needs in order to implement a plan for selfdevelopment. Having knowledge of the swing is a very important asset for an accomplished player to have. One of our goals is to teach the student to be their own best coach, be able to identify and diagnose their own game and understand what their personal strengths and weaknesses are.
Through a supportive and competitive environment, the Golf Camp develops the qualities of commitment, goal setting and confidence for each student’s personal, academic, and athletic growth. The dedication of the instructors to teaching and coaching, on and off the course, helps juniors become champions. The program includes mental conditioning and physical training as they are important to building golf athletes who can play more competitively. The goal is to offer juniors the opportunity to develop into accomplished athletes, successful at the collegiate level and beyond.
We do not not teach a strict swing method. The fact is there is no perfect swing that fits everybody. Every Golfer has got his own personal style and the instructors concentrate on obtaining the máximum efficiency out of each student. Their philosophy is to devellop an individual plan for each student based on their specific needs.The coaching staff is trained to identify each student’s individual needs in order to implement a plan for selfdevelopment. Having knowledge of the swing is a very important asset for an accomplished player to have. One of our goals is to teach the student to be their own best coach, be able to identify and diagnose their own game and understand what their personal strengths and weaknesses are.Golf is a game where one never stops learning. The Instructors will increase your knowledge level on the full swing, short game, mental management, and of course the most important aspect of all, learning how to score.Another integral part of the program is on-course instruction. The Instructor reinforces swing thoughts, provides in-depth course management and educates the student on the importance of the ‘Rules of Golf.
V1 P R O F E S S I O N A L C O A C H I N G S Y S T E MStudents will benefit from the V1 Professional Coaching System. This state-of-the-art software provides the student with the necessary knowledge and understanding of swing techniques.
Combining this content with our face-to-face coaching creates a powerful learning experience. With its rich multi-media content, V1 provides each student with the resources to review every aspect of instruction. This allows the students to ensure they make the correct adjustments prescribed by the JPGA Instructor’s.
• Visualization is key to improvement.
• Quarterly student’s progress reports with video
• V1 analysis enabling the students to see their own swing.
• The purpose of V1 is not to replace face-to-face instruction
M E N T A L P R E P A R A T I O NOne attribute all great golfers of the past and present possess is a strong mental approach to the game. It has been argued by many top professionals that the mental game is more important than any other aspect of the sport. It is therefore vital as a junior golfer progresses their golfing skills and talents, this important aspect of golf is covered to great extent.
Common themes that are addressed with students at the Camp:
• Practicing with a purpose
• Preparation for tournaments
• Playing in front of college coaches and peers
• Handling distractions on the course
• Committing to the shot
• Pre-shot routine
• Coping with anxiety
• Concentration
