BGGA Admissions Guide 2018 | Page 13

.................................................................................................... ADMISSIONS 2018 Assessments Without an accurate gauge of where a student-athlete is in all areas of athletic development – functional strength + conditioning, technical skill, mental strength, course strategy and personal growth – it is impossible to provide the right plan for their development. Utilizing the best technological diagnostic tools, combined with many year’s experience, BGGA students are assessed in all areas throughout the year. Blueprints Philosophy Using the assessment data, an individualized improvement plan or blueprint is created for each student with clear and measurable process goals in all areas of training. Outcomes and goals are easy to set, but the blueprint provides the roadmap or the how to achieve those goals. Blueprints are regularly monitored and adjusted based on progress and development. We provide the tools and environment to help our students become the best they can be. We provide an individualized program blending a data and technology driven approach with an artistic coaching style. This is based on proven research into the training protocols of elite athletes. We produce well rounded individuals who are capable of performing to the highest level their goals and aspirations dictate. Training Program Methodology Tournament Strategy The coaching approach is interdependent, innovative and individual. Using the POD system, a team of coaches work with a group of students, to allow more individualization in practice and in competition, also exposing students to more expertise and a variety of coaching skills and experiences. Technology plays a key role in providing accurate training blue prints. Tournaments provide the competitive environment to test students’ skills. However, it is important to build the right schedule based on age, ability, goals and objectives. Having a mix of tournaments that provide different levels of difficulty is an excellent way to gain experience, be challenged and to build confidence. The training program includes physical training – functional strength and conditioning, mental performance training, technical skills training to build mechanics, performance into competition, on course strategy, training and tournament competition. The ongoing performance cycle is assess – train – compete – evaluate. Functional Strength + Conditioning A junior golfer’s functional strength and conditioning is vital to their success on and off the course. For endurance, injury prevention and to promote peak performance, strength and conditioning is a core part of the golf program at BGGA. Mental Performance BGGA places a strong emphasis on building mental skills. From creating clear and compelling process goals, learning to focus on the things they can control and developing on course skills to promote grit and perseverance – the mental performance program will help each athlete manage their own tendencies and become stronger mentally. POD Coaching Model In pursuit of performance excellence, BGGA adopted a collaborative coaching model or the POD Concept. This model creates an interdependent team atmosphere whereby students are exposed to a broader array of coaching skills, strengths and expertise. 13