GOLF COACHING TEAM
BGGA POD LEADERS
We have four POD leaders who have a maximum responsibility for twenty-four students in
their POD, and are assisted by at least one senior golf coach. With morning and afternoon
golf schedules, we manage the ratio of golf coach to student to no more than 8:1 when
in a group setting, and often 2:1 or 1:1 for part of the training. The POD Leaders each have
at least 10 years of coaching experience.
David Louys-Moroney
Manuel Bermudez
Nate Dougherty
Nick Duffy
BGGA SENIOR COACHES
The senior golf coaches also have an average of over 10 years of coaching experience.
Drake Edmond
Keegan Fennessey
Scott Shaffer
MENTAL AND FITNESS COACHES
The golf coaching team are rounded out by the Sports Psychology/Mental Performance
and Athletic Development responsibilities by outstanding directors:
Dr. Fran Pirizzolo/Sport Psychologist
Paul Dewland/Mental Performance Coach
Karen Harrison/Director of Health and
Athletic Development
Justin Smith/Strength and Conditioning Coach
Not only do we have an outstanding track record in junior golf development, but our
coaches have also achieved success with players at all levels of the game. We know what
it takes to train Major winners, USGA champions, NCAA Champions and AJGA Players of
the Year. Most importantly, the coaches at BGGA are passionate about transmitting that
same knowledge and experience to our students.
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