BGGA Admissions Guide 2019 | Page 30

1 Philosophy 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 Methodology Mental Performance individuals who are capable of performing The coaching approach is interdependent, BGGA places a strong emphasis to the highest level their goals and innovative and individual. Using the POD on building mental skills. From aspirations dictate. system, a team of coaches work with a group creating clear and compelling process of students, to allow more individualization goals, learning to focus on the things in practice and in competition, also exposing they can control and developing on students to more expertise and a variety of course skills to promote grit and coaching skills and experiences. Technology perseverance – the mental performance plays a key role in providing accurate training program will help each athlete manage blueprints. their own tendencies and become stronger mentally. 2 8 7 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. 6 4 Tournament Strategy 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. 30 30 GOLF DEVELOPMENT 5 Training Program 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. 3 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 years of coach experience, BGGA students are assessed in all areas throughout the year. Blueprints 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.