Performance Pie
THE POD SYSTEM
We refer to the game as a performance
pie or wheel. The coach’s job is to train
the player to be competent and flowing
in each area. There are more areas than
in the below example obviously.
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The IJGA POD system allows a player
to stay in certain zones to work on their
game based on their individualized training
and schedule rather than the more
traditional model of moving within group
training. It also allows more exposure
to other coaches and their areas
of specialization.
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30 ADMISSIONS GUIDE
POD SYSTEM
There are so many components
to golf, which is the challenge
and the frustration. It is a
multifaceted sport which has
many games within the game.
There are numerous skill
acquisition elements, which is
why it is so coaching intensive,
probably more so than any
other sport. Throw into the mix
that the ball is stationary, again
one of the few sports that has
that, along with much time to
think between shots, and you
start to see the challenges.
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A team of coaches taking care of the needs of the
student rather than one individual. Each coach brings
an individual strength, all overseen by Director of Golf
Jonathan Yarwood. This system allows greater flexi-
bility of the students’ training time as they can spend
more time in one area rather than following a group.