IJGA Newsletter: The Oaks February 2018 | Page 9

Shawn Mehring
IJGA STAFF PROFILE

Shawn Mehring

IJGA Director of Performance Training
Describe your role at IJGA . I am the Director of Performance Training , but it ’ s so much more than that . I program and design all things strength and conditioning for our student-athletes . On top of training and conditioning , I am trained to assess injuries both on and off the golf course , and offer in-the-moment mobility and stretching exercises .
What ’ s your favorite part of the job ?
My favorite part of my job is being able to work with students from all over the world . I love learning new languages and discovering new cultures . Exercise is a universal language . It ’ s great to see people from all over the world working together and encouraging each other .
What ’ s the best advice you ’ ve ever received ? Always trust your gut . I ’ ve found that the first decision you make is usually the best one .
Favorite thing to do in your free time ?
Workout ( personal fitness is incredibly important to me ), cooking and spending time with my wife and son .
If you could live anywhere in the world , where would it be and why ? I would live somewhere in the Caribbean . I love the nice , warm weather they have there and I ’ m a big beach person . I don ’ t like feeling rushed , and prefer a slower and more relaxed lifestyle .
Favorite home-cooked food ? Any of my wife ’ s made-from-scratch cakes .
What are your must-have items for a good workout ? A barbell , something to throw , dumb bells , kettle bells and a positive attitude .
Favorite movie of all time ? Any of the Harry Potter movies .
Favorite sport besides golf ? Baseball . I ’ ve played since I was 5 years old , played in high school and college and still play on the Savannah Adult Baseball League .
What fitness advice would you give seniors after they graduate from IJGA ?
Don ’ t focus on a certain area of development in the gym , do it all . A lot of people get obsessed with vanity ( muscles , looks ), but it ’ s more important to think about how those muscles work for your body . Remember to watch your diet , but also remember , everything in moderation .
Three fun facts about me :

1 I was adopted from Romania .

2 I ’ m more introverted than extroverted .

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I ’ ve always been interested in music . I play four instruments , played jazz band in high school , sang in choir and almost majored in music in college to become a studio musician .
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