IJGA Newsletter: The Oaks January 2018 | Page 7

The roadmap we create we call a blue- print. It is delivered in a round table for- mat by the coaching staff and specialists involved during the BENCHMARKING testing. Each student has a consultation slot and listens to the evidence as well as the solutions to what they do. It is as enlightening for the coaches as it is for the students, and creates team collaboration which is what makes IJGA so special.  Blueprinting video WHAT DRIVES YOU? Rekgabile Nyhonyha My dad drives me to be the best I can be. I hope someday I can be like him; he’s been with me since day one and he is my role model. I am so grateful to both of my parents for sacrificing so much for me and allowing me to pursue my dreams. Then we begin to implement each individual’s blueprint- ing plan. We are currently undertaking two weeks of technical training. This is where we make the changes and adjustments to the nuts and bolts to gain a more reliable technique which can work under pressure. What follows is a period known as blending, in which we then trust the new mechanics and start to use them in earnest.  from Johannesburg, South Africa It has been a well planned and well received process so far and we look forward to the continued improve- ment of our students.  best part of your game? My short game. Director of Golf Jonathan Yarwood BLUEPRINTING Benchmarking video grade Junior why did you choose IJGA? The coaches here work so hard to make you better. The facilities are also very impressive and it’s cool to be able to use the latest technology to improve my golf game. favorite golfer? Dustin Johnson favorite golf course? Bethpage State Park Black Course in Farmingdale, New York goals for golf? To get my scoring average under 75. Ultimately play in college and then on tour. THE OAKS 7 7 7 THE THE OAKS OAKS