Defining
Excellence
“Kristine defines excellence because of
Staff
Spotlight:
Danielle
Jasiewicz
the way she has learned over the last
couple of years. I think her challenging
point was to depend on a coach too much
as a crutch. We had to educate her that
in an individual sport, like in college or if
she tries to be a professional, there’s not
always going to be a coach. She has to be
autonomous and learn for herself and I
think she embraced that.”
Position
Senior House Parent
Describe your role at BGGA?
I live with the students and take care of their needs.
– Kevin Smeltz
BGGA Director of Instruction
What’s the best piece of advice you have ever received?
Do not stress about what you can’t control.
What is your favorite home-cooked meal?
Clam Chowder
What is always stocked in your refrigerator?
Lots of ice cream
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
On an island, outside of the Florida Keys
Is there anything you are addicted to? Or can’t live without?
I can’t live without Ice Cream
What movie do you watch again and again?
The Goonies
Name: Kristine Yin
From: China
Grade: 12th
Started at BGGA: Three years ago
Where is your favorite place to travel and why?
Back to Kentucky where I went to college. The mountains there are so
beautiful and many of my friends live there. Why did you choose BGGA: Because of
What’s one thing we don’t know about you?
That I love to be outside doing anything adventurous, trying new
things and seeing new places. Why do you play golf: Golf is the best
Favorite sport besides golf?
I love to run anywhere and everywhere. Favorite Golfer: Adam Scott
the excellent coach and good facilities.
Best part of your game: Putting
sport
Goals for the future: Playing college golf
Fun facts about yourself: Always
dressed up. Plays the violin. I want to be
an artist.