The Business of Player Development
Steve Loesher , PGA . Director of Player Development , Troon
Just like working with a student , it is important to evaluate your academy every year . What ’ s the academics ’ strengths and weaknesses ? Is always important to grow and be innovative .
• Keep what is working and find ways to grow successful programs . Maybe by adding another level .
• Add something new every year , be innovative and refresh or add to existing programs .
THE BUSIESS OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
• Keep up with changing times , add new training aids , technology , or new techniques to your coaching . ( Launch Monitor , SportsBox AI , CoachNow ) That is one of the reasons to attend a Coaching summit .
• There are 10 Pillars of Building a Successful Academy . How many of these pillars do you offer ?
1 . |
Private Lessons |
2 . |
Adult Programs |
3 . |
Women ’ s Program |
4 . |
Junior Programs |
5 . |
Summer Camps |
6 . |
Playing Opportunities |
7 . |
Specialty Clinics |
8 . |
Club Fitting |
9 . |
Fitness |
10 . Sports Psychology |
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