“CGC is a fantastic way for junior golfers to understand what it takes to become a successful college golfer. To have many major college golf coaches at these events allows for juniors to see first hand what we do to make our players better. It is a blast to be involved in these camps and help junior golfers with aspirations of playing college golf.” – Chad Spencer, Fresno State University, Head Golf Coach
“I am excited to be part of my first CGC. Being able to help young people get better at golf and help them realize their dreams of playing college golf is very rewarding. What a great experience working with the best college coaches in the country and combining our efforts to help young golfers.” – Brad Rickel, Gonzaga University
“I’m looking forward to being a part of the CGC San Diego event as I think this is a Win Win for Coaches and Prospects. Its going to be a really fun couple of days.” – Tim Mickelson, Arizona State University
“College golf camps has created a competitive atmosphere with quality coaches in attendance throughout the country. This is a a great opportunity to showcase the skills of junior golfers and encourage them to play at the next level.” – Ryan Donovan, San Diego State University
Coach Bradley worked our CGC – Orlando event. See his thoughts……
Where did you play college golf?
Florida State and the Univ of Florida
What is your greatest achievement?
Winning the Florida State Am in 1996
What is your proudest moment as a coach?
As an assistant – winning the SEC Championship
Head Coach – FSU round 2 last year, the guys had low round of the day for the tournament after a not very good start in round 1
What trait do dislike the most?
Not listening
What trait do admire the most?
preparation
What is your greatest fear?
failure
What is your favorite place to eat on the road?
Chipotle or Roy’s
Best advice you received as a junior golfer?
You are in control of your work ethic, character, and emotions –if you take care of those three things you will be successful
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Sometimes too quick to judge
What is your greatest regret?
Not working harder when I had the opportunity in college
Favorite colors?
Orange
What is your motto?
It’s the lesser player than fails to realize the importance of every shot
Talent you most desire in your players?
Good putter
We are so lucky to have Dave Herman teaching Junior Golfers about a “dynamic warm-up” and proper work-out routines to develop your body. One of Dave’s clients recently won on the web.com tour, Trevor Immelman!! Dave was a hit at our CGC Orlando event.
Visit his website http://superflexfitness.com/
Elite tennis player Dave Herman began his sports training career in the early 1990’s as the Director of the Sport Science Programs at Lake Nona’s legendary LGE Performance Center (Dr. Jim Loehr, Dr. Jack Groppel, Pat Etcheberry). He also worked in association as the golf fitness trainer for the David Leadbetter Golf Academy in the mid to late 90’s before launchinghis training company Athletes Training, Inc.
In Tennis, he has helped players to achieve multiple doubles and mixed doubles championships at Wimbledon, US Open, Australian Openand French Open.
In 2010, Dave founded SuperFlex® toleadthe industry in resistance training products, programs, and fitness training equipment. He is considered as one of the world’s leading authorities in resistance band training techniques.As a pioneer in Golf Fitness training, he has assisted players in achieving multiple Men’s and Women’s Major Championships, PGA and LPGA tour Rookies of the Year, and youngest player to earn a PGA tour card. Past and present notables include Ernie Els, Trevor Immelman, Gary Woodland, Sandra Gal, Se Ri Pak, Suzann Pettersen and Sun Young Yoo.
He has trained hundreds of professionals in many sports including golf, tennis, baseball, basketball, football, hockey, and water sports. His clientele list includes an array of the most-notable sport professionals, elite juniors, as well as celebrities and executives.
In 2000 with Ernie Els, Dave co-authored the Ernie Els’ Guide to Golf Fitness.
Dr. G, as we like to call him has educated parents and junior golfers at our CGC Dallas and CGC Orlando events. Amazing information, check out Dr. G’s background and visit his site!!
http://triadconsultinginc.com/index.htm
Dr. Mark Guadagnoli has worked in industry and academia for over two decades and has taught at several universities including Harvard University, UCLA, UNLV, and USC. He has been featured in the New York Times and other international publications. Dr. Guadagnoli specializes in optimizing performance, communication, leadership, and learning and has received numerous awards for this work in (multiple time Student of the Year, Teacher of the Year, and Researcher of the Year) and out of the university. In addition to his university work, Dr. Guadagnoli has had an active consulting practice for nearly 20 years. He has worked in the area of corporate optimization with companies such as Zappos.com, where he developed their corporate university, developed and ran executive off sites, and worked on performance optimizations with their executive team. Dr. Guadagnoli has also worked with companies such as Bose, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Google, Sony, and Panasonic. Dr. Guadagnoli has published more than 100 articles and abstracts and is the author of two books (Human Learning; Biology, Brain, and Neuroscience, and Practice to Learn, Play to Win). Dr. Guadagnoli’s primary line of research is related to the Challenge Point Framework which has been used to teach surgeons, medical professionals, and others who compete in high stress performance situations. His model of learning shows that appropriate short-term challenges results in long-term and stress resistant learning. He has been invited to present this work around the world including such countries as Canada, China, France, Germany, and Scotland. Dr. Guadagnoli has also worked in performance optimization with athletes in several sports including the USA Olympic Elite Track and Field Coaches and PGA, LPGA, and Nationwide tour winners. Dr. Guadagnoli is currently a faculty member at UNLV and Senior Scientist at Triad Consulting, Inc.
Coach Don Hill from Elon University shares his thoughts. Coach Hill attended our CGC – Orlando event and was a complete blessing!!
Where did you play college golf?
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
What is your greatest achievement?
Winning the ACC Championship
What is your proudest moment as a coach?
Helping lead the 2011-2012 Gamecocks to the NCAA Tournament
What trait do dislike the most?
Being late
What trait do admire the most?
Honesty and hard work
What is your greatest fear?
Losing a loved one
What is your favorite place to eat on the road?
Bonefish Grill
Best advice you received as a junior golfer?
Hard work beats talent
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Always can be better at communication
What is your greatest regret?
Not making the PGA Tour
Favorite colors?
Maroon & Gold! Go Phoenix!
What is your motto?
If it is to be, it is up to me
Talent you most desire in your players?
Being able to visualize shot shape
Ana Ruiz of Chihuahua, Mexico, verbally committed to the University of Oklahoma!! Ms. Ruiz attended our CGC – Dallas event in 2013 where she shot 74-71!! Great job Ana!! #keepcalmandplaycollegegolf
Hawkeye head coach talks mental game, gives tips for the weekend golfer
When Mark Hankins was hired as the head men’s golf coach at the University of Iowa in 2008, the program was ranked 155th in the nation. It didn’t take Hankins long to elevate the program into a national presence.
In just his second season as head coach at Iowa, the Hawkeyes qualified for the NCAA Finals and finished 17th in the country. Since 2009, Iowa has finished ranked as high as 10th in the country, advanced to NCAA competition in each of the last five seasons, and won nine tournament titles.
read more, click below
http://now.uiowa.edu/2013/09/qa-mens-golf-coach-mark-hankins
Source: Iowa Now, By: Aaron Blau
