Dan Potter, Head Golf Coach at Boise State University is our College Golf Camps – Coach of the Week. Coach Potter is in his first year at Boise State and worked our College Golf Camp in San Diego. His team currently ranks 183rd and climbing by Golfweek.
Where did you play college golf?
– Washington
What is your greatest achievement?
– Being an awesome uncle
What is your proudest moment as a coach?
– there have been many…watching two players at the 2013 US Open is up there.
What trait do dislike the most?
– apathy
What trait do admire the most?
– accountability
What is your greatest fear?
– bungee jumping
What is your favorite place to eat on the road?
– Anything Mexican
Best advice you received as a junior golfer?
– you are the director of your own movie
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
– I’m too patient
What is your greatest regret?
– Def Leoppard played a concert near my hometown when I was young and I didn’t go
Joey Cerulle, Head Golf Coach at Long Beach State University is our College Golf Camps Women’s Coach of the Week. Coach Cerulle has coached at two College Golf Camps – San Diego events. His team is currently ranked 76th by Golfweek.
Where did you play college golf?
Concordia University, Irvine, CA
What is your greatest achievement?
Starting a men’s and women’s program from scratch at my Alma mater.
What is your proudest moment as a coach?
Being hired by Long Beach State. It allowed me to come home and work for a school that I admired growing up here in Long Beach, CA
What trait do dislike the most?
Dishonesty. We play a game that is built on truth and integrity. I have no time for people who lie to me and to themselves.
What trait do admire the most?
Commitment. I think anyone who has desire, hope, and goals, together with a commitment, can achieve success in everything that they do.
What is your greatest fear?
Losing. I hate it. It’s what keeps me motivated to get better every day.
What is your favorite place to eat on the road?
BBQ. Plain and simple. If it has meat and BBQ sauce, I’m in heaven.
Best advice you received as a junior golfer?
Let the game of golf lead you. There will be bumps in the road, but new paths will emerge. Don’t be afraid to continue on your journey.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I’m left handed, but I play golf from the right side. Something always sits in the back of my mind about wanting to go back in time and start swinging like Phil Mickleson!
What is your greatest regret?
I can’t think of any. I’m not a big fan of living and thinking about negative events from the past. Rather, I look forward to new tasks and challenges that await me in the future.
Favorite colors?
Red. I love red numbers!
What is your motto?
This isn’t my motto, rather my philosophy. It is based on a popular concept developed by the sportswriter Grantland Rice in the early 1900’s. I believe that golf teaches players about life…It is a team sport with personal challenges. It is up to the individual player to provide his own motivational factors and to decide what he will contribute to the team in practices, meets, and tournaments. It is up to the individual player to decide what he will contribute to his family and personal relationships. The player who has prepared properly and who is supported by his teammates usually wins golf tournaments. To understand the responsibility of being a teammate and the total concept of team is a life-long task…Golf is merely a form of practice for life itself.
Talent you most desire in your players?
I desire players that are able to stay calm in the face of adversity. Athletes that are slow to anger. Athletes that slow everything down when chaos is all around them. Athletes that can breathe and relax when fear is ramped. These athletes are ready for anything that can be thrown at them. They will always play at their full potential.
College Golf Camps concepts are new to junior golf. From what we are told, “never seen before” concepts. So, we get a lot of questions. Here are several Q/A’s about our junior golf camps.
First, we can guarantee that college golf coaches will attend because we hire them to instruct, evaluate, observe, coach and interact with the players. We list the names of each college golf coach, so feel free to contact them and verify their attendance at our junior golf camps.
How many camper per coach?
We guarantee 18 college golf coaches at each event and a 6 to 1 ratio for junior golfers to college golf coaches. Sometimes we have more, however we commit to 18. Why 18 you ask, because there are 18 holes of golf. So when the campers are on the golf course each hole has at least 1 coach. This is to keep a great educational environment.
What are the requirements to attend? You do not have qualify for College Golf Camps event. You do not need a high enough ranking or points or exemption or any of that stuff. We jokingly, but kind of seriously like to say, the only requirement is a great attitude, a desire to learn more about golf and a high interest in playing college golf. Any international and national junior golfer between the age of 10-18, under new NCAA guidelines, senior graduates may attend. Camp is open to any/all entrants limited only by number, age, grade level or gender.
Do the campers get much time with the coaches?
Yes, we estimate 30 hours of interaction over the 3 day camp. 21 hours of education and 9 hours of competition. When the junior golf campers are not on the golf course they are seminars lead by college golf coaches. College golf coaches present topics of “transition from junior golf to college golf”, “Life skills for college freshman”, “Be the student in student-athlete”. The junior golf campers also spend time on the range learning different drills that the coaches do with there own teams. This is about educating the golfer and the student. Camp includes instruction, development, competition and interaction. When the junior golf campers and parents are not in seminars, they are on the golf course with the college golf coaches. Each junior golf camper will be experience the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest college golf coaches in the country.
Really, I get to talk to the coaches?
Yes, both campers and parents will get multiple opportunities to speak with our coaches. You should expect 3 days of golf camp with unique opportunities to improve your knowledge and skills in golf.
Are parents able to participate?
Heck ya!! Parents, this is NOT a camp where you just want to drop your junior golfer off and say see ya later. 99% of parents attend camp but they do not have to attend. We just highly suggest it. Parents should be engaged during all of the seminars. There is so much information it’s hard for one person to capture all of it. More ears the better. We like to say that parents are encouraged to be involved in everything but the golf. When the junior golf campers are on the golf course we ask the parents to stay 50-100 yards away. This allows CGC to create the best learning environment possible for the junior golfer. Parents are allowed on the golf course. Parents are not allowed to caddy. This is very much a junior golf camp where parents need to be involved. We like the opportunity to educate the junior golfer and the parent.
Does the camp fee included hotel?
No, it does not. Why? Because so many families have timeshares, condos, hotel deals, etc. We have a “camper” discounted rate at our host hotel, however we do not provide lodging. Junior golfers need to arrange for their own lodging.
Are the coaches there for the entire camp or just a short period?
The coaches are in attendance from the beginning of camp to the end of camp.
Can we leave early?
Yes, this is your junior golf camp so you can come and go as you please. However, we encourage you to stay as much as possible. Every CGC event has a handful of junior golfers who need to leave early for whatever reason. We just ask that you communicate with us prior to leaving early.
How does the payment process work?
Typical timeline: We ask for $695 deposit upon registration. We will then bill you the balance in two payments. Each junior golf camper is expected to be paid in full within 60 days of registration. All junior golfers must be paid in full 30 days prior to the camp. In the event, you register inside 30 days of the camp, we will call and arrange for final payment. Please carefully consider your schedule and your commitments prior to registering for any camp.
Do you have to qualify for the camp?
No, we do not have a process of qualifying because you do not have to qualify. We hope each junior golfer has a great attitude and effort. Again, college golf camps is open to any/all entrants limited only by number, age, grade level or gender.
What are the ages of the campers? And is my junior golfer too young?
College Golf Camps is open to any junior golfer ages 10-19. The average age of our campers is roughly between 14-16. However, we have had several 7th and 8th graders attend each of our camps. Most of the time, the parents of those younger junior golfers walk away saying “we are so thankful we have all this information at a young age”. The majority of junior golf campers are Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors in high school. We do have several Seniors who attend each camp.
What are the distances of the competition?
Standard yardages:
Boys 14U – 6000 – 6300 yards
Boys 15-18 – 6600 – 6800 yards
Girls 14U – 5700 – 6000 yards
Girls 15-18 – 6000 – 6300 yards
My son/daughter is 13 years old, can they play from the longer distance?
Absolutely, this is your camp
How many rounds do you play and what is the format?
Each junior golfer will play 45 holes. 9 hole short game challenge on day one. 18 holes on day two and three. All individual stroke play.
How many campers attend camp?
We have had camps with 90 junior golfers and we have had camps with 40 junior golfers.
Where are the campers from?
They are from all over the world. Junior golfers from 43 states and 16 different countries have attended.
Can we go to multiple camps?
Sure, we have had several junior golfers attend multiple College Golf Camps.
When was College Golf Camps first event?
We launched this ground-breaking opportunity July of 2013 and been rocking it ever since!
College Golf Camps of America is continues to surround itself with tremendous people in junior golf.Please welcome Mrs. Kay Dalke to the CGC Board of Advisors. She recently retired from teaching and coaching high school golf in Texas, coaching both boys and girls.Growing up in Oklahoma, she began playing
junior golf from a very young age and continued to play for her beloved Oklahoma Sooners.
She established the Southwest Junior Golf Tour, which is now Junior Golf Championships. She has a passion for the rules of golf.Former USGA Committee member, she still serves as a USGA rules official and officiates a variety of events including USGA, US Kids and Collegiate events.
Coach Kay Dalke is married to Bill Dalke and currently reside in Hobart, Oklahoma.She quickly points out the blessings of her seven children and seven grandchildren.Her passion for junior golf is easily recognized.
Welcome Mrs. Dalke to CGC, thank you for helping us grow junior golf.She will be assisting CGC in many ways, including Know the Rules seminars at CGC events.
“College Golf Camps is offering a win-win opportunity for junior golfers to find the exposure to college coaches and answers to questions that may seem overwhelming at times.” – Kay Dalke
Head Golf Coach, Megan Menzel, University of Iowa is our CGC Women’s Coach of the Week. Coach worked our first College Golf Camp ever Dallas 2013. She returned in 2014 and allegedly challenged Coach McDonald to a foot race. Sources say the race never happened, experts say she would have won.
The Hawkeyes start the season February 15th in Puerto Rico at the Lady Puerto Rico Classic. They currently rank 101st in the Golfweek rankings.
Coach Menzel’s roster includes players from Iowa, Canada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Illinois, Indiana, Arizona and Spain
Where did you play college golf?
New Mexico
What is your greatest achievement?
My family, husband Craig and 3 daughters Kennedy, Callie and Maclayne.
What is your proudest moment as a coach?
Anytime I see my players handle adversity well and become better players and people after facing it
What trait do dislike the most?
Negativity
What trait do admire the most?
Great work ethic
What is your greatest fear?
Being in a city without Chipotle
What is your favorite place to eat on the road?
Breakfast burritos at the Lobo grill at the UNM golf course
Best advice you received as a junior golfer?
play one shot at a time
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Eat less cookie dough
What is your greatest regret?
Worrying too much, not enjoying the moment enough, especially during my college years!! They went by way to fast.
And never racing Coach Billy Mac in a footrace. 🙁 NEXT TIME
Congratulations to Head Golf Coach JC Deacon, University of Florida, he is our CGC Men’s Coach of the Week. Coach Deacon was named Head Coach this past Summer after spending time at UNLV. He is one of the nicest guys you will ever met. He has been apart of two College Golf Camps.
His roster includes players from Florida and Canada.
The Gators start their season February 2nd at Sea Best Invitational at TPC Sawgrass . They currently rank 53rd in the Golfweek rankings.
Where did you play college golf?
UNLV for Coach Dwaine Knight
What is your greatest achievement?
Marrying my wife Jessica!
What is your proudest moment as a coach?
When our 2013 UNLV golf team rallied in the final round of the Natty Championship to beat every team in the field by at least 8 shots. We then made it through a 4 for 3 playoff and qualified for match play. It was the most incredible day!
What trait do dislike the most?
Lazyness
What trait do admire the most?
Hard working!
What is your greatest fear?
Being late.
What is your favorite place to eat on the road?
Padilla’s in New Mexico or Chipotle anywhere!
Best advice you received as a junior golfer?
Don’t try and change everything to get better. Be great at what YOU do/what got YOU to this point.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I need 8 hours of sleep. I wish I only needed 4 or 5 like Coach Mike McGraw..
Join us as we host Lance Ringler from Golfweek Magazine. Lance operates the junior golf rankings for Golfweek, he will answer some simple questions about the GW rankings.
Let’s be clear, CGC has nothing to do with junior golf rankings. We are not a recruiting or scouting service, however we do believe in education and this is certainly a topic all junior golf families need to be aware of.
Thank you Lance for taking time out of your busy schedule.
Join us this week as we welcome Steve Yellin from Fluid Motion Factor. Steve’s program is endorsed by David Leadbetter. His amazing approach to the mental game with change your game, period!!
www.fluidmotiongolf.com
email questions for Mr. Yellin to juniorgolf at collegegolfcamps.com
We will have two opportunities to listen, one will begin at 7pm EST and another opportunity at 7pm PST:
Head Golf Coach, Emily Marron, University of Central Florida is our CGC Women’s Coach of the Week. Coach Emily took over the program in 2012. She has worked several CGC events. Her instruction interaction with campers is extremely beneficial to their development.
The Knights start the season by hosting the UCF Challenge in Orlando, Florida. They currently rank 23rd in the Golfweek rankings. Coach Emily’s roster includes players from Belguim, Canada, Florida, Massachusetts, Japan, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago and Colombia.
Where did you play college golf?
Penn State
What is your greatest achievement?
I’ve been recognized with a few “coaches” awards , won some college tournaments, but truly my greatest achievement will always be being able to impact people’s live and give them opportunities to live their dreams out! nature . I look for good values, people who know how to treat others with respect and kindness.
What is your proudest moment as a coach?
Watching my team win back-to-back tournaments last year (2014) Fun Stuff !
What trait do dislike the most?
Selfishness
What trait do admire the most?
Humbleness
What is your greatest fear?
Snakes!!!
What is your favorite place to eat on the road?
Anything Italian and I’m happy!!
Best advice you received as a junior golfer?
My high school coach would Best always tell us ” Just Hit it!” Simple but Good Advice
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I am who I am… And I’m ok with that!
What is your greatest regret?
No regrets. You learn from every experience throughout life and grow from it!
Favorite colors?
Of course Black and Gold! Go Knights!
What is your motto?
“I’m coaching people who happen to play golf!” I adopted this from the great coach Linda Voldstadt!!
Talent you most desire in your players?
Passion,players who truly love to play and work hard and are competitive in
