Dr. Nick Molinaro is a licensed psychologist with 35 years experience. He specializes in clinical counseling psychology, sport psychology, executive assessment and performance enhancement. He earned a BS in Psychology from the University of Scranton, Master’s degrees from Kean College and Seton Hall; a doctorate from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and post-graduate training at William and Mary, Temple University, and San Diego University for Integrative Studies. His office is in Mendham, New Jersey.
Dr. Nick is on the Golf Channel from time to time with Michael Breed.
Dr. Michael Gervais serves director of DISC’s High Performance Psychology. As a California licensed psychologist specializing in high performance, he works in the trenches of high-stakes environments, where there is no luxury for mistakes, hesitation, or failure to respond.
With the vision of helping his clients thrive under pressure, he has created a performance model that allows people to achieve their maximum potential, whether on or off the field. Dr. Gervais combines state-of-the-art brain mapping techniques with an approach grounded in high-performance psychology. The result is a completely individualized performance plan that allows each person to train by fully engaging both their mind and brain toward that personal best.
While Dr. Gervais’ roster includes some of the world’s most elite athletes, he is expanding the reach of his capabilities into the broader spectrum.
Connecting to the simple joys… High Performance Psychology at work. Adventurepreneur in action.
He recognizes that, like athletes, all of us are required to perform daily. We all navigate our own high-stakes environments and can benefit just as much with the right training. Ultimately, Dr. Gervais’ goal is to create amazing journeys for clients while exploring their boundaries of human potential.
A published, peer-reviewed author and recognized speaker on human performance issues, Dr. Gervais has been featured by ESPN, CNN, NFL Network, FUELtv, Red Bull TV, Extra, The Huffington Post, GolfersMD, South Bay magazine and others. He is currently authoring a book that reveals how human potential is cultivated and developed – by examining the most successful high-risk takers in the world: extreme and action sport athletes.
Dr. Gervais received his undergraduate degree from Loyola Marymount University. He completed his PhD while studying under the father of American applied sport psychology, Dr. Bruce Ogilve, at San Diego University, Integrative Studies.
College Golf Camps®with Chip Brewer, CEO, Callaway Golf talking about junior golf, college golf and Callaway Golf.
Mr. Brewer is very gracious with his time. Great perspective on yesterday and today’s junior golf. Mr. Brewer played college golf at Duke University and then William & Mary University. Listen to more……
For the Mack Daddy PM-Grind Wedge, Phil Mickelson worked directly with Roger Cleveland on the shape and larger groove area so you can take on the toughest short game shots.
Free for a limited time any new camp registration for a College Golf Camps®3 day Junior Golf Exposure Camp.
There is so much information out there regarding the golf swing that it’s nearly impossible for anybody to sift through it all and decide what could be a game-changer for their game. In this article I’ve done the heavy lifting for you and trust me, improved wrist angles (particularly in the downswing) can make a massive difference in your ball striking.
In the wrist-centric Laser Beam drill I’d like to see the following:
a tee in your glove pointing away from your the back of your hand
curl the wrists under, bowing the lead wrist slightly, as you start the swing
sense a flat or slightly bowed wrist throughout the back and downswing
save your eyes! Point the tee away from your face all the way through impact
If you do this correctly you will sense an improved ability to hit draws and the additional compression will have the ball jumping off the clubface. Give this one a go!
The new MD3 Milled Shamrock Wedges look great, they perform great, and they’re built to be your new good luck charm around the green. Here are 5 the key things you need to know about them:
1. They Have The Versatility For Every Shot You Need Around The Green
The MD3 Milled Shamrock Wedges have the S-Grind, which is our most versatile wedge grind, and it’s great for a wide range of course conditions and shots. It has the versatility you need to get up and down from anywhere. And our milled Progressive Groove Optimization is designed to optimize spin as you go up in loft so you have the right amount of spin you need for each shot.
2. Two Words: Roger. Cleveland.
Our legendary wedgemaker Roger Cleveland crafted these wedges with an advanced shaping, and the end result is a balanced wedge with a high toe profile and a semi-straight leading edge. The weight ports in the back allowed us to reposition the weight for better shot-making. If anyone can help your short game, it’s Roger.
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3. They’re Custom & VERY Limited
A wedge like this needs a sleek look, and they feature a limited edition True Temper Tour Issue Black Onyx Shaft, a custom black and green Lamkin UTX grip, and a lucky clover lasered on the head. Since it’s such a special wedge, our production quantities are extremely limited (so we’d suggest you act sooner than later).
4. Available in Five Lofts
Shamrock wedges come in 50° | 52° | 54° | 56° | 58° | 60°.
5. St. Paddy’s Day is THEE DAY!
Pre-order begins on March 11th and you’ll be able to find Shamrock wedges at retail on March 17th.
College Golf Camps®is excited to announce our new 2016 camp payment program. You can now spread your payments over the year with our friendly payment program email juniorgolf@collegegolfcamps.com
This past Fall we hosted a junior golf exposure camp in Pinehurst, North Carolina called College Golf Camps®- BIG 5. Myself and a couple of other college coaches were watching junior golfers play during the competition portion of camp. One particular junior golfer stuck out more than the others. Why, you ask…. this group of coaches all said “he swings like he doesn’t care……” Hold on to that concept for a second.
Virtually, every college coach will agree that they want golfers to swing freely from takeaway to follow through. How can you swing freely without forcing it. The words “freely” and “force” seem like they should not be used in the same sentence.
The coaches all were keen on how this particular junior swung the club so freely. Essentially, there was no difference between his practice swing and the swing when he hit the ball. Did he not care about the result of the shot? Of course not…..as the coaches continued to talk about this junior and others, it brought up a very exciting topic in golf called “ball bound”.
The concept of “ball bound” is relatively easy to understand from this discussion. Others might have a different description but for this discussion it was simple. “Ball bound” was when the golfer limits his/her natural athleticism because he/she is so focused on hitting the ball precisely the correct way. Therefore defeating the bodies ability to swing freely and loose during the swing, specifically at the moment when the club strikes the ball.
As we watched other juniors, you could tell some had a small glitch or hesitation right at impact. The previous junior we spoke about didn’t have any glitches or hesitations…..There “real” swing did not replicate their practice swing.
Continuing the discussion with the college coaches, one coaches says “how do you get a golfer to swing freely?” One coach immediately said “tell the player to stop looking at the ball”. Another coach immediately says “WHAT?”…..The other coach began to paint this illustration below in our minds……
Don’t become “Ball Bound”
If you normally fix your eyes on the ball, illustrated by looking at the College Golf Camps®logo. Move your fixed eyes to the red star, which is about 1 inch inside and 1 inch forward of the ball. The coach went on to say that the distance will vary for every golfer. His point was to get the golfer’s mind off of hitting the ball and onto swinging freely.
Later that day during the competitive practice portion of the camp. This same group of coaches implemented this drill at one station during the practice rotation. You should have seen the campers faces when the coach told them to not look at the ball……Most were shocked, some thought the coach was kidding….. Ultimately, the junior golfers followed the instructions of the college coach(which was wise). Guess what happened? Nearly every junior golfer began to swing freely which created more crisp strikes on the golf ball. No glitches, no hesitations, just precision shot, after shot, after shot.
So here is the drill: Use any club in your bag with a series of 4 balls. With the first 3 golf balls, fix your eyes somewhere inside and in-front of the golf ball throughout the swing. Then on the 4th and final ball fix your eyes on the golf ball. See what happens…….
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Incorporate this practice drill into your golf game. Remember, college golf coaches all want players who swing carefree and loose…..most of all they want players to be coachable!
One of Chris Zambri’s favorite competitive drill for all golfers. Coach Zambri is the Head Mens Golf Coach at University of Southern California.
College Golf Camps®is excited to have Coach Zambri attend our San Diego Junior Golf Exposure Camp, July 24-26, 2016 at La Costa Golf Resort in San Diego, California.
