The speaker at the seminar was Michael Dalgleish, founder of The Golf Athlete and one of Australia's leading physiotherapists. The information that was presented was both fascinating but also scary. Fascinating in how we can develop and get the best from our juniors, therefore giving them the best chance in the future. Scary in the fact that i have seen the number of bad junior lessons being carried out and how schools physical education offerings are damaging the chances of our children to be successful athletes.
The seminar has given me a fresh outlook on how to develop junior golfers i am teaching at present and give them the best possible chance in the future. Tackling key physical movements and developing the fundamentals needed to be successful athletes.
We are already looking at ways to improve the quality of junior golf lessons within our facility, and set out a broader approach to improve general athleic performance. This will be in place for all children who come through our golf club doors. This will not only lead to better quality performances from the juniors, but also will be more likely to keep their interest in the game for longer, with a more fun and varied programme.
Daniel Gale
PGA Professional
Dan is a PGA Professional & TPI Certified Instructor
Check out his website at www.dangalegolf.com
Dan,
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I love the direction that junior golf instruction is going. I hope to do something similar with my program.
JG
Cheers John
ReplyDeleteThe talk was great and we are already looking at setting up some junior athlete programmes for kids yet to be involved in golf. Hopefully see participation increase with fun but beneficial sessions.