(SAN ANTONIO, Tex.) – The USA Junior National Golf Team announces its partnership with Old Hickory Golf Club and the Ed Schwent Golf Academy, St. Peters, MO as a brand new certified USA Junior National Team Training Center.
Beginning in April 2015, Old Hickory Golf Club and the Ed Schwent Golf Academy will provide coaching and competitive opportunities to USA Junior National Team members. Four of the five USA Junior National Team programs -Developmental I and II, Future Stars, Pre-Elite will be featured.
Developmental I and II athletes are those who have just begun their competitive journey. Certified USA National Team Coaches will work with each participant to develop the various skills necessary to become a member of the Future Stars Team. Athletes in the developmental program are expected to compete locally in junior golf competitions. Program coaches will assist participants and their parents in choosing appropriate competitive opportunities.
Future Stars teams are for athletes age eleven and older who have displayed a passion for the game and possess experience in competitive golf events. Team members will meet two-to-three times weekly for coaching sessions led by Certified USA National Team coaches and are eligible to participate in regional training camps when space is available.
USA National Team Coaches identify prospective Pre-Elite team members based on their performance in USA National Golf Camps, high school golf competitions, or state and local junior tournaments. These players consistently score in the mid 70s to low 80s. Work ethic and attitude are also important traits. Like Future Stars, Pre-Elite juniors will meet two-to-three times per week with certified coaches and may participate in regional camps.
Selection to the Elite Team is an honor reserved for the most talented, polished, and hard-working individuals. USA National Team Coaches invite prospective Elite Team members based on their performance in USA National Golf Camps or national junior tournaments. Our Elite Team members enjoy competitive success at the local, state, and national levels. Elite Team members meet two-to-three times weekly throughout each training season, participate in Regional and National training camps, and are eligible to qualify for and compete in Regional and International Team Matches.
USA Junior National Team curriculum and world-class instruction at Old Hickory Golf Club/Ed Schwent Golf Academy is an enticing combination for USA Midwest Region players seeking a structured pathway to reach their full potential in golf. USA Junior National Team members will receive customized technical, tactical, physical and mental training as they transition through the benchmarks of the USA Junior National Team curriculum.
Learn more about the USA Junior National Team, and register for the program at www.usajrgolf.com.
About the USA Junior National Golf Team
The USA Junior National Golf Team is an integrated golf development program for juniors of all ages and abilities. USA Junior National Golf Team programs are available at select Certified Training Centers throughout the United States. Leveraging best practices of golf federations around the globe, the comprehensive curriculum provides consistent and structured golf training for juniors through five programs: Developmental I, Developmental II, Future Stars, Pre-Elite, and Elite. Future Stars, Pre-Elite, and Elite Team members compete regionally and nationally. Elite team members also compete internationally. To learn more about the USA Junior National Golf Team and programs, visit www.usajrgolf.com.
Contact:
Tom Relf
USA Junior National Golf Team, Director
210.887.5934
tom@usajrgolf.com
www.usajrgolf.com
Ed Schwent
USA Junior National Golf Team Head Coach
314.323.0003
Ed@edschwentgolf.com
www.usajrgolf.com
www.edschwentgolf.com
www.oldhickorygc.com
