U.S. Kids Golf Foundation Announces Certified Coach Seminar Schedule
Eleven seminars scheduled for the fall of 2018
NORCROSS, Ga. – The U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coach program for the fall of 2018 features eleven seminars around the United States and internationally, beginning on September 3rd in Melbourne, Australia. U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coach Seminars provide golf professionals with research based content and tools designed to help them deliver a more fun environment for young golfers while providing a path for improvement and retention in the game of golf.
The day-long seminar focus on best practices that help develop junior golfers, including an introduction to game-based teaching, use of a structured learning program, the importance of properly fit equipment in developing swing speed, and how to scale the game for youth golfers. Seminar presenters include U.S. Kids Golf Coaches Institute Vice President John Bryan, U.S. Kids Golf Director of Player Development and PGA Master Professional John Godwin and U.S. Kids Golf Top 50 Kids Teacher and Director of the U.S. Kids Golf Academy Jim Hardy.
Both PGA of America and LPGA Professionals earn continuing education credits for their participation in the seminars. Additional credits may be earned by completing the optional Positive Coaching Alliance test, which is an additional component of the seminar training.
U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coach Seminar Schedule
| Sept. 3 | Melbourne, Australia | Melbourne Golf Academy |
| Sept. 5 | Brisbane, Australia | Meadowbrook Golf Course |
| Sept. 7 | Sydney, Australia | Bankstown Golf Club |
| Sept. 25 | Detroit, Michigan | Meadowbrook Country Club |
| Sept. 29 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | California University of Pennsylvania |
| Oct. 4 | Syracuse, New York | Turning Stone Resort & Casino |
| Oct. 15 | Maui, Hawaii | Kahili Golf Course |
| Oct. 30 | Scottsdale, Arizona | Troon North Golf Club |
| Nov. 15 | Johannesburg, South Africa | World of Golf |
| Nov. 16 | Johannesburg, South Africa | World of Golf |
| Dec. 12 | Southern Pines, North Carolina | Longleaf Golf & Family Club |
Registrations submitted before one week of the seminar date are $195. Registrations submitted within one week of the date of the seminar are $245. To register or for more information about the USKG Certified Coach program, please contact Chris Carme at coach@uskidsgolf.com.
About U.S. Kids Golf
U.S. Kids Golf is the world’s leading organization for growing, promoting and enhancing golf among youth and families. Founded in 1997, U.S. Kids Golf offers three distinct lines of clubs in up to nine sizes, hosts more than 1400 tournaments – including the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship held annually in Pinehurst, NC, and has over 1300 members as part of its Coaches Institute. Additionally, the organization is active in several projects and campaigns designed to grow the sport among important demographics. In 2018, U.S. Kids Golf was recognized by the National Golf Foundation as one of the “Top 100 Businesses in Golf” based on influence, innovation, and social good among other criteria.
Connect with U.S. Kids Golf
Website: www.uskidsgolf.com
Coach Website: www.uskidsgolfcoach.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/USKidsGolf
Twitter: www.twitter.com/USKidsGolfFDN
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/USKidsGolfFDN
Contact:
Christopher Carme
ccarme@uskidsgolf.com
