Peachtree Corners, Ga. – In-person training to earn Certified Coach 1 and 2 accreditations will take place on Friday, January 27 during the week of the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. The two seminars will be presented at the nearby Falcons Fire Golf Club with the Coach 1 training taking place in the morning and Coach 2 the same afternoon. Golf professionals and coaches may choose to participate in either or both of the interactive seminars.
“We are pleased to again offer live, in-person training for golf professionals and coaches attending the PGA Show. Sharing the day with other coaches and our team of presenters makes for both an educational and inspirational day for participants.
Presenters from U.S. Kids Golf are:
- John Bryan, Vice President, Coaches Institute
- Kellie Edelblut, LPGA, Lead Coach U.S. Kids Golf Academy
- John Godwin, PGA, past national PGA Junior Golf Leader, and Director of Player Development
- Jim Hardy, PGA, Senior Director, Coach and Academy Development
Coach 1 certification provides foundational training that details basic principles for coaching juniors, focusing on six key elements specific to coaching young golfers.
Coach 2 certification trains coaches how to identify and offer coaching based on the individual student’s personality motivators, providing students with a learning environment that is engaging. Coaches are provided an in-depth look into how to utilize the U.S. Kids Golf Player Pathway curriculum which offers cognitive scaffolding and allows players to achieve ongoing success based on their abilities.
In presenting nearly 250 seminars since 2012, with almost 7000 coaches participating from over 70 countries, U.S. Kids Golf has developed a true worldwide network of coaches dedicated to improving the experience of young golfers learning the game.
For more information on the U.S. Kids Golf Certification Program for Coaches, or to register, visit https://foundation.uskidsgolf.com/certification or contact Chris Carme at ccarme@uskidsgolf.com
About U.S. Kids Golf
U.S. Kids Golf is the world’s leading organization for helping grow golf among youth and families. Founded in 1996, U.S. Kids Golf offers equipment in three distinct lines of clubs in up to 10 sizes. The U.S. Kids Foundation hosts more than 1600 tournaments globally – including the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship held annually in Pinehurst, N.C.; and its Coaches Institute includes over 1800 members around the world. The Foundation also owns and operates Longleaf Golf & Family Club in Southern Pines, N.C., a “Living Laboratory” of golf’s best practices and newest ideas to make golf a better game for everyone. In both 2018 and 2020, 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
Facebook: www.facebook.com/USKidsGolf
Twitter: www.twitter.com/USKidsGolf
Instagram: www.instagram.com/u.s.kidsgolf/
