GOLF AT SCHOOL
“Our award winning schools program is proving to be a hit for schools, clubs and of course the kids. Our mission is to give kids a deep rooted love for the sport, one which will mean they are golfers for life. We know we’ve succeeded if the kids are still playing golf when they are 30.
At school we aim to have fun with the kids, using games that are easy to play and easy to succeed at, allowing kids to achieve and feel good about themselves. These games facilitate the learning process by giving the kids the “essential” love for the game.
Only when the kids love the sport, can we start to impart our technical expertise, as coaches, upon them. They will develop their own thirst for knowledge, motivating themselves to improve.
Our school program is affordable and we try to remove all barriers to participation. The more that participate at this stage, the golfers we will create later on.”
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
Our program is not all about golf. We recognize the need to develop the athletic ability of every student, for their long term well being as well as for any sport they choose to play.
· LOCOMOTOR SKILLS
Crawling, Walking, Running, Galloping, Jumping, Hoping, Twisting, Spinning and Skipping
· BALANCE SKILLS
Squatting, Weaving, Anti Clockwise Movement, Coordination and Landing
· BALL SKILLS
Kicking, Patting, Pushing, Handling, Holding, Underarm Throwing, Two Handed Catching, Overarm Throwing, One Handed Catching, Weaker Foot Kicking
· COMBINATION SKILLS
Under & Over, Shuffling & Rolling, Speed & Direction and Left & Right Hand
· GOLF SKILLS
Putting, Chipping and Swing considering skills such as Aim, Stance, Ball Position, Distance Control, Speed and Tempo
TESTIMONIALS
“The Students at Rock Spring Elementary have thoroughly enjoyed the Golf Taster Sessions introduced to the school’s PE program. In a society where most kids spend a majority of their free time engrossed in technology, the golf program gives these students an opportunity to learn a sport that they can enjoy individually or with their family while achieving a health-enhancing level of fitness. The golf program positively supports the National Standards for Physical Education. Having a six year old daughter, I look forward to her being a part of the After School Club. My hope is that she will continue playing, so that it provides my family with a physical activity that we can enjoy together!”
Coach Phillips - PE Teacher | Rock Spring Elementary
“I am hearing great things about the Golf @ School Program!
Thank you so kindly for offering this opportunity to the students of Henry County Schools.”
Kaneice Bembry - Henry County Schools
“Through the GLF program TRE students have been able to actively participate in the game of golf, a sport that combines competition with sportsmanship, honesty and integrity. Students were able to complete a comprehensive beginner program working not only on foundational golf skills, but also important social skills as well. Our goal at TRE is for students to learn the basics of both team and individual sports, with a particular emphasis on those that encourage healthy lifestyles and can be played over an entire lifetime.”
Coach Brantley - PE Teacher | Timber Ridge Elementary