2020 BC Junior Golf Education Summit Webinars
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- Category: Inside Golf
- Published: 2020-04-13
Join us for this April and May, as Golf, Fitness, Nutrition and Mental Performance professionals share their expertise with all BC Junior Golfers for the first BC Junior Golf Education Summit via online webinars.
The 2020 Summit will bring together leaders in junior golf development to discuss the pillars of performance along the competitive pathway, centered around this year's theme of “Resilience and Adaptability.”
The 2020 BC Junior Golf Education Summit is an amazing opportunity for competitive juniors of all ages and ability to come together to learn from some of the best coaches in Canada on how to succeed along the path to becoming the best possible golfer you can be. There has never been an online event that has brought together such a qualified group of presenters who are truly passionate about golf.
Click here to register! All webinars are free of charge.
Schedule:
All webinars will be approximately 45 to 60 minutes and start at 4:00 p.m. PST
April 16th – College Golf: The Right School for You
April 21st – Adapting Your Fitness Routine
April 23rd – Rules and How to Benefit (Part 1)
April 28th – Self-Awareness and Attentional Control
April 30th – Emotional Control and Stress Management
May 5th – Your Mental Skill Toolkit
May 7th – Rules and How to Benefit (Part 2)
May 12th – Versatility and Tactics
May 14th – Building Your Foundation: Nutrition, Hydration, Recovery
May 19th – Being Adaptable and Resilient During Competition
Click here to register! All webinars are free of charge.
College Golf: The Right School for You
April 16th
Jonnie will go over what is out there, how it works, how your priorities can change things, and more. He will then be joined by the coaches of the 4 top programs in B.C. for a question and answer period.
Speakers
Jonnie Motomochi
Jonnie’s success as a golfer at the Provincial, National and International stage, led him to earn a College Golf Scholarship to Oregon State University. After graduating, Jonnie realized his true passion was in coaching, and at that time he accepted the position as the Assistant Men’s Golf Coach of Oregon State University.
You can find Jonnie here https://www.morgancreekgolf.com/teaching-academy/our-coaches and @jtmoto9
Matt Steinbach
Matthew Steinbach was appointed Head Coach of the Simon Fraser University men’s and women’s golf programs in 2017. Matt can be found here https://athletics.sfu.ca/coaches.aspx?rc=578 and @GolfCoachSteiny
Chris MacDonald
Chris is the Head Coach of both the men’s and women’s teams at UBC and has been there since 2000. He can be found here https://gothunderbirds.ca/sports/womens-golf/roster/coaches/chris-macdonald/684
Justin Clews
Justin has been the Head Coach of the UVic Men’s and Women’s teams since 2013 – Justin can be found here https://govikesgo.com/staff-directory/justin-clews/87 and @jpclews
Chris Bertram
Dr. Chris Bertram has served as head coach of the golf program at the University of the Fraser Valley since 2005. Chris can be found here https://gocascades.ca/sports/mens-golf/roster/coaches/chris-bertram/47 and @drchrisbertram
Adapting Your Fitness Routine
April 21st
Lindsay Manion will give you the tools you need to continue your physical training in different conditions including at home, and to make a plan, so that you come out of this in better shape than you started.
Speaker
Lindsay Manion
Lindsay is considered one of the top Golf Performance Fitness Coaches in Canada. Lindsay’s background in golf as a Varsity athlete at the University of British Columbia and a student of the Bachelor of Human Kinetics program has led her into some of the top high-performance coaching roles in BC. She can be found here https://www.lindsaymanionperformance.com/ and @lmanion13
Rules and How to Benefit (Part 1)
April 23rd
This interactive webinar will get you thinking and really see what you know about the Rules. It is designed to help prepare someone for Level 1 certification. Doug will go over common situations that come up and the procedures to take. You might be surprised at how the Rules can actually help you!
Speaker
Doug Hastie
Doug served as Assistant Coach for the UBC golf teams from 2002-2008 and was named Teacher of the Year of the PGA of BC in 2007. He currently serves as Tournament Director for B.C. Golf.
He is a Provincially Certified Referee and serves on the Order of Merit Committee with Golf Canada. Doug can be found here http://britishcolumbiagolf.org/about/board or @dwhgolf
Self-Awareness and Attentional Control
April 28th
Have you ever been in the middle of your backswing and were suddenly distracted by movement or someone talking? Do you wonder how the best of the best never seem to let anything interfere with their performance? Two things all elite athletes have in common is a high level of self-awareness and the ability to ignore distractions and focus their attention on what is most important. They are always ready to perform and know how to focus on the right things at the right time. In this session we will explore Ideal Performance States and the factors that influence them as well key concepts of attentional control so you can always perform your best.
Speaker
Kim Senecal, Decata Performance Group
Kim Senecal is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach who’s been helping teams and individuals achieve greatness for more than 20 years. Kim holds a Master’s of Arts Degree in Physical Education with an emphasis in Sport Psychology and has passionately applied this knowledge in his work with entrepreneurs, businesses, and athletes to help them reach their full potential.
Kim can be found here https://dacataperformancegroup.com/our-team-kim-senecal-and-bradford-walterhouse/
Emotional Control and Stress Management
April 30th
Have you ever lost your cool in a high pressure moment or after a poor shot? It can happen to anyone. We all experience stress and on occasion can let our emotions get the better of us. In this session we will examine the link between stress and emotions and explore strategies used by elite performers to ensure your emotions work for you on the golf course instead of against you.
Speaker
Kim Senecal, Decata Performance Group
Kim Senecal is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach who’s been helping teams and individuals achieve greatness for more than 20 years. Kim holds a Master’s of Arts Degree in Physical Education with an emphasis in Sport Psychology and has passionately applied this knowledge in his work with entrepreneurs, businesses, and athletes to help them reach their full potential.
Your Mental Skill Toolkit
May 5th
Can you imagine playing 18 holes with only a putter? Every athlete needs a variety of skills they can call on when needed. Just like you need to be comfortable with the various clubs in your bag, you also need to be able to adapt and access a number of mental skills to improve your game. In this session we will examine how to use mental skills such as self-talk, relaxation / activation, and imagery to improve your performance when it matters most.
Speaker
Kim Senecal, Decata Performance Group
Kim Senecal is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach who’s been helping teams and individuals achieve greatness for more than 20 years. Kim holds a Master’s of Arts Degree in Physical Education with an emphasis in Sport Psychology and has passionately applied this knowledge in his work with entrepreneurs, businesses, and athletes to help them reach their full potential.
Rules and How to Benefit (Part 2)
May 7th
This interactive webinar will get you thinking and really see what you know about the Rules. It is designed to help prepare someone for Level 1 certification. Doug will go over common situations that come up and the procedures to take. You might be surprised at how the Rules can actually help you!
Speaker
Doug Hastie
Doug served as Assistant Coach for the UBC golf teams from 2002-2008 and was named Teacher of the Year of the PGA of BC in 2007. He currently serves as Tournament Director for B.C. Golf. He is a Provincially Certified Referee and serves on the Order of Merit Committee with Golf Canada. Doug can be found here http://britishcolumbiagolf.org/about/board or @dwhgolf
Versatility and Tactics
May 12th
This webinar will go over some surprising statistics from the game and show how, by making good decisions and understanding, where good scoring comes from and how you can improve without changing your physical skill set. We will also go over how a committee sets up a golf course, how they produce a hole location sheet and how this knowledge can help you play better tournament golf.
Speakers
Colin Lavers
Originally from Edmonton, Colin has captained Team BC at numerous events. Lavers has also led and/or assisted at multiple BC Golf training camps around the province and currently serves as coach for Team B.C. Colin can be found here https://seymourgolf.com/golf-country-club/pro-shop/professionals/colin-lavers-biography/ and @lavsgolf
Doug Hastie
Doug served as Assistant Coach for the UBC golf teams from 2002-2008 and was named Teacher of the Year of the PGA of BC in 2007. He currently serves as Tournament Director for B.C. Golf.
Building Your Foundation: Nutrition, Hydration, Recovery
May 14th
There are many important components that go into playing a solid competitive round of golf. In addition to your technical skills, fitness, and game management plan, you need to be properly rested, recovered, fueled, hydrated, and have the right mindset. All of these are interconnected. Learn about how to prepare properly and take care of yourself when playing and practicing during your golf season.
Speaker
Ann Holmes
Ann is living in Prince George where she is a full-time faculty member at the College of New Caledonia in the Kinesiology program. She has a Masters in Human Kinetics (from UBC) and is a Certified Personal Trainer with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP). Ann is also a PGA of Canada Class "A" member. Ann is finishing up her Canadian School of Natural Nutrition diploma and has a keen interest in nutrition for golfers and working with people of all ages to improve their health. Ann can be found here https://www.pggolfandcurling.com/golf-2/jr-program
Being Adaptable and Resilient During Competition
May 19th
What does a tournament week look like for an elite player? What does a practice round day consist of? What about an early time vs. a late time? These and many more questions will be answered by Canada’s best coaches.
Speakers
Robert Ratcliffe
Robert is currently the Head Coach of the Men’s National Junior Team for Golf Canada, a role which has him working with Canada’s top junior golfers. Ratcliffe has received several awards for his work over the years, including the 2009 PGA of BC Teacher of the Year Award, as well as the 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2017 PGA of B.C. Coach of the Year Award. Robert can be found here http://www.ratcliffegolf.com/index.html and @ratcliffegolf
Derek Ingram
A two-time recipient of the PGA of Canada’s Teacher of the Year Award (2003 & 2007), Ingram spent two years as Women’s Head Coach for Team Canada. Prior to being named Women’s Head Coach at the end of 2009, Ingram served five years as Men’s Assistant Coach for Team Canada. A seven-time winner of the Manitoba PGA Teacher of the Year Award, Ingram has been involved with Golf Canada’s High-Performance Program for over 10 years. Derek can be found here https://elmhurstcc.ca/golf-clinics-lessons/ and @dingramgolf (Twitter) @dingramgolf (Instagram)
Jennifer Greggain
Jennifer's career includes competitive play at the highest levels of amateur and professional golf, making her playing experience one of the best in British Columbia. She earned a scholarship at the University of Washington, where she then pursued over ten years of tour experience, including two years on the LPGA Tour. She is the recipient of the 2019 PGA of Canada Jack McLaughlin Junior Leader of the Year award and is currently Assistant Coach for Team Canada. Jennifer can be found here http://www.pgabc.org/members/greggain-jennifer and @jengreggaingolf