Coaches
Coach Development
Training
In 2012, U.S. Kids Golf created the U.S. Kids Golf Coaches Institute, and since that time, the Coaches Institute has trained over 7,000 coaches worldwide. Representing more than 80 nations, this global community of coaches has learned best practices and provided resources to better serve young players as they develop a passion for golf.
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Certified Coach
TOPICS COVERED
The Certified Coach program is the essential training that lays out basic principles in assuring coaches understand the key elements specific to coaching young golfers. Coaches attaining this certification have a basic understanding of how to overcome the common challenges of coaching kids, the principles of games-based learning, the importance of proper club fitting for growing golfers, how to plan a successful program, and the best way to make learning fun for new players.
COMPLETING CERTIFICATION
- Register and attend a training session.
- Complete the online Positive Coaching Alliance, Double-Goal Coach course: Coaching for Winning and Life Lessons.
- Complete online personality assessment in advance of training date.
- Youth Program evaluation.
- Complete a background check.