Training Schedule
U.S. Kids Golf’s Coach Certification program will be refreshed with new content and additional benefits for coaches. In order to focus on this effort, no seminars will be offered after May 21. More information on trainings and certification will be communicated towards the end of the summer.
Certified Coach 1
Level 1 training is designed for golf professionals and coaches with a desire to gain knowledge about the foundational aspects of coaching young golfers. Participants learn insights to create or enhance their programs based on research and data in the following areas:
- Challenges in coaching youth golf
- Qualities necessary to be a successful junior golf coach
- 6 Keys for coaching kids
- How to plan your program
- Setting up your course for play and competitions
- Properly fitting clubs for early success and long term development of speed and power
Certified Coach 2
Level 2 training focuses on various learning and personality styles and the importance of having a curriculum and pathway for both players and coaches. Topics covered in this level are:
- Challenges in coaching youth
- Personality types and what motivates each
- Practical approaches to teaching and the practice of learning
- Utilizing the Player Pathway to retain students and build a successful program