Teaching Philosophy
My goal is
to create an atmosphere of excitement and learning. The most important aspect
of instruction is to create a connection with the student, an avenue of
understanding for the individual. The student’s goals, abilities, and
dedication need to be assessed prior to beginning the instructional process. It
is critical to build a working and ongoing relationship with the student
inviting feedback on performance and understanding. Goals should always be realistic
and achievable, but it is my responsibility to challenge the student so that
they stay motivated. It is important to have the student recognize his/her
individual strengths and weaknesses, and use those to formulate a practice plan
and playing strategy.
The golf swing itself is an individual motion. Fundamentals
such as grip, set-up and club head position need to and will be addressed, but
it is my belief that proper balance is the main key to a consistent golf swing.
I believe that a golf swing that starts
with the proper set-up and solid balance throughout will lead to a consistent
shot pattern. Once a solid foundation is built, the student may then begin to
learn what the different miss-hits stem from. When I can isolate a swing fault
to one or two things, it is then easier to diagnose and fix.
I
want my students to come back to me because they are excited about getting
better; not because they are lost and can’t hit the ball. My approach to teaching will be one of
motivation and excitement. I want each student to be encouraged by the things
that they are doing correctly rather than discouraged by the things that they
are not. I will never give up on a student who is willing to learn and work at
their game. I enjoy teaching the game of golf and encourage all players to have
fun learning and playing the game.
