GCAPT Junior Development Programs. Spring Golf Schools. April June 2015

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1 GCAPT Junior Development Programs Spring Golf Schools April June 2015 For Boys & Girls in Grades 1-8 who are residents of Peters Township THIS GROUP IS SHARING THE ATTACHED INFORMATION THROUGH THE PETERS TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE EVENT OR PROGRAM IS NOT INITIATED OR SUPERVISED BY THE DISTRICT.

2 OVERVIEW: The Golf Coaches Association of Peters Township (GCAPT) was founded in 2007 in order to contribute to the continued success of junior golf in Peters Township. We understand that the continued success of the golf program in Peters Township relies on the development of junior players who are technically competent, academically successful and prepared for the rigors and challenges of competitive junior golf. The GCAPT offers exceptional developmental programs in a focused learning environment to help each student maximize their potential. Whether a student is just being introduced to the game or is preparing to play competitively in high school or beyond, our goal is to offer them the best instruction and guidance available for them to reach their goals. FACILITIES: We are excited to announce that of our 2015 Spring golf schools will be held at Frosty Valley Golf Links located off of Boyce Rd. in Upper St. Clair and the Kuhn Golf Learning Center located at 157 Lakeview Drive in McMurray, PA. We will be keeping the Spring classes limited to 5 students per session in order to be able to use both facilities as dictated by the fall weather and provide personalized attention to our students. Frosty Valley is a 9-hole course with a country club atmosphere that is junior friendly and owned by Peters Township golf alumnus Dan Ruffing. Frosty Valley affords us the opportunity to work on a large practice putting green, grass driving range, and short game practice area where we can continue to develop our students motions and skills. The Kuhn Golf Learning Center is a private, state-of-the-art teaching studio that is owned by PTHS Head Boys Golf Coach and Master Teaching Professional David Kuhn. The facility was designed and built as a focused learning environment with maximizing students potential in mind. The Learning Center offers V1 Golf swing analysis, a full golf simulator for instructional use or course play, a TOMI putting lab and the latest in indoor putting and hitting surfaces and training equipment. STAFF: David W. Kuhn, PGTAA/LBCI Senior Director of Instruction Coach Kuhn is a PGTAA Class A Master Teaching Professional and 1 of only 13 Lynn Blake TM Certified Alignment Golf Master Instructor worldwide. He oversees all aspects of our instructional programs. An innovative, knowledgeable and enthusiastic instructor, Coach Kuhn has trained many elite players and devotes countless time and energy to developing talent. As the coach of the Peters Twp. HS Varsity Boys team he has compiled a record of including four WPIAL titles, two PIAA Runner-up finishes, and 28 tournament titles in fourteen seasons. His PTHS teams have consistently ranked in the top echelon of high school golf in Pennsylvania and over 20 of his former players have moved on to play golf at the college level. Coach Kuhn oversees all aspects of the GCAPT programs including training staff, curriculum development, and teaching private lessons for all the advanced competitive players in the junior academy program. C. Joseph DiPardo, PGTAA/LBCI Certified Senior Staff Instructor After years as an avid amateur player, high school golf coach, and student of the game, Joe has embraced his passion for teaching golf and has began a second career. Joe is a currently a Professional Golf Teachers Association of America Class A Master Teaching Professional and is a Lynn Blake TM Certified Alignment Golf Instructor. He is a member of the staff of the GCAPT Golf Schools, the Kuhn Junior Golf Academy, and is an Assistant Coach with the Peters Township High School Golf Program. Joe is the lead instructor for our GCAPT beginner & intermediate classes. T. Brian Farrell, LBCI Certified Staff Instructor Coach Farrell completes his 2nd season as the Head Varsity Girls Golf Coach at Peters Twp. HS where he has led the Lady Indians to a record of 45-5, three WPIAL AAA Section 2 Championships, a WPIAL Runner-Up finish and two 3rd place finishes at the WPIAL AAA Girls team championships. Brian is a Lynn Blake TM Certified Alignment Golf Instructor and is a physical education teacher at PTHS. He brings a wealth of coaching experience and a passion for the game of golf to the GCAPT staff. Brian will be assisting with our girls beginner and intermediate classes and is the strength & conditioning coordinator for our junior academy program.

3 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: All GCAPT instructional programs are based on the GCAPT / David Kuhn Golf Motion Curriculum. The Motion Curriculum was designed by Program Director David Kuhn after fifteen years of research and investigation into the optimal learning environment and progression for developing junior golfers. The Motion Curriculum is a skill-specific tiered approach that allows each student to develop at their own pace and to maximize their own unique abilities. The curriculum is a results-based approach that provides focus on the necessary skills to be a competent and competitive player. Student s always know where they stand in the curriculum and what is needed to advance to the next level/tier. The curriculum not only serves as an excellent progress monitoring tool but as a motivator for increased student success. Please refer to Motion Curriculum chart on the following page. PROGRAMS OFFERED: The GCAPT Golf Schools will be offering the following programs during the Spring 2015 session: Intro to Golf - Small group class (FIVE students per class limited availability) - Intro to Golf classes are recommended for students in the early stages of motion development. The sessions focus on learning the fundamentals of the game and developing a sound foundation and enjoyment of the game. Intermediate Golf - Small group class (FIVE students per class limited availability). - Intermediate Golf classes are recommended for students with some golf experience who are ready to become more precise in their motion development. The sessions focus on reviewing fundamentals and advancing the players skill set and learning more advanced techniques. Junior Academy Program - By invitation-only for advanced competitive players preparing for high school or college golf. Adult Program - We also offer small group programs or private lessons for parents wanting to learn the game, brush up on their skills, or compete for the club championship. Contact David Kuhn by for information. All GCAPT classes have a maximum 5:1 Student-to-Teacher ratio with only five (5) students per class. The classes operate in a very focused learning environment to maximize results. We will do our best to place students in classes based on age, skill level, and gender. All classes are filled on a first come, first serve basis. TUITION: All classes are $300 per student per 8 week session regardless of level. Each Session last eight weeks. Students must attend the sessions they registered for only (no changing of days or switching of sessions). There are no make-ups for missed sessions for any reason. Students are responsible for attendance. In the event of a class cancellation due to inclement weather, parents will be notified by and a make-up class or classes will be added during the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th weeks of June. Families wishing to enroll multiple children: 2 children = 1 full registration fee ($300) + 2nd registration fee discounted 20% ($240) = $540 3 children = 1 full registration fee ($300) + 2nd registration fee discounted 20% ($240) + 3rd registration fee discounted 30% ($210) = $750

4 BASIC MOTION ACQUIRED MOTION TOTAL MOTION GCAPT / David Kuhn Golf Motion Curriculum Flow Chart created by David W. Kuhn, PGTAA 2010 Based on The Golfing Machine, 7th Edition by Homer Kelley TIER 1 TIER 2 TIER 3 Level: 1 WHITE The beginning of learning the game. The student is a clean slate. Basic Putt and Chip Strokes. Includes fundamental alignments of the grip, posture, ball position and alignment and the basic stroke motions & precision alignment routine. Level: 4 GREEN The student moves to a new level of growth. Ability to use the pivot to drive the hands to the aiming point and maintain the line of compression. Ability to use various hinging procedures is demonstrated. Includes understanding of impact fix & pressure points. Level: 3 GOLD The student s mastery of basic motion is the gold standard for high level play. Mastery of chips & putts from all types of lies using various trajectories. Use of various alignments and hinges to demonstrate control of trajectory and distance Level: 2 ORANGE The student begins to change as they learn to apply precision & control Demonstration of the basic pitch and wrist positions. Ability to load the shaft and use extensor action. Demonstration of fundamental concepts as applied to the pitch stroke. Level: 5 BLUE The student begins to reach for the sky as their game matures. Demonstration of the punch stroke and the maintenance of lag without club head throwaway. Additional work on rhythm and the introduction of the 1/3rd swivel. Level: 8 BLACK The student reaching to a higher level displays both skill, maturity & mastery of strokes. Mastery of pitch and punch strokes using 1/3rd and 2/3rd swivels. Use of various alignments and hinges to demonstrate control of trajectory and distance. Level: 3 TAN The student begins to mature & learns the proper execution of all basic strokes. Use of the full pivot and full swivel to a balanced finish. Ability to swing consistently on the inclined plane and utilize proper axis tilt. Level: 6 MAROON The deepening of understanding & skill sets prepares the student for the next level. Demonstration of effective use of the flying wedges and weight shift. In depth work on delivery line prep & delivery line roll prep for control of the total motion. Level: 9 RED The student realizes the danger of complacency & displays deep respect & humility for their skills. Ability to demonstrate the endless belt effect and hitting vs. swinging. Mastery of all strokes on call and manipulation of trajectory and distance. Tier 1 Playing Ability Test - After completing all tests of skills for the white, orange and tan levels, the player must pass the PAT by shooting a score of 60 or better from the appropriate tees on the assigned testing date. Tier 2 Playing Ability Test - After completing all tests of skills for the green, blue and maroon levels, the player must pass the PAT by shooting a score of 48 or better from the appropriate tees on the assigned testing date. Tier 3 Playing Ability Test - After completing all tests of skills for the gold, black and red levels, the player must pass the PAT by shooting a score of 36 (level par) or better from the appropriate tees on the assigned testing date. Learn the Motion Curriculum one step at a time. Work for mastery at each level before proceeding to the next.

5 2015 GCAPT Spring Golf Schools Student Registration Form Student s Name: Parent / Guardian Name(s): Address: Phone(s): Gender, Age & Grade: Home: Mother: Father: Please check the program you wish to enroll in: (Registrations received after classes are full will be returned) We will do our best to place students in classes based on age, skill level, and gender. Intro to Golf - $300 per student Only 25 spots available (Please note a 1st & 2nd choice) - Tuesdays ( April 14,21,28 / May 5,12,19,26 / June 2 ) Session: 5:30 6:30PM - Wednesdays ( April 15,22,29 / May 6,13,20,27 / June 3 ) 6:30 7:30PM - Thursdays ( April 16,23,30 / May 7,14,21,28 / June 4 ) 5:30-6:30PM - Fridays (April 17,24 / May 1,8,15,22,29 / June 5 ) 5:30-6:30PM *We will consider adding 1-2 classes on Sundays if we have enough interest. Please list Sunday as a 3rd choice here is you are interested. Times would be late morning. This in only a survey to gauge interest. - Saturdays (April 18,25 / May 2,9,16,23,30 / June 6 ) 5:30-6:30PM Intermediate Golf - $300 per student Only 20 spots available (Please note a 1st & 2nd choice) - Tuesdays ( April 14,21,28 / May 5,12,19,26 / June 2 ) Session: 6:30 7:30PM - Wednesdays ( April 15,22,29 / May 6,13,20,27 / June 3 ) 5:30 6:30PM - Thursdays ( April 16,23,30 / May 7,14,21,28 / June 4 ) 6:30-7:30PM - Saturdays (April 18,25 / May 2,9,16,23,30 / June 6 ) 6:30-7:30PM *We will consider adding 1-2 classes on Sundays if we have enough interest. Please list Sunday as a 3rd choice here is you are interested. Times would be late morning. This in only a survey to gauge interest. Please send this registration form with signed waiver and a check for the appropriate amount made payable to Golf Coaches Association of Peters Township to: GCAPT Golf Schools, 157 Lakeview Drive, McMurray, PA REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, April 10th, 2015 or until all spaces are filled. Student s will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Payment must be received to reserve a spot. Waiver and Release of Liability I, (please print participant s name) will be a participant in the Golf Coaches Association of Peters Township Winter Golf Program conducted by Coach David Kuhn, Coach Joe DiPardo, Coach Brian Farrell and staff members. I hereby waive all claims for injury or accident of any kind against the Golf Coaches Association of Peters Township, David W. Kuhn, Barbara L. Kuhn, Frosty Valley Golf Links, Daniel Ruffing and any or all employees, sponsors, coaches or individuals participating in these clinics. I am aware that there is no insurance of any kind covering participants and that I will be covered by my own family insurance. If I do have any underlying medical problems or recent injuries, I will notify the coaches of my circumstances prior to any participation. All participants must have a parent s signature indicating parental agreement to the conditions of this waiver and release of liability. Participant s Signature: Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

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