WELCOME TO THE ACADEMY PROGRESSING JUNIOR GOLFERS TOWARDS PAR OR BETTER

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1 2015 Junior Golf Brochure FROM PRESCHOOL TO COLLEGE AND BEYOND WELCOME TO THE ACADEMY PROGRESSING JUNIOR GOLFERS TOWARDS PAR OR BETTER POWERED BY

2 JUNIOR ACADEMY OVERVIEW Progressing Junior Golfers toward Par or Better Our Junior Golf Academy provides a holistic long-term development platform designed to progress your junior golfer towards shooting par or better! Whether your junior is just starting out, has played for a few years or is a competitive player, we have a program that will challenge them to work harder and get better! We utilize 2 tracks with our junior development; G.F.L. "Golf For Life" and The Academy track powered by the Operation 36 Junior Development Platform. Both platforms includes Coaching, Playing, and Practice Opportunities for your junior golfer. The Academy Framework PLAYING COACHING PRACTICING GOLF MATCHES ACADEMY CLASSES SUPERVISED PRACTICE Weekly opportunity to introduce your junior Supervised Practice is similar to a study hall The weekly classes are the center of our to playing golf in a competitive environment. academy. Juniors progress through the Op 36 for academy classes. The juniors will learn to Great experience for all skill level and ages. Learning System in a weekly 90 minute class. apply what they are learning through practice. TRAVEL TEAM PRIVATE LESSONS WORK ETHIC CLUB Our most experienced juniors will be invited Private Lessons are a great addition to the Recognizing hard work is at the core of our to join the travel team and compete against weekly academy classes. Coaches provide programs. Juniors record practice sessions in other Academy locations in weekly matches. customized instruction for your junior golfer. pro-shop to enter to win monthly prizes. Richard Franklin rf@richardfranklingolf.com Deerpath Golf Course Junior Academy Director & Lead Coach Richard Franklin is in his 5th year as Deerpath Golf Course's Director of Instruction and junior golf specialist. After a 5 year stint as a full time playing professional Richard drew his attention toward helping the next generation of golfers reach their full potential. Through his countless experience and research in the fields of both biomechanically based golf instruction and Olympic- style holistic coaching, Richard has created a junior golf program that represents a fundamental shift in how golf is being taught. "I have always had an immense passion for the game. Golf has given me so much and I wake up everyday trying to give my students the same gift", says Richard. "It is my sole objective to create an environment at Deerpath Golf Course that fosters personal growth through fun and exploration of this great game. We are amongst other things "gamifying" the 10,000 hour rule. (10,000 hours of deliberate practice is seen as a universally accepted prerequisite for genius level attainment of a given skill set) We utilize science supported research to scale every environment and growth benchmark to the biological age of each of our players. We have a long term development model in place that will spark an intrinsic motivation to accept golfs myriad challenges and rewards. I am ecstatic about what is on the horizon for the many juniors involved in our program. " - Founder/ Director of Richard Franklin Golf Academy - Operation 36 Junior Golf Developer - Head Golf Coach to LFDCS and St Marys middle schools - TPI Certified Level 3 Junior Golf Coach - TPI Certified Level 3 Mechanics Instructor - AMM Advanced Biomechanist Certified - Certified FLATSTICK practitioner and SAM Puttlab Certified - "Techie Award" winner in GOLF Magazine's November 2014 issue - Former Canada PGA Tour / Web.com player - Director of Instruction at Deerpath Golf

3 COACHING OP 36 JUNIOR ACADEMY (Ages 7-18) 2015 SCHEDULE Progressing juniors towards par or better Our Long-Term Junior Development Programming is the center of the Academy. The Juniors enroll in weekly 90 minute classes that are age/ skill specific. It is during these classes the juniors learn the game and are challenged in a group environment as they progress through the Operation 36 Six Level Learning System. Bi- Weekly 2 Hour Classes SPRING SEMESTER April 20th - June 1st Structured Op 36 Learning System 4:1 Student to Coach Ratio Minimum FALL SEMESTER September 3 - October 2oth Parent Resource Web Center PLAYING 2015 ACADEMY OVERVIEW Ignition Program Fuel Program *Ages 8-10* *Ages 10-13* TEAM 180Performance Program *Ages 13-18* SPARK JUNIOR ACADEMY (Ages 4-7) 2015 SCHEDULE Providing a great first experience in golf! PRACTICING Our newest Spark Junior Golf Academy is designed to provide a great foundation to develop a passion, knowledge, and fundamentals for becoming a great golfer. These classes also teach parents the fundamentals of how to properly work with juniors for maximum skill development and creating a passion for the game. Academy Schedule Spark Program SPRING SEMESTER *Ages 4-7 * May 16th - June 6th Spring: Saturdays AM Fall: TBD Weekly 60 Minute Classes Structured Spark Junior Golf Curriculum FALL SEMESTER TBD 4:1 Student to Coach Ratio Minimum

4 1:1 Customized Instruction for your junior golfer Where do private lessons fit into the mix? Private Lessons can be an essential piece of a juniors development. The golf swing is a very complex motor pattern and private lessons are able to give the coach 1 on 1 time to reinforce what is learned in class or to cover a new area. The coaches can then provide additional feedback during the weekly classes and supervised practice as well that supplement the private lessons. COACHING PRIVATE LESSONS FlightScope Doppler Radar Analysis SATURDAY'S Richard Franklin, Director Swing Catalyst Pressure Mat Capture Virtual Lesson Notebook Tournament Preparation On-Course Playing Lessons Why shouldn't we only do private lessons? Private lessons are essential for players serious about getting better, but group training is incredibly important for the juniors to learn and compete with other junior golfers. The group environment is where the junior can test his skills, make new friends and really develop a love for the game! PLAYING 1 HOUR PRIVATE LESSON - $100 - ACADEMY STUDENT* - $130 - PUBLIC STUDENTS High-Speed Video Analysis Richard Franklin's Unique Teaching Style was featured in Golf Magazine's November 2014 issue PRACTICING

5 The Study Hall for Junior Golfers Supervised Practice sessions take the traditional practice session to another level. This is an organized time where juniors can take what they have learned in the weekly classes and develop the skills under the watchful eye of a junior coach. It is during this time that the coaches will train juniors "how" to practice properly using the "Blocked, Random, Performance Framework". By learning how to properly practice we can accelerate your juniors skill development and help make them independent golfers. COACHING SUPERVISED PRACTICE 2015 SCHEDULE SATURDAY'S SATURDAYS Ignition (Ages 7-10) 10:00-11:00AM Fuel (Ages 10-13) 11:00-1:00PM PLAYING Perf. (Ages 13-18) 10:00-11:00AM Work Ethic "Success has no short cuts" The Supervised Practice session dates mirrors the Academy Semester Schedule PRACTICING It is essential that juniors practice outside of class. We will place a practice log inside the pro-shop where juniors can view their weekly "assignments" and log practice sessions. Academy instructors will conduct weekly checks to make sure students are attending to individual assignments. Compliance with the minimum number of out of class practice time is a critical part of skill development and mandatory for maintaining "Academy student" status.

6 RF Golf Academy Enrollment Process Is your Junior a G.F.L or Academy Student? (Page 8) FIND A PROGRAM THAT FITS YOUR NEEDS AND SCHEDULE COMPLETE ONLINE CLASS deerpathgolf.com RF Academy Annual Schedule Overview PLAYING COACHING PRACTICING SPARK ACADEMY (AGES 5-7) MARCH APRIL JUNE MAY JULY AUGUST NOVEMBER OCTOBER SEPTEMBER SPARK ACADEMY CLASSES SPARK ACADEMY CLASSES TBD 5/ 16-6/ 6 SAT 10-11AM, 6/ 19-7/ 17 FRI 2-3PM OPERATION 36 ACADEMY (AGES 7-18) APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST RF ACADEMY (SPRING SEMESTER) SEPTEMBER OCTOBER ACADEMY (FALL SEMESTER) SUMMER GOLF CAMPS G.F.L. "After School Golf " GOLF FOR LIFE "After School Golf " SUPERVISED PRACTICE WEEKLY GOLF MATCHES WEEKLY GOLF MATCHES FRIDAY TOURNAMENT SERIES TRAVEL TEAM SUNDAY Op 36 Golf Matches MONDAY TRAVEL TEAM TUESDAY Ignition/ Fuel Groups 4-6PM at 4:00 PM After School Golf 4-6PM Travel Team TBD SATURDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Ignition Academy (A) Fuel Academy (A) (Ages 7-9) (Ages 9-13) (Ages 7-13) 4:00-5:30 PM 4:00-5:30 PM 10:00-11:00 AM FRIDAY Supervised Practice

7 Richard Franklin Golf Academy Tuition Step 1 Understanding your Junior Program Options First thing. There are some changes to the program this year.. The main change for the 2015 schedule is that there will be 2 "tracks" for junior golfers (8 and older) to take. All golfers in the 5-7 year old age range will enroll in our Spark Golf Program. The two tracks are the Academy Track and the G.F.L "Golf For Life Track. The academy track differs from the G.F.L. track in that it geared toward golfers whos ultimate objective is to shoot 36 or better for 9 holes. In accordance with that end goal, the academy program will feature benchmark skill and playing tests and use a 12 skill badge curriculum over the course of 6 levels ( see PAGES for more detail). Academy students will also comprise our travelling golf team in 6 events per season (6 Fall, 6 Spring) and will have mandatory Saturday supervised practice and a minimum amount of individual practice hours per week. The G.F.L track will b very similar to the 2014 junior program. It will feature the same progressive, age appropriate lesson structure, as well as bimonthly inter program tournaments. Meets for "After School Golf" during Spring/ Fall Semester Progressive, age appropriate instructiongoal is to get better and have FUN! Operation 36 Platform- Goal is to shoot EVEN PAR! Inter- GROUP BiMonthly Tournaments Roster spot on Inter-Club Travelling TEAM Mandatory Saturday AM Supervised Practice Mandatory out of class practice HOLISTIC MODEL Emphasis on goal setting, equipment, fitness, mental game, tourn. prep Monitored progression continues during summer Spark Golf Academy G.F.L. "Golf For Life" Ignition/ Fuel TEAM 180 Academy- Ages 5-7 Ages 8-18 Academy- Ages 8-13 Ages 13-18

8 Step 1 cont. Choose your Tuition Package Option Below Summer Golf Camps $ c Richard Franklin Golf Academy Tuition Richard Franklin Golf Academy (Ages 7-18) TEAM 180 Academy Package Per Session Contact Richard Franklin Ignition/ Fuel Academy Package $1,215 Per Semester Spring Academy Classes G.F.L "Golf For Life" $695 Spring/ FALL Session Spark Golf {Listed as "Golf FUNdametals) $95 Per Session

9 Tuition Breakdown Summer Golf Camps Summer Golf Camps are a perfect fit for juniors between the ages of The program is designed for fun and fast paced exploration into the game. Participants can expect to be very active throughout the program as they make their daily shuffle through full swing mechanics, short game, putting, and on-course?stations.? - Daily on-course instruction - Weekly 9-hole tournaments - Suitable for junior players of all ages and skill - Curriculum is based on most current models $ Per Session c Richard Franklin Golf Academy Tuition Step 1 cont. of child development - 4 to 1 Student to Instructor ratio - Multi -Dimensional Program. Golf skills. general movement functionality, playing aptitude, competitive training are ALL INCLUDED TEAM 180 Academy Package (Limit 8) Contact Richard for Pricing 180 mph driver ball speed is world class production and alongside relative accuracy would go a long way to making a successful competitive golfer. Although concentration on this one parameter is not the goal of this coaching plan it speaks to the ethos of a coaching model striving for nothing less than elite performance. Team 180 coaching represents an Olympic style, holistic program that leaves not stone un- turned and offers uncompromising support to its team. Members of TEAM 180 will have every aspect of their games measured, analyzed, and improved upon through a rigorous and systematic blueprint. Players can expect a complete inspection of equipment, skill set benchmarking, playing aptitude, physical fitness and nutrition, mental game strategies, and most importantly competitive play perfomance. Semester includes: # 1 on LF Fresh/ Soph team, Jed Thomas Henri Schmid, Director of North Shore Elite Performance, located at the College Park Athletic Club in Bannockburn, Illinois, and is the official fitness consultant to the RF Golf Academy. Henri is a TPI Jr 3 Fitness coach and was a former trainer at the David Leadbetter Academy. - Evaluation week: AMM 8 sensor motion analysis, TPI body screen, 9 hole playing benchmark, putting/ short game/ iron play, driver benchmarking, Evaluation week will also include coach assisted goal setting and subsequent practice plan creation - 1 academy class per week (2 hours each; 6 total) - 1 training session per week with Henri Schmid (see bio) - 1 supervised practice session per week (2 hours Semester Totals: 12 hours academy class time, each; 6 total) 12 hours supervised practice, 6 hours group fitness, - 6 team matches/ or individual stroke play events 6 TEAM/ Individual playing opportunities (Individual stroke play will Deerpath GC Spring Jr Event series

10 Richard Franklin Golf Academy Tuition Step 1 cont. Ignition/ Fuel Academy Package Ages 8-13 $1,215 Per Semester Those in the Ignition/ Fuel Academy will be working from the Project 36 Platform, (see last 3 pages for complete details) a long term development initiative and curriculum plan designed to have every graduate shooting even par or better. The Academy track is for those looking to not only improve their golf skills but be part of a competitive team. Those in the Academy program that are of the appropriate age and skill level (tryouts will be held if necessary ) will have a roster spot on our travelling golf team that will play a minimum of 6 inter - club matches per season. The remaining students will play in 6 inter- GROUP, Operation 36 events, continuing their quest to shoot 36 or better! It is critical for applicants of the academy program to understand that with enrollment comes an obligation to be compliant to an (age appropriate) minimum amount of out of class practice time, Saturday morning supervised practice, and willingness to accept the curriculum's planned challenges. Semester Includes: - 12 Academy Sessions ("After School Golf") (2 Hours Each) - 6 Inter- Club travelling matches or Inter- Group Op 36 Events - 6 Saturday Morning Supervised Practices (1 hour each) - Operation 36 Skill Kit - Richard Franklin Golf Academy golf shirt G.F.L "Golf For Life" (After School Golf) $695 Per Semester Ages 8-16 Child development models point to the age range most featured in the G.F.L program (ages 8-13) as "sampling years". During this time frame it extremely important that children get exposed to environments that foster self exploration and ultimately growth. The G.F.L program sets out to balance the inexact science of "play" with a mindful focus on the progression towards specific golf goals. The alchemy behind golf aptitude is (amongst other things) a complex mixture of connection and engagement to the sport, deliberate practice, non - deliberate play, self efficacy, and consequently the calcification of skill. This track is designed to set the all- important foundation that must be present for later skill development. The G.F.L. After School Golf Program consists of 2(2) hour group sessions per week for the 6 week Spring and Fall Semesters

11 COACHING Operation 36 Golf Matches (Ages 7-18) 2015 SCHEDULE Experiencing the game through friendly competition For your junior to become a great golfer and develop a passion for the game they need to play regularly! Operation 36 golf matches provide a friendly environment for your junior to learn to play the game. The Op 36 Matches utilizes a unique format where our goal is to shoot 36 for 9 holes! The Operation 36 Match Format 1. Each junior starts at our Division 1 Yardage which is 10 yards from hole. 2. When they shoot 36 or better from that yardage, they graduate to Division 2 (100 Yards). 3. This progression continues until they are playing their full yardage. PLAYING Division 1 Orange Division 2 Yellow Division 3 Green Division 4 Blue Division 5 Purple Division 6 Black 10 Yards 50 Yards 100 Yards 150 Yards 200 Yards Full Tees Each junior playing will be given a Wrist Band to wear that symbolizes the accomplishment & Tees that they play from! Travel Team (Ages 9-16) DATES/TIMES TBD SPRING SEMESTER April 12th - June 7th FALL SEMESTER August 2nd - September 20th This format is for the junior golfer who feels comfortable playing 9-holes and can maintain pace of play. The juniors will be paired with different players in their particular Level each week. Scorecards will be turned into the coach at the end of the round. Important Notice This is a new addition to programs and we believe it will be a great success! Parents are encouraged to positively support the juniors from the sidelines. Having a parent in each group to support play is encouraged. We will send a guide before matches start SCHEDULE Travel Interclub League for our serious players! PRACTICING Our newest addition to the Academy is our Travel Team! Coaches will send invitations to players that they believe have the skill set to compete against other Academy locations in the area. The juniors will have the opportunity to compete in 9 hole matches at different facilities in the area. Juniors will compete in 9 Hole Matches EXACT DATES TBD All juniors will have the ability to play each weekend The top 4 scores will count towards overall score Juniors will be provided with a Team Jersey to wear Coaches will meet juniors and parents at events SPRING SEMESTER April 20th - June 1st FALL SEMESTER September 8- October 20th

12 The Operation 36 Learning System The motivating road-map and curriculum progressing golfers towards par or better How does it work? 1 Juniors will receive the Level 1 Skills Kit. Inside are learning materials that lay out challenges the juniors needs to be able to demonstrate to earn 12 Skill Badges for each Skill Kit Level. 2 Some of the challenges require that the golfer records data or completes a specific written activity. They are noted by a?workbook Icon? and can be found in the Tag Level Workbook. 3 The coaches teach specific badges during class each week using fun activities and games. Each program will progress through the curriculum at different rates due to age. 4 The golfer can practice what they have learned outside of class until they master the skill. They will then come to class during the?testing time?, and demonstrate to coach. If completed successfully, the junior will earn their Skills Badge?! 5 The junior will go home and tell parents, who will issue the Poster Badge? from the Parent Envelope. PARENT ENVELOPE 6 Once all 12 Badges are earned on the bag tag the junior will proceed to the next level and receive a new skills kit.

13 The Operation 36 Skill Badges The Op 36 Skill Badges provide a motivating benchmarks to advance junior golfers Posture Badge The Posture Badge contains the skills and knowledge the golfer needs to be able to demonstrate a consistent powerful golf swing. We start by giving the basics of posture in the setup. As the golfer progresses through the levels they will learn how to maintain their posture dynamically while swinging the golf club. Ball Flight Badge The Ball Flight badge contains the technical skills and knowledge our golfera needs to demonstrate to be able to use the club efficiently to execute a golf shot. These skills teach the golfer how to execute different types of shots and cover the basics of controlling the club face and club path through impact. Green Reading The Green Reading Badge contains all of the knowledge and skills the junior needs to demonstrate to become a master green reader! The kids learn basic to complex green reading skills that teach them exactly how to predict how the ball is going to roll to make them a master putter. Mastery Badge The Mastery badge contains the information the golfers need to learn to master the sport. This badge not only teaches the kids how to learn and not fear mistakes, but covers many areas important to master the game such as keeping score, parts of the club, parts of the golf course, golf lingo and much more. Power Badge The Power Badge contains all of the skills and knowledge the golfer needs to be able to hit the golf bar far. We believe it is important to know how to hit the ball a reasonable distance to make the game enjoyable! We teach the most important technical skills and fundamentals first to give our golfers the the best chance to hit the ball far! Alignment Badge The Alignment Badge gives our golfers a solid base for understanding how important learning to align at their target is. Alignment is very important to be as efficient as possible. Once the golfer progresses through the first few levels we begin to cover how to change the alignments to influence different types of ball flight. Performance The Performance Badge sets scoring and practice benchmarks for the golfer. This badge teaches the junior how to constantly challenge themselves during practice and playing to improve. Level 6 Black Tags must shoot par or better to earn this badge! Honor Badge The Honor badge contains all the knowledge and experiences the golfers need to learn to understand the history and how to play the game. This badge requires research of legends and current players, and covers the rules and etiquette of the sport as well. This badge also teaches the most important life & character traits. Grip Badge The Grip Badge contains the technical skills and knowledge the golfer needs to demonstrate to master the grip. The grip is not only the closest connection the golfer has with the club face, but it is essential to have a proper grip to allow the golf club to swing properly. Putting Badge The Putting Badge contains all of the technical skills and knowledge the golfer needs to demonstrate to become a master putter! The putter is one of the most important tools in the golfers bag. It is designed to get the ball in the hole. This badge teaches the golfer how to use the putter efficiently to get the ball in the hole! Work Ethic Badge The Work Ethic badge teaches the golfer that it takes time and practice to become skilled at the sport. This badge sets outside practice session benchmarks for the juniors as well as helps them understand what tees they should be playing when they are on the golf course. Learning the proper way to practice is essential for the juniors to become scratch golfers. Health & Fitness The Health & Fitness badge contains sports nutrition education & fitness benchmarks to help instill an athletic base for our golfers. We use a custom benchmark system to challenge the golfers to improve their fitness and compliment it with sports and general nutrition education to not only make golfers, but athletes in the process!

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