Galvanite Athleisure
About
I work with students of a variety of skill levels and all ages. I teach the fundamentals of the golf swing from posture and grip to a solid strike. I also consult on athlete nutrition and lifestyle. You'll be learning from a teacher with a competitive record of scoring under par, matched with the communication skills to bring the knowledge to you in an accurate and, hopefully, easy-to-understand manner.
I enjoy seeing the look of inspiration when a student breaks through a barrier that has been holding him or her back in scoring.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First order of business is to run through the fundamentals of grip, stance and posture to make sure we have the correct foundation of making a good golf swing.
After examining fundamentals to ensure correctness, it is time to move on to the swing, and teaching the correct moves that get the club into "the slot." We work on each club individually, and I teach how to use each club effectively to hit various shots. Wedges are the most important, followed by driver, putter, short irons and long irons.
When a student demonstrates core competency in making a consistent good swing and good strike, we move forward into the nine shots and the various types of shots that can be hit with each club, wedges especially.
When a student demonstrates sound fundamentals in many aspects, we move forward into playing a round of golf so I can teach feel, composure, and scoring.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Standard pricing is $150 for a 60-90 minute lesson. Discounts offered for gift packages and outreach. Higher pricing may apply in rare cases for very advanced pupils. Playing lessons cost $300, and may vary if performed at an expensive venue to account for the cost of the round.
How did you get started teaching?
I began my teaching career in 2013 at Independence's Robbins Junior Golf Program. I have been an avid student of the game of golf my whole life and learn something new every day.
What types of students have you worked with?
The bulk of my work has been done with juniors, but I have given playing and practicing lessons to adult clients throughout my journey in the game of golf. Many of my junior clients have been beginners, and I have worked with aspiring college players who are at an advanced level to help them save strokes. My adult clients are mostly trying to break 80, and I provide the insights and expertise that allow them to accomplish this goal.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
One of my clients, a gentleman I met while caddying, had been trying to break 80 for several years. He brought a good golf swing to start, and I helped him understand the keys to consistent ballstriking and good putting through sound mechanics. A few months after we started working together, he shot 77 on a trip to Philadelphia. I look forward to working with him as he reaches scratch.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Hire someone whose expertise is suited to help you bridge the gap you seek in your next goal. Some teachers excel at teaching the basics, while others excel at helping average players become good, or good players become advanced. For example, someone of Butch Harmon's caliber excels at helping advanced players and experts become truly great. It's all relative.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Where am I losing the most strokes?
Is consistency a problem, or am I consistently hitting a certain type of shot that I wish to change?
What is my level of physical fitness as it pertains to the game of golf?
What are my long-term goals for scoring? Breaking 100? 90? 80? Par?
Which move or moves do I need to change in order to become a better player?
Am I willing to work on the things my coach tells me to do?