BUILDING A LIFELONG GAME David Leadbetter Junior Golf Academy Orlando, Florida DAVID LEADBETTER JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY A Message INDEX From David Leadbetter 02 Mission & Vision 03 Introduction 12 Where Champions Are Made Throughout my years teaching, I’ve had the opportunity to work with players of all ages, but helping juniors to be their best has always been 05 Full-time Program Overview Coaching Team uniquely rewarding. 14 In 1992, The David Leadbetter Junior Golf Academy was born, attracting young players from 06 Junior Training Camps 16 Omni Orlando Resort all over the world whether college or professional golf was their aim. Many world-class players came out of the program, including the likes of Paula Creamer, Jessica Korda, Julieta Granada, Sean LJGA Performance Cycle 18 O’Hair, Chen Tsung Pan, and Emiliano Grillo. In 09 Academics fact, many of today’s junior golf academies took direct inspiration from our original model, with a vast number of the world’s top junior golf coaches LJGA Alumni graduating through the Leadbetter Teaching 10 19 Accomodation Certification Program. By reason of popular demand and my desire to once again revolutionize the junior golf program 11 LJGA Team Equipment space, I was excited to officially re-launch the David Leadbetter Junior Golf Academy at our state- of-the-art facility at ChampionsGate in Orlando, Florida in Fall 2017. With our years of experience, I along with my team have designed a holistic program to guarantee that young players reach their full potential in golf as in life. The David Leadbetter name has been synonymous with instructional excellence for over three decades. We have helped professionals win dozens of PGA and LPGA tournaments, including 23 major championships, along with helping thousands of amateurs enjoy the game. We have always focused a lot of our attention on helping young golfers to achieve their dreams. We look forward to utilizing our unparalleled knowledge and expertise to help your child do the same. 2 DAVID LEADBETTER JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY DAVID LEADBETTER JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY David Leadbetter Junior Golf Academy The David Leadbetter Junior Golf Academy (LJGA) provides the most individualized full- time junior golf program available anywhere in the world. Located at David Leadbetter’s Global Headquarters at ChampionsGate in Orlando, Florida, every detail has been meticulously designed to deliver the optimum environment for personal development. David Leadbetter will personally be involved with each student, providing his vast coaching knowledge and experience to ensure they reach their potential. David’s team of highly qualified Certified Leadbetter Instructors and industry-leading experts in fitness and mental coaching are on hand to provide the very highest level of coaching typically reserved for our Tour players. LJGA has partnered with the leading premium school in Orlando, Windermere Preparatory School, to deliver award-winning education, international exposure and safe, first-class accommodation in a safe environment. The comprehensive long-term and short-term programs offered by LJGA cater to every need of the student both on and off the course and are structured with a single aim – to create quality players.. OUR VALUES Learn From Experience Programs Program Benefits Every day we strive for improvement as golfers • Full-time • An individualized development program for each student and individuals. Junior Program created by David Leadbetter offering comprehensive • Unparalleled student/teacher ratios Golf Coaching, Academics • Private 1-on-1 instruction with David Leadbetter (Full-time) and Accommodation • The ability to train alongside and gain insight from Tour players in a fun Simplicity learning environment Our simple philosophy makes the MISSION • Junior • World-class golf training facilities in a single location game easier to understand and faster Training Camps • Access to all of the latest instruction and club fitting technology to learn. offering intensive • Mental conditioning and learning the art of scoring, resulting in students To develop Golf Coaching and becoming players and not just good swingers Accommodation in a • Individualized fitness screening, including a personal fitness champions weeklong program and nutrition program Dedicated to Golf • Access to U.S. Junior Golf Tours including AJGA No detail is too small for us both on and off • International premium education and first-class accommodation at to consider its impact on golf Windermere Preparatory School • Full VISA service for international students performance. the golf course • Top-level college placement program and exposure to top college coaches 3 4 DAVID LEADBETTER JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY DAVID LEADBETTER JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY Full-time Program Overview Junior Golf Training Camps Junior Golf Training Camps offer weeklong or multi-week programs specifically focused on game improvement. Every student attending LJGA will undergo a full week of screening and assessments to allow David and his David’s team of Certified coaches will deliver valuable insights into the technical, mental, physical, and on- team of coaches to create a personal development plan and goal setting. Daily, weekly and monthly reports will course skills of the game, allowing each junior golfer to take their game to the next level. Small group sizes also be generated to track progress and keep parents and future college recruiters involved. ensure each participant receives plenty of individual attention throughout the camp. LJGA will offer a minimum of 27 hours of instruction and monitored practice each week, combining technical Each camp finishes with a friendly but competitive tournament on one of the ChampionsGate golf courses with instruction in groups of 2 plus group training, on-course play, tournament preparation, mental coaching, and a specialized strategy and on-course coaching. personal fitness program. LJGA coaches will coordinate and accompany students to the top junior tournaments as well as arranging college visits and placements. Junior Training Camp 2018 Summer A typical week will consist of academic work in the morning at Windermere Preparatory School, lunch and transport to the Academy. Following David’s athletic approach every session will begin with a dynamic warm Benefits Camp Dates up followed by either individual instruction or group training. Students will spend several hours on-course each week playing and simulating tournament situations on the two championship golf courses on property at ChampionsGate. LJGA has a team of sport psychologists, mental coaches, and fitness and performance experts who will be offering regular assessments and support. David will provide his personal input and coaching to each • Enhanced game improvement learning environment with student during the program. passionate and experienced instructional team Week 1 June 17 - 23 • Education and discussion on practice routines, tournament In addition to holistic golf instruction, LJGA will provide a weekly ‘Life Skills’ session with guest speakers including Week 2 June 24 - 30 professional Tour players, social media training, college recruiters, as well as Game On Nation - an industry- preparation, and college golf opportunities leading communication company, who will help students to hone their inter-personal communication skills. • Use of the latest in cutting edge golf technology Week 3 July 1 - 7 • Leadbetter Junior Training Workbook with practice plans and Towards the end of each week, coaches will tailor the program specifically to tournament preparation, including game analysis tools Week 4 July 8 - 14 strategy sessions and equipment checks. In the evenings and spare time, students will be encouraged to • Edufii Online Player / Coach Platform for ongoing improvement maintain a balanced life with team outings to local PGA Tour and LPGA Tour events, visit Orlando’s famous • Evening activities at the Omni Orlando Resort and local theme theme parks, as well as the pools, spa, and leisure facilities at the Omni ChampionsGate Resort. Week 5 July 15 - 21 park attractions • Athlete’s pack including LJGA Golf Bag, hats, shirts, and balls Week 6 July 22 - 28 • Local first-class private accommodation Sample Daily Schedule 7:00AM Depart Housing to Windermere Prep 7:45AM - 12:00PM School 12:45PM - 1:30PM Lunch 2:00PM - 5:00PM Golf Programs at LJGA 5:00PM - 6:00PM Performance Training / Open Practice 6:30PM Dinner 5 6 DAVID LEADBETTER JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY DAVID LEADBETTER JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY Leadbetter Golf Academy, Jakarta, Indonesia Player Development Philosophy LJGA will have a limited intake to ensure each student receives maximum time with coaching staff. This small intimate group will allow for personal instruction and a focus on the individual but still offering the benefits of team training and high-level competition. Grounded in David’s holistic golf philosophy, Leadbetter students will develop the skills to own every aspect of their game. Built from a fundamental understanding of swing techniques with the aid of technology and how the body works in synchronization with the arms and club. Layered onto these foundations are mental conditioning, the art of scoring, course strategy, communication skills and personal development. As long as the student has the correct attitude, all these elements combined will guarantee success. Whatever the ultimate goal of LJGA students, whether it’s a Tour professional or gaining entry to a US college, the personal attention offered by David’s coaching staff and Windermere