Education & PAT Schedule

The Coach of Developing Competitors context is designed for coaches working with athletes in the Learn to Compete and Train to Compete stages of Long-Term Player Development (LTPD).  This five-day coaching camp offers a unique, in-person learning experience where participants will learn directly from some of the nation’s leading coaching experts.

This immersive training environment is focused on helping coaches enhance their ability to develop athletes’ technical, tactical, physical, and mental skills to succeed in competitive golf. Learning will take place in a variety of settings throughout the facility, including a practical session at a nearby gym to support applied, real-world coaching development.

Throughout the week, coaches will be challenged to better prepare athletes for competition by improving performance analysis skills, designing effective training plans, and applying evidence-based coaching strategies. Upon completion, participants will be equipped with practical tools and frameworks to support athlete development and guide competitors more effectively through the competitive pathway.

The workshop will run as a five-day coach camp, with sessions scheduled approximately 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Participants will learn directly from some of the nation’s leading coaching experts, gaining practical, high-level insights throughout the week.

A finalized agenda and daily schedule will be shared closer to the event. One module will be delivered each day, with learning taking place in various locations throughout the facility, including one day at a nearby gym as part of the program experience.

For the first time, the PGA of Canada will be hosting two Coach of Developing Workshop Camps simultaneously—one delivered in English and the other in French. 

Please note that this workshop includes an outdoor practical component. Participants are asked to bring their golf clubs and come prepared in appropriate golf attire each day.  

The final agenda will be emailed to you prior to the workshop.

Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodations. For convenience, the following hotels are located near Cabot Cirtus Farms:

• Fairfield Inn & Suites Brooksville Suncoast Parkway
• Holiday Inn Express Brooksville

These options are provided for general awareness only and are not endorsed or recommended over other accommodations. Participants may also wish to explore alternative lodging options, such as Airbnb or other nearby properties, based on their individual preferences.

Each day of the Coach of Developing Competitors workshop will focus on one of the following modules.

1. Develop Athletic Abilities:
   1. Analyze golf-specific training and competition situations to identify key athletic abilities that support performance.
   2. Interpret test results to assess important athletic qualities and adapt training methods accordingly.
   3. Select appropriate training methods and workloads tailored to athletes’ developmental stages and training experience.
       
2. Analyze Performance:
   1. Observe and assess technical and tactical performance by identifying Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
   2. Utilize technology to enhance performance analysis and detect areas for improvement.
   3. Implement corrections and track progress to enhance technical and tactical performance over time.
       
3. Psychology of Performance:
   1. Identify key focus skills that help athletes achieve goals in training and competition.
   2. Train athletes in focus skills, debrief their performances, and help them set outcome, performance, and process goals.
   3. Work with athletes to develop mental strategies for maintaining focus under competitive pressure.
       
4. Plan a Practice:
   1. Integrate yearly training priorities into practice sessions and adjust exercises based on athlete responses.
   2. Design and sequence drills to build technical and tactical abilities over multiple microcycles.
   3. Ensure consistency and logical progression in training programs, aligning with the athlete's development needs.
       
5. Create a Positive Learning Environment:
   1. Foster an inclusive, motivational atmosphere that encourages athletes to strive for excellence and enjoy the process of competition.  

This Coach Training Workshop involves the independent completion of 6 multi-sport modules in addition to the content and sport-specific modules covered at the workshop.

1. NCCP Coaching and Leading Effectively (link)
2. NCCP Managing Conflict (link)
3. NCCP Leading Drug-Free Sport (link)
4. NCCP Prevention and Recovery (link)
5. Performance Planning (link)
6. Make Ethical Decisions (link)   

Refund Policy:

• Cancellations before the registration deadline will receive a full refund, no cancellation fee.
• Cancellations after the registration deadline but before the first day of the workshop will receive half the refund of their registration fee and minus a $75 cancellation fee.
• Cancellations on day one of the workshop (or absentees) will not receive any refund of their registration fee.

Late/Missed Time Policy:
Early departures for in-person workshops are not permitted. To obtain your "In-Training" Status, individuals must be present for the entirety of the scheduled agenda. Individuals who depart earlier than the allotted time for a workshop will not be considered "In-Training". 

To request a course withdraw, email education@pgaofcanada.com