Richmond, B.C. - The PGA of BC is proud to announce today, a great lineup of speakers for the 2013 Club Car Spring Education Seminar Presented by Golf Trends & Golf Pride, February 18-19th at Point Grey Golf & Country Club in Vancouver, BC.
After careful considerations from recommendations and suggestions put forth by members through various channels of communication, we a confident that this year's seminar will have long-term educational benefits for all members of the PGA of BC and friends of the industry.
Kicking off this year's seminar will be a lively presentation on Accurate Diagnostic and Becoming a Coach by PGA of America Master Professional, Andy Hilts. As Vice President of Instruction and Education at GolfTEC based out of Colorado, Andy brings a wealth of experience surrounding instruction and coaching. Currently, Andy is recognized as one of Golf Digest's Top 20 Instructors under 40.
The topic of growing your brand has always been at the top of many member's request and the PGA of BC is thrilled to welcome Jeff Ritter to this year's seminar. As an accomplished coach, instructor, author, and motivational speaker, Jeff will speak on how to grow your personal brand, revealing possibility, Goal Setting, and Action Plans. Jeff makes his home at the popular Raven Golf Club in Phoenix, Arizona.
Wrapping up our great lineup of speakers is Jason Glass, owner and operator of the Tour Performance Lab and Kinetica Golf Performance in Surrey, BC. Jason specializes in training rotary athletes, bio-mechanics, physical assessments and functional strength training. His presentation will primarily surround fitness and nutrition, and how it can be applied to golf.
Says Donald Miyazaki, Executive Director of the PGA of BC: "we are extremely excited to give our members the opportunity to learn from these three great speakers. The Board of Directors and Education & Events Committee have worked hard over the last few months to bring together a seminar that would be well-received by our entire membership. In terms of topics, the top three 'wants' expressed by members throughout the year has been growing your brand, golf fitness/nutrition, as well as shared knowledge from a leading instructor and we are confident this we year's event has addressed these suggestions".
The PGA of BC Annual General Meeting and Presentations of the 2012 PGA of BC Awards will also be held in conjunction with the seminar. Both events will occur on the Monday February 18th following the presentations and we encourage all members to attend. Partners and Industry friends will also be invited to attend a reception just prior to the awards, which is sure to be a special evening.
The cost for members to attend is only $59, which includes access to all events at this seminar. Industry friends are also encouraged to attend (based on availability) at a special guest rate of $129.
Speaker Biographies:
ANDY HILTS - Accurate Diagnosis & Becoming a Coach
In only five years as a PGA Member, Andy Hilts achieved the status of PGA Master Professional in Instruction. In 2005 Andy was named the Colorado PGA Teacher of the Year, followed in 2008 by the Colorado PGA Horton Smith Award. Since 2005 he has trained and mentored more than 1,000 GolfTEC Coaches Worldwide throughout their 165 Improvement Centers. Golf Digest has listed Andy as one of America's Top 20 Instructors under 40 for the last three years and the #3 Best Teacher in Colorado.
JEFF RITTER - How to Develop & Grow your Personal Brand
Jeff Ritter is one of the world's most prominent golf instructors with a presence that reaches all corners of the globe. An accomplished coach, author and motivational speaker, Jeff is hailed for his unique approach to teaching the game. For the past decade, he has developed a system for success that has allowed him to build a media savvy, globally relevant business. In 2010, Jeff Co-Founded Square It Up, as an effort dedicated to elevating the potential of every golf professional though strategic marketing and personal branding.
Click here for a complimentary electronic copy of Jeff's 5 Must Do's.
JASON GLASS - Golf Fitness & Nutrition
Jason Glass is one of the world's top Golf Strength & Conditioning Specialist. He owns and operates Tour Performance Lab and Kinetica Golf Performance in Vancouver, BC; specializing in training rotary athletes, biomechanics, physical assessments and functional strength training. Jason is a professional speaker and lead presenter for the Titleist Performance Institute, and is a proud graduate of the University of British Columbia with a bachelor of Human Kinetics. He is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength & Conditioning Association.