Junior golf is confusing. You need more than a swing coach.

Sound familiar?

Every family asks the same questions.

"My kid gets so frustrated on the course, and I don't know how to help."
"When I offer advice I know is right, they get angry and defensive."
"Am I doing this right as a parent?"
"Is my player good enough?"
"What do we do about recruiting?"
"Are they practicing correctly, and how would I know?"
"Why do they play great at home, but not in tournaments?"
"Is our tournament schedule right, and are we spending money wisely?"

Every one has the same answer.The missing piece between your swing coach and your player's dream. I bring the performance coaching, the parent guidance and the recruiting, so your player gets better and your family enjoys the ride.

“I've witnessed Coach Sparling transform my child from a young golfer into an elite competitor.”

Bing Tian, parent of Meadow Tian, State Champion, University of Illinois

Coach Spar walking off the tee with a player at the state tournament — State tournament, 2026.

What I do

Six ways to work with me.

Elite Performance Coaching
Stop managing it yourself. I run your player's plan every week: practice reviewed, recruiting done with you. 10 families a year, by application.
Do the work. Get better. Guaranteed.Learn more →
Advisory Performance Coaching
Run the plan yourself with confidence, with a monthly check-in from me to keep you on track. 20 families a year, by application.
Do the work. Get better. Guaranteed.Learn more →
College Recruiting
Know which schools fit and how to get their attention. I run recruiting with you, from the first email to the decision.
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Teaching
A better swing, taught by me in person. Weekly lessons for junior golfers in Central Ohio.
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Foundations
Know what to say and do as a golf parent. All four books, the scripts and templates, in a year-long membership.
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Books
Four books on junior golf, college golf, golf parenting and building programs.
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Not sure which fits? Tell me about your player and I'll recommend one.

Tell me about your player

Outside the US? How I work with international families →

The results

Where my players go.

Duke, Ohio State, Texas, Tennessee, TCU, Iowa, Louisville, Indiana, Miami of Ohio, Harvard, Columbia, Penn, Georgetown and dozens more.

OHSAA individual state champions worked with

Back-to-back Ohio state championship teams as head coach, 2025 and 2026

National high school ranking, 2025

Books on junior golf, college golf and golf parenting

About Coach Spar

I'm Brad Sparling. Most people call me Spar.

I've seen junior golf from every angle: the college coach's office, the recruiting trail, the lesson tee, the high school bench and the parent's seat. Most families only ever see one or two of those. That's why I built one program that connects them all.

For 25 years I've worked only with junior golfers and their families.

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What coaches, parents and players say

Trusted on both sides of the table.

"Brad was a tremendously successful coach at Duke University and The Ohio State University. In my opinion, he was one of the best coaches and recruiters in the country. He knows what college coaches are looking for when they recruit talent."

Jim BrownOhio State Men's Golf Coach (Retired) · National Coach of the Year · NCAA Championship Coach · GCAA Hall of Fame

"Because my son became an individual state champion and my daughter represented the Great Lakes Region at the National Drive, Chip, and Putt finals at Augusta National, I can affirm Brad's coaching philosophy extends far beyond developing great golfers. It shapes confident, resilient young people."

Kevin MaParent of Stephen Ma, OHSAA Individual State Champion, Washington University in St. Louis

"Coach Spar has been a great mentor and has helped me develop as a player and person. There is no one better when it comes to developing players to the Division I level and beyond."

Brady BarnumTwo-Time OHSAA Individual State Champion · Junior Presidents Cup Team · University of Georgia

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You don't have to figure this out alone.

Confidential. I read every application myself.

Tell me about your player

Questions first? Email me at coachsparling@gmail.com.

Are you the player?