Under the leadership of Coach Brad Sparling, Play Golf In College is designed for middle school and high school aged young men and women who are committed to improving their golf games and becoming successful student-athletes in college.
Play Golf In College provides not only guidance in navigating the college placement process, but you will also have a former very successful Division I coach lead and mentor your junior golfer prior to becoming a student-athlete at the collegiate level.
Play Golf In College will create a comprehensive plan designed to help your junior golfer realize their dream of playing collegiate golf. Each plan/program will be unique and tailored to the specific needs and situation of the junior golfer and his or her family.
Elite Player- Tournament Travel Program
$15,000 Commitment
In addition to all of the services provided in the normal Elite program, Coach Sparling and his Assistant Coach will take up to 6 players to five prestigious tournaments a year. This will include travel to and from the event and lodging together just as in a college tournament. The goal of this service is to provide in depth coaching during a tournament and to replicate the college travel experience so as to better prepare our players for the next level. This service also allows us to watch our players perform under tournament conditions and to provide invaluable coaching feedback and better performance during the tournament! For a list of tournaments we will be traveling to and further details on the program, please contact us for more information. This is an exclusive program only for the very best players.
Elite High School Annual Program/Commitment
$10,000
Includes the Initial Assessment & Consultation, all of the listed services, unlimited phone and email communications, plus on-course and face-to-face coaching sessions throughout the year. Coach Sparling will be in touch with you every week and will be your Coach and Mentor throughout the college recruiting process. Available only to selected clients due to time commitment involved.
Developmental Program
$5,000 Annual Commitment
Available to anyone serious about developing their game. Conducted in groups of two students. Includes all of the listed services except recruiting. Groups meet weekly throughout the year and focus on the fundamentals of the game. They receive swing, putting and short game instruction; directions on when and how to practice; course management; how to keep it fun; the rules of golf; and etiquette.
Annual Recruiting Program
$5,000
Includes the Initial Assessment & Consultation, all of the listed services except for Game Enhancement and Player Development, and unlimited phone and email communications. Coach Sparling will be in touch with you every week and will be your Coach and Mentor throughout the college recruiting process. Available only to selected clients due to time commitment involved.
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Initial Assessment/Consultation (Day Program)
$1,000
This is the ideal way to start working with Coach Sparling. The full day assessment can take place at your home course or in Dublin, Ohio or Cincinnati, Ohio.
If you want to play collegiate golf, this is a relatively inexpensive way to have a private one-on-one meeting with a very successful Division 1 coach who can let you know where your game stands, what you need to do to improve and how the college recruiting process really works.
In addition, Coach Sparling will review your current college recruiting/placement situation and strategy and provide honest feedback and recommendations.
The meeting includes a client interview, practice range session, up to 18 holes of golf, a comprehensive game assessment, junior golf overview, college placement discussion, up to 2 hour question and answer session, a written summary with recommendations and several follow-up calls/emails within two weeks of the meeting. The fee may be applied as a credit towards any other Play Golf In College program within the first 30 days.
This will be the best investment you will ever make in helping your child realize his or her dream of playing golf in college.
Client Expectations
All clients are expected to be open to coaching and mentorship by Coach Sparling. In addition, they must act in an appropriate and honorable manner at all times and must abstain from tobacco, alcohol and drug use. Failure to adhere to this policy may result in forfeiture of fees and cancellation of program services.
As required by NCAA Bylaws, Play Golf In College LLC does not market a prospective student-athlete’s athletic ability or reputation, negotiate or promise scholarships or serve as an agent in any way.
What we provide
COLLEGE PLACEMENT AND RECRUITING SERVICES
| Help write golf and academic resumés |
| Develop appropriate and effective communication strategies with coaches |
| Explain the NCAA recruiting process in detail including timelines and applicable rules |
| Assist in the comparison of potential colleges and golf programs to help Jr. Golfers and their families determine potential “best fit” situations |
| Contact appropriate college coaches to introduce a student-athlete and to serve as a qualified reference |
| Official and Unofficial Visits |
| Educate Jr. Golfer and their family on what to expect from the college experience |
GAME ENHANCEMENT
| On Course Playing Lessons |
| Course Management and Strategy |
| What and How to Practice Effectively |
| Stats and Strokes Gained Analysis |
| Swing Instruction with TrackMan |
| Putting and Short Game Instruction |
| Mental Game |
| Preparing for the Transition to College |
| The Commitment Level needed to Play Collegiate Golf |
| How to Succeed Academically in College |
| Preparing for the College Qualifying Process, Team Format and Structured Weekly Team Schedule |
LIFE SKILLS
| Weekly Winter Seminars |
| The importance of Character and Integrity |
| Proper Communication and Follow-up |
| The importance of Goal Setting/ Establishing Realistic Goals and Objectives |
| Teach Time Management Skills |
| How to balance Academics, Golf and Social Life |
| Help create a Positive Self-Image and Attitude |
| How to develop a Relationship Network |
TOURNAMENT PREPARATION & COMPETITION
| Tournament Travel Program |
| Tournament Scheduling |
| Preparing for the Transition to College |
| Explain AJGA Performance Based Entry |
| Explain GolfWeek, Junior Golf Scoreboard and other ranking systems |
| Secrets from the Pros: How to prepare to play your best in tournament competition. Pre-Round Fitness Warm-Up. How to strategically analyze a course during the Practice Round. Understanding Green Light, Yellow Light and Red Light Pin Positions. When to be aggressive and when to be conservative |
PREPARING FOR COLLEGE
| Preparing for the Transition to College |
| The Commitment Level needed to Play Collegiate Golf |
| How to Succeed Academically in College |
| Preparing for the College Qualifying Process, Team Format and Structured Weekly Team Schedule |