This document advertises and provides details about a one-day golf coaching certification seminar hosted by the Spirit of Golf Foundation. The seminar is designed to advance the skills and knowledge of high school golf coaches and PE teachers through classroom instruction, video presentations, and a hands-on golf clinic. Attendees will receive certification, coaching resources including a book and videos, and will learn techniques for coaching matches and evaluating performance. The seminar agenda outlines the schedule and activities, which are led by professional golf coach Bill Madonna. Registration information and payment details are provided at the end.

1. Presents
SGF’s One Day Certification Seminar
for Golf Coaches and PE Teachers
Spirit of Golf Foundation (SGF)

2. The Spirit of Golf Foundation, a 501(c)(3), is a non-
profit association established for the sole purpose of
supporting middle and high school golf coaches and PE
teachers.
Their One Day Golf Certification Seminar is designed
to advance the knowledge and skills of the Golf Coach
and Physical Education Teacher in a professionally
organized format that educates the attendees while
offering them a hands-on experience.
All sports coaches and area youth counselors may
attend.

3. Bill Madonna is a PGA of America
Master Teaching Professional, GOLF
Magazine “Top 100” Teacher in
America, PGA Teacher of the Year
award winner and a featured
speaker for both the NIAAA and the
NFHS.

4. “”A day with Bill is every coach’s dream.”
....Danny Ninestine,
Director of Athletics, Port St. Lucie High School
“Bill Madonna wrote the book on coaching golf.”
....Trish Highland,
District Athletic Director, Lake County Schools
Past President of the FIAAA
“You will never attend a seminar with more
effectiveness and satisfaction.”
...Bob Gardner,
Executive Director
National Federation of High Schools

6. Look what the tuition gets you!
•Coaching Golf Successfully - “A must for golf coaches” $20 incl.
•Complete Golfer Image - Analysis and Record Booklet
Over 50 Touring Professional Videos $20 incl.
•Coaches’ Guide to Golf Swing Techniques + training aid $15 incl.
College/University Prep PowerPoint Presentation
Parental Guide PowerPoint Presentation
Student Performance PowerPoint Presentation
Rules of Golf CD
*A Spirit of Golf “Certified Golf Coach” Status $75 incl.
with Certificate of Completion
Recognized by NFHS/NIAAA
$20 incl.

7. Coaching Golf Successfully
Over 200 pages of coaching information
“A must for golf coaches”

8. Coaching Golf Successfully is a standout
resource for golf coaches and instructors. It’s specifically designed to
help you build winning golf programs. You will learn how to conduct
effective practice sessions, identify technical flaws more easily, and
teach winning strategies. Included with the instruction are stories and
examples of what has worked for other coaches across the country.
Because of the highly technical nature of golf, great emphasis is put
on teaching swing technique. The book covers subjects such as
mastering contact, ball flight, and distance; focusing on the short
game; improving scoring performance; and developing a pre-shot
routine.

9. Author Bill Madonna, a PGA Master Professional has conducted more
than 60,000 golf lessons, clearly understands the philosophy of
coaching and communicating with students. He is also the founder of
the Spirit of Golf Foundation (501c3 non-profit) the organization
responsible for supplying general information, teaching materials,
and certification for high school golf coaches.
If you are involved in coaching or working with young golfers in any
way, then this is the book for you. You will receive a greater
understanding of teaching the fundamentals of golf, and you will also
be able to organize better practices and manage your time and
resources more effectively. The methods are so straightforward and
practical that you will be able to apply them to your own team
immediately.
Book content follows…

10. Part 1 - Coaching Foundation
Chapter 1. Developing a Coaching Philosophy
Chapter 2. Communicating Your Approach
Chapter 3. Motivating Golfers
Chapter 4. Building a School Golf Program
Part II - Coaching Plans
Chapter 5. Planning and Preparing for the Season
Chapter 6. Coach Lesson Plans
Chapter 7. Preparing for Practices
Part III - Teaching Techniques and Tactics
Chapter 8. Teaching by "Incremental Learning"
Chapter 9. Putting
Chapter 10. Chipping
Chapter 11. Pitching
Chapter 12. The Full Swing
Chapter 13. Sand Play
Part IV - Coaching Matches
Chapter 14. Preparing for Matches
Chapter 15. Coaching on the Course
Part V - Coaching Evaluation
Chapter 16. Evaluating Team Members' Performance
Chapter 17. Evaluating Your Program

11. Certification Seminar Agenda:
7:45 Sign in
8:00 Classroom review of “Coaching Golf Successfully”
9:45 Break
10:00 Finalize review of “Coaching Golf Successfully.”
Complete Golfer Image - plus Video Presentation of
Top US Touring Pros
11:30 Open Book Examination
12:30 Lunch (not included in tuition)
1:30 Bill Madonna Golf Clinic indoor/outdoor
(depending on facility location)
3:30 Concluding comments

12. One Day Golf Certification Seminar
Registration
Please print following page(s)
Page 1 for your personal credit card
or
Page 2 if paid by other source credit card
and fax to:
SGF Certification Seminar
Attn: Bill Madonna
Fax # 407-787-3339

13. Date of Seminar________________________________________
Name (attendee)________________________________________
Position/Title __________________________________________
Personal Address: ____________________________________________________
# street city/state zip
Email address ______________________________phone ___________________
School Address ___________________________________________________
# street city/state zip
Please bill this credit card: $150.00 One Day Seminar(includes certification)
Name on Card ________________________________________________
Card Number _______________________Exp. Date________ Security Code_____
Authorization Signature _________________________Date ____________
(Your credit card bill will indicate: Bill Madonna Golf as the credit card merchant account.)
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14. Check here __ if this is the Ath. Dir. or a Parent/Sponsor credit card.
Please bill this credit card: $150.00 One Day Seminar(includes certification)
Name of Attendee_______________________________________
Name on Card ________________________________________________
Card Number _______________________Exp. Date________ Security Code_____
Card Billing Address (if different from personal address above)
____________________________________________________________
# street city/state zip
Authorization Signature _________________________Date ____________
(Your credit card bill will indicate: Bill Madonna Golf as the credit card merchant account.)
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