Paul Foston Golf Academy is partnering Sport USA to provide young Golfers and other Athletes with the opportunity to advance their Academic and Sporting aspirations through the leading Universities & Academies in the US.
America is renowned for their tremendous sporting infrastructure, competitive determination & their success in driving through some of the World’s finest Athletes.
Whether you are a young player with a proven talent who wishes to further a career in Sport or you wish to attend a University that is not only reputed in your chosen Academic subject but also provides a first class Sporting environment, Sport USA could well be of interest to you.
WHY USA?
The US Universities & Academies have ‘State of the Art’ sporting facilities in terms of Infrastructure, Equipment, Competitiveness, Mental Strength Development & Nutritional Science. So what are the other advantages:
Weather - with such a vast geographical region, you can choose from a range of Universities & Academies with the best climate according to your sporting requirements to maximise your opportunities for practice and play.
Competition - a competitive spirit & determination is vital to reach your sporting goal and there is no better destination to develop these qualities as it is built into the American DNA. The programmes are created with intense competitive activity.
Budget - can often be cheaper than the UK and other Countries, especially with wide ranging Scholarship potential.
International Travel - a fantastic opportunity to study, practice and play whilst experiencing a different cultural environment with all the advantages of the world class sports amenities.
Sport USA are experts in this field to ensure you achieve the best possible match and a route towards facilitating your dream. Sport USA will assist you with:
- University/College/Academy Selection
- Entry Requirements
- Scholarships
- Competition Structure
- Best Geographical Location to Maximise Climatic Advantage
- Budget Management & Expectation
- Student Media & Marketing
GOLF
With a great year-round climate in certain States, this gives the US a distinct advantage as it maximises the training, playing & development opportunities. The Golfing infrastructure, extensive training programmes and the American sporting ethos makes it the Number 1 destination to progress your career in Golf and indeed many other Sports.
An example of what to expect:
First Class Training provided by experienced PGA Professionals
TPI Certified Professionals to improve physical performance & body conditioning
Championship Courses on Campus
Live Stream Facilities
Trackman Video Analysis
Nutritional Science Education
Intensity of Play & Team Ethics - Weekly Tournaments, 54 Holes against other teams each weekend, Regional & National Finals, Shot of the Week, Putt of the Week, Driving Stats
Competitive Handicap - Minimum Handicap is 4 or below, Top is +4 for Boys, Minimum 10 Handicap for Girls (more investment is being given for the development of Girl Sports)
The Role of Sport USA
Sport USA will firstly establish the Students career path whether it be a purely Sporting focus or primarily Academic, backed with a strong Sporting culture within.
With a vast knowledge of the educational programmes provided by cross State Universities & Academies, Sport USA will identify the best education options for you and your budget.
Students will be assigned to an Athlete Manager who will guide them through the selection process, the transition to the States and their journey throughout their chosen programme. They will undertake the following to maximise both your Academic & Sporting aspirations.
- Take part in an On-Line Familiarisation Consultation to establish your ambition, assess Academic & Sporting level, Budget & Family Dynamics.
- Set Goals - Time Line to be ‘Uni-fit’ is 18 Months.
- Set Up a Profile Day, produce a Video of the Student with the Video team to present to Universities/Academies.
- Guidance on the National College Academic Association (NCAA) eligibility based on Amateur status and Scholarship qualification.
- Develop Marketing Strategy to target the best Universities/Academies according to aspiration and levels achieved.
- Unlimited Marketing activity targeting the best scholarship opportunities using various formats of advertising - phone, email, social media, Linked In to target the right Coach, Pllinx - a Player App Link to Showcase Student eligibility.
- Unlimited support throughout the duration of the Course ranging from Sport Psychology, Strength & Conditioning, Mediation between Players & Coaches if ever issues occur.
UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES - USA
Serious Investment Is Given To The Importance Of Combining First Class Academia With
The Power of Competition To Develop The World’s Finest Leaders In Commerce & Sport
STANFORD UNIVERSITY - CALIFORNIA
Comprises of 7 Schools:
• Graduate School of Business
• Graduate School of Education
• School of Engineering
• School of Humanities & Sciences
• School of Law
• School of Medicine
• Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability
&
Stanford University Golf Course
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
A leading Research University attracting more than
650 Million US Dollars annually for Discovery
18 Colleges & Schools specialising in Art, Science, Sport, Medicine, Entrepreneurship
& Engineering
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Phil Mickelson & John Rahm are just a couple of World Stagers
to have graduated from the ASU stable.
In actual fact for the last 3 years, the Graduates from the ASU have won more money than any other School on the PGA Tour.
"So, What's In The App"?
First Class Coaching that will last your Golfing Lifetime.
The Pre Shot Routine
4 Videos - Runtime 17:46
- Forming The Perfect Grip 5:22
- Aim, Alignment & Ball Position 3:41
- Set Up With An Athletic & Balanced Posture 4:44
- Bag Position, Visualisation &
One Focused Practice Swing 3:59
Perfect Your Putting
6 Videos - Runtime 32.08
- The Key Fundamentals 5:59
- The Crucial 4 Foot Putt 3:06
- The Importance Of Good Speed 7:32
- Develop Good Tempo - Think 1, 2 - 5:16
- Reading Greens & Sloping Putts 5:15
- Alternative Putting Grips 5:00
The Art of Chipping & Pitching
8 Videos - Runtime 42.31
- Develop The Stock Chip To Chip Low & Pitch High 7:59
- Visualisation Aids Club Selection 4:06
- Think Clock Face To Regulate Distance 5:59
- 30 - 40 Yards 4:06
- The Intrepid Lob Shot 4:24
- Awkward Lies
- From The Semi & Deep Rough 4:32
- The Downhill Lie & The Bare Lie 5:50
- The Versatility Of The Hybrid 5:08
Master The Bunkers
12 Videos - Runtime 49.39
- How to Execute The Perfect Bunker Shot 8:04
- Around the 'D' 5:06
- Escaping The Deep Bunker 6:05
- Playing From The Fairway Bunker 3:52
- The 30 - 40 Yard Bunker Shot 3:25
- Awkward Lies
- The Fried Egg 3:20
- The Plugged Lie 3:35
- The Uphill Lie 2:59
- The Downhill Lie 3:10
- Sidehill Lies - Ball Above Feet 3:14
- Sidehill Lies - Ball Below Feet 2:41
- The Compacted Lie 4:08
Formula For The Full Swing
6 Videos - Runtime 31:04
- The Takeaway 5:15
- How To Set The Club Correctly For The Perfect Backswing 3:51
- The Transition From The Backswing To The Downswing 4:00
- Impact & Follow Through 5:10
- Technology Accelerates Learning 7:16
- Understanding Swing Plane 5:32
The Big Hitters
5 Videos - Runtime 20:03
- Introducing The Woods & Hybrids 3:28
- The Driver Off The Tee 5:45
- Playing Woods From The Fairway 3:39
- Playing The Hybrid From The Rough 3:12
- Improve Your Long Iron Play 3:58
Course Strategy
4 Videos - Runtime 14:07
- Good Scores Are Achieved With Wise Decisions 6:28
- Playing From The Deep Rough 3:08
- Faced With The Trees 2:18
- Developing Mental Strength - My 10 Commandments 21:13
Shape Your Shots
8 Videos - Runtime 30.23
- How To Draw 4:08
- How To Fade 2:30
- Hit High 2:34
- Hit Low 3:08
- Playing Into The Wind 5:54
- Sloping Lies - Uphill & Downhill 4:17
- Sloping Lies - Ball Above & Below Feet 3:53
- Playing From A Divot 3:59
Faults & Fixes
9 Videos - Runtime 35.58
- How The Push & The Hook Are Linked 5:16
- How The Pull & The Slice Are Linked 3:56
- The Dreaded Shank 3:17
- The Skyed Tee Shot 2:51
- Improve Your Weight Transfer To Gain Distance 3:41
- Eliminating The Fat 2:43
- The Embarrassing Top 3:46
- Curing The Early Hit - How Casting From The Top Loses Distance 6:09
- Strong & Weak Grips 4:29
Getting To Know Your Distances
3 Videos - Runtime 2:51
- Club Selection - What's In The Bag 1:39
- Understanding Gapping - Introduction 1:12
- Gapping Presentation