JUNIOR 2 CERTIFICATION
It’s one thing to coach a great player, it’s another to develop one. In coaching, there's nothing quite as fulfilling as helping an athlete achieve their long-term goals and nowhere can you have a bigger impact on performance than in the world of coaching, training and inspiring junior golfers.
Too often, juniors are coached as if they were small adults. Effective Instruction requires specialized programming that maximizes athletic potential within a system that is sensitive to a golfer’s biological AND developmental age. Parents want to know that lessons are age-appropriate, skill level appropriate, and part of a system that yields results. Our Junior 2 Certification course is the most comprehensive curriculum in the world dedicated to helping coaches maximize their young golfers’ development and, more importantly, enjoyment in golf.
Whether you’re a golf instructor who already works with junior players or a coach who wants to offer junior instruction, TPI’s Junior 2 Certification course gives you tools and knowhow to develop the game’s next generation of great players.
Junior 2 Certification
- Includes online Certification course
- Includes 1 year of Active Certification Status for FREE
- Includes the ability to attend any optional Junior 2 Seminar or Webinar for FREE
- Continuing Education Credits Available - View Providers
Training junior athletes with different movement capabilities, skill levels and physical capacity requires deep expertise.
Assessment:
Do you have a repeatable system to test your junior players to know where they stand with their golf skills and physical capabilities? Is that important or can you simply group them by age?
Coaching Essential Golf Skills:
When should juniors be taught the critical golf skills needed to be a great player? Is it the same for all kids? Should they be focused just on developing golf skills to be the best golfer possible?
Physical Training:
Should juniors be involved with strength training? At what age should you start and what does it look like?
Organization:
Group training is not only highly motivational and fun for your juniors, it can be highly impactful for your business. Learn how to group kids together by ability and motivate them to get better while having fun!
Elite Player Development:
You have a junior with serious talent and dedication. How do you coach them correctly so that they can play at the highest levels of collegiate golf?
Communication:
Can you communicate with both the junior player and their parents so that everyone is fully committed to the process?
GET STARTED TODAY AND TAKE YOUR JUNIOR COACHING TO A NEW LEVEL
PurchaseJUNIOR 2 COURSE OVERVIEW
Introduction to TPI’s Junior Golf
Dave Phillips and Dr. Greg Rose will walk you through the evolution of TPI’s junior golf program. Many of the ideas that are discussed will challenge the basic paradigms used by many current junior programs.
Keys to Curriculum Development
Dr. Rose begins with a discussion about the right length of time for a junior golf program. Topics such as the 10,000-hour rule and the ten-year rule will be discussed in detail along with the debate debate between early verses late specialization. Dr. Rose will cover the latest research on whether programs should steer kids to specialize in golf at an early age or build a broader base of sports participation first. TPI call this “Athletes First” and Dr. Rose will discuss the pros and cons that go along with both systems. Next, the difference between chronological age and developmental age is discussed in detail. Most junior programs group kids based on their birthdates and Dr. Rose will provide evidence against that concept and offer alternatives instead. Finally, Dr. Rose will finish with the latest information on the Windows of Opportunities; periods of trainability that may give kids an advantage in developing specific skills at specific times.
Curriculum Overview
Dr. Rose walks you through TPI’s 13-year curriculum in detail. By having a sample curriculum to work from, it is easier to create one according to your own specific needs.
Active Start
In this chapter, you will learn what types of activities can benefit juniors from birth to age 4 years. Most parents want to start their kids early. What they need are concepts that are worth implementing.
Fundamentals
Australian PGA professional Denis McDade and junior conditioning expert Milo Bryant demonstrate all the skills needed to operate what TPI calls “The Cyclone;” the first junior golf school for junuors between the ages of 5 and 7 years (developmental age). Special focus is on athletic development and the basic fundamentals for golf. A detailed curriculum for each week of the program is covered.
Play
The second junior golf school taught is for kids between the ages of 8 and 10 years (developmental age). TPI calls it “The SMASH Zone”. In this school, athletic development continues to advance while technical skills become a major focus. Denis and Milo outline and demonstrate the skills used for each week of the program.
Train
For juniors between the ages 11 and 13 years (developmental age), Denis and Milo introduce “The Wave”. This age group is often a challenge to most coaches and trainers due to the rapid growth spurt that occurs during these years. Denis and Milo will guide you through all the demands that face most junior programs during this time.
Elite
The final junior golf school is intended for juniors between the ages of 14 and 17 years (developmental age). This program, referred to as the Elite Development Program (EDP), provides all the steps necessary to prepare each junior for the demands of college golf.
Screening Juniors
Throughout the program, juniors are both physically screened and technically screened to allow for appropriate changes to their program. In this section, you will learn how to screen kids of all ages and how those results are used to help guide kids through the program.
Hat and Bracelet Guidelines
Just like martial arts, TPI utilizes hats and bracelets to group kids according to their developmental phases. You will learn the basics of the TPI system and how hat and bracelet colors correspond to changes in the training programs.
Safety
The safety of the kids is TPI’s number one priority. Students will learn about many of the unseen dangers associated with running a junior golf school and simple strategies that can be implemented to keep kids safe.
Parent Education
The final topic in this course is arguably the most important to the overall success of your junior program - educating the parents. You will learn how to receive support from the community, commitment from the kids, and how to run a successful parent education night.
FAQ
Who is Junior 2 for and are there any prerequisites?
Anybody who is TPI Level 1 Certified can purchase TPI Junior 2 and will receive TPI Junior 2 Certification as a Major once they pass their Junior 2 Certification test.
Majors and Minors appear in TPI’s Find an Expert map under each member’s profile and help website visitors quickly determine a TPI Certified members’s qualifications.
Who are the instructors?
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Greg Rose
TPI Certification Instructor - All Tracks Worldwide
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Dave Phillips
TPI Certification Instructor - All Tracks Worldwide
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Denis McDade
TPI Level 1, Junior 2, and Junior 3 Certification Instructor - Worldwide
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Milo Bryant
TPI Level 2 and 3 Junior Coaching Certification Instructor - Worldwide
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Dr. Ernst Zwick
Level 2 and Level 3 Junior Coach Certification Instructor
Can I get Continuing Education Credits with this purchase?
Yes! We supply a Certificate of Completion to be used for CEC redemption with the following organizations:
PGA of AMERICA
PGA Members may claim the following MSR “Required Education” credits.
- Junior 2 online certification course - 15 MSR “Required Education” credits
LPGA
LPGA Members may claim the following Non-LPGA Continuing Education Units.
- Junior 2 online certification course - 4 Non-LPGA CU’s
PGA of GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND
On completion/participation of this course, PGA Professionals will be provided with valid supporting evidence and information from TPI so that it can be added as a structured formal learning opportunity on their CPD records.
®PGA is a registered trademark of The Professional Golfers’ Association Limited.
What languages are available?
Currently, the Junior 2 online Certification course is only available in English.
Who can attend Junior 2 events?
For first-time purchasers: Once you have completed your purchase of the Junior 2 online Certification course, you can then register to attend any upcoming Junior 2 webinar or in-person seminar for free. You can continue to attend as many events for free for as long as your Certification status remains Active. Your purchase of Junior 2 includes one year of Active Certification.
For existing TPI Golf 2 or Golf 3 Certified members: If you are currently Active Junior 2 or Junior 3 Certified or in the process of becoming Junior 2 or Junior 3 Certified from a previous purchase, you can register to attend any upcoming Junior 2 webinar or in-person seminar for free. You can continue to attend as many events for free for as long as your Certification status remains Active. You can check your Active Certification status and expiration date here.
Do you offer bundle discounts for multiple course purchases?
Yes! You can bundle any combination of Certification courses. Bundle two or more Certification courses and receive $100 off Level 1, $200 off each Level 2 and $300 off each Level 3. Examples below:
- L1 ($100 off) + L2 ($200 off) = $300 Discount
- L1 ($100 off) + L2 ($200 off) + L3 ($300 off) = $600 Discount
- L2 ($200 off) + L2 ($200 off) = $400 Discount
- L2 ($200 off) + L3 ($300 off) = $500 Discount
The option to add a qualifying Certification course will be available in your checkout cart. Upon selection, the bundling discount will be applied automatically.
