Smartpro Consulting: News

Smartpro partners with England Golf Partnership

Posted: 02/03/2009

Smartpro is proud to announce the delivery of a customised Coaching Toolkit for England Golf. The Toolkit will be used as a Coach and Player resource on the Club and Coach programme, which is now being rolled out to all English counties.

The Club and Coach programme targets the development of junior players, using a selection of hand-picked Academy Coaches from each county. The Toolkit has been specifically designed with a Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model in mind, using a holistic approach to a player's overall game. Smartpro Director and creator of the Coaching Toolkit, Sarah Claridge, said "I am delighted that the Coaching Toolkit has been recognised by The England Golf Partnership, and proud that they have chosen to work with Smartpro in this long-term relationship. The synergy that our two organisations have will lead to even more innovation in the future."

Smartpro Coaching Toolkit now even better value

Posted: 01/10/2008

From 1st October 2008, we are making the Smartpro Coaching Toolkit even easier to own, by reverting to a non-subscription, outright purchase. We have reduced the one-off price from £495 to an incredible £395 for individuals (£325 for second and subsequent members of an academy). And if that doesn't tempt you, we can get you up and running for a first payment of just £41.25, followed by 11 further payments (monthly) of £41.25. Full details here.

PGA Titleist Assistant of the Year

Posted: 30/05/2008

On the 30th of May Dutchman Tim Van Heusden PGA Titleist Assistant of the Year was presented with the Smartpro Coaching Toolkit by Smartpro Director Sarah Claridge at the graduation ceremony for achieving the highest Golf Coaching exams results over his three year foundation degree. Smartpro would like to wish Tim every success in the future as Head professional at The Wassenaarse Golfclub Rozenstein, Holland.

Smartpro at the PGA Teaching Conference 2008	Posted: 08/05/2008
Smartpro were at the PGA Teaching Conference 2008 held at the Ricoh arena Coventry in early May. Speakers at the Conference included the legendary US Coach Chuck Cook and Victorious Rugby world cup Coach Clive Woodward who is a great believer in the holistic approach to Coaching and the use of coaching tools that aid player performance.

Smartpro Goes SUBCRIPTION	Posted: 11/04/2008
For a £99 joining fee and a monthly subscription of £24.95 you can now download and benefit from a huge selection of Coaching tools, products and membership rewards that will make your business look professional, run smoothly and make you stand out from the Coaching Crowd!

Smartpro will be there!	Posted: 30/03/2008
Look out for us at the PGA National Teaching and Coaching Conference on the 7th and 8th May 2008 at The Ricoh Arena, Coventry where we will have a stand exhibiting all Smartpro products and events.

Communication is the key…

Posted: 07/02/2008

Smartpro Consulting Ltd held its first training event at The Blue Mountain Golf Club on the 4th of February. Fourteen Professionals attended the event and all received 25CPD points from the PGA. The guest speaker for the day was Jamie Edwards from Trained Brain.

The day focused on enhancing the Professionals communication skills. Simon Tillson had this to say about the event. ‘The day for me was very rewarding - Has it left me thinking? YES! Has it left me wanting more? YES! Would I attend another one of Jamie's workshops? YES! Am I going to try and apply these things? ABSOBLOODYLUTELY!

Congratulations	Posted: 10/01/2008
To Richard King not only has he been 2nd Trainee of the Year for the last 2 years with the PGA, but after a morning with Smartpro Consulting helping him prepare for an interview he has landed the job at Hartpury College as the 1st year lecturer on their National Diploma Course, Sports Performance & Excellence in Golf. Well done Richard!