James Pond
The Golf Prof
Utilizing the Four Pillars of Player Performance for Improved Quality of Life On and Off the Golf Course
Mission Statement
Utilizing the four pillars of player performance as a vehicle to feel stronger, manage stress better, and find purpose in the process for improved quality of life.
PECHAKUCHA PRESENTATION
A seven minute glimpse into who I am and the core elements of this portfolio
Vision Statement
My vision is to positively impact the lives of others by improving their quality of life on and off the golf course.
About JR Pond, PGA
With over 25 years working in golf, I am fascinated by this centuries old game that continues to evolve with new technology and training. Golf performance has been a recent focus for numerous articles promoting faster clubhead speeds, longer driving distance, and lower scoring; and while this is the logical focus for the world’s elite players, I gained interest in using the performance improvement concepts for improved quality of life off the course. After developing the Advanced Golf Performance Training concentration for the Graduate Level Exercise Science program at PennWest University, I wanted to see how the Four Pillar Approach for player performance could be used to support the games and lives of all golfers from touring professionals to novice juniors regardless of age, gender, and current physical ability.
Core Values
Service to Others
Family
Love
Guiding Principles
Inspire
Coach for Success
Leave Positive Lasting Impressions
Research Foci
Physical training for golf performance and its implications on quality of life away from the course.
Technical skill development. Approaches to modify motor programming for improved proficiency and performance.
Getting tactical –identifying strengths and weaknesses and applying them to golf.
Psychology of golf: mindfulness, managing state, and the differences between process driven and results driven athletes..