The comprehensive Carl Watts coaching programme for a limited number of 18 young players in 3 programme options has seen players improve rapidly since it began in August 2010. The aim is to create top 50 world players over the next 5 to 7 years, with this as my aim I have created a coaching environment with a balanced structure of smart practice, technique work and on course play mode tuition for young players to emulate the top tour players approach to all areas of the game. Maximising their full potential in a structured, fun environment under the experienced guidance of former European Tour Professional & PGA Member Carl Watts.
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Academy Member : Elite
8 hours per month: x4 two hour sessions : £560 per month
Example Programme : Personalised to work on your priorities yet balanced covering all the key areas of the game.
Session 1: Putting & Chipping / Swing (2hrs)
Session 2: 9 Hole Session (Course Management, Shot Routine & Mind Training) (2hrs)
Session 3: Pitching & Bunker Play / Swing (2hrs)
Session 4: 9 Hole Session (Course Management, Shot Routine & Mind Training) (2hrs)
Academy Member : Graduate
5 hours per month: x3 one hour sessions plus x1 two hour session : £350 per month
Example Programme:
Session 1: Putting & Chipping (1hr)
Session 2: Swing (1hr)
Session 3: Pitching & Bunker Play (1hr)
Session 4: 9 Hole Session (Course Management, Shot Routine & Mind Training) (2hrs)
Academy Member : College
2 hours per month: x2 one hour sessions : £140 per month
Example Programme:
Session 1: Short Game (1hr)
Session 2: Swing (1hr)
INFORMATION:
- Age Range: 9 to 18 years
- Limited to 6 juniors per Programme
- Maximum 18 juniors coached by Carl Watts
- These long term Programmes are a minimum 6 months in duration but often go to 3+ years
- Monthly Academy Fees paid by Monthly Direct Debit on the 1st of each month
- If the weather is poor the sessions are taken in the indoor coaching studio
Please note: 2 hour coaching sessions are split up into four 30 minute sessions that allow me to work on several areas during each session, keeping the juniors focused, interested and driven throughout.
TECHNIQUE
- Short Game : Learn to maximise your up and downs, Putting, Chipping, Pitching, Bunkers, Lob shots
- Long Game : Developing a repetitive swing that handles pressure and gives you a Safe shape of Shot
THE MIND GAME
- The Mind : How to win, Goals, Routines, Reaction to Adversity
- Skills Tests: Measurable focused score based tests, improves Focus & Motivation
PLAY MODE
- Play Mode : Shot Routines, Think Box, Play Box
- Course Management : Learn to be your own Tour Caddy, how to use your yardage book effectively
KNOWLEDGE
- Learn : to change your set up and swing to Shape shots, Control Trajectory, play from various Slopes and Lies
- Rules : Understand the rules to your advantage
TIME MANAGEMENT
- Practice plans : Learn to maximise your time through Smart Practice (Balance)
- Statistics : Understand your competitors and what areas are the priorities to practice
- Event Schedules : Guidance on the right events to play and rest periods inbetween
EXTRA
- Homework : Research areas of the game
- Sponsorship : How to attract sponsors, Accountability Contracts
- Parents/Guardians : Advice on events, schedules, how to support your child
- Equipment : Advice on custom fitting and the correct clubs at your stage of development
- Player Tournament Assessments if requested (extra charge)
Youth Academy Members Progress
Jamie Dart: Age 11: Joined October 2010 : Achievements: 2011 Sussex U12 Champion Hcp: 36 to 22
Ali Crunden: Age 14: Joined January 2011 : Achievements Hcp: 26 to 7
Joe White: Age 14: Joined April 2011: Achievements: Sussex U14 Member Hcp: 17 to 9
James Holden: Age 16: Joined September 2011: Achievements: Sussex U16 Member Hcp: 5 to Scr
Luke Bennett: Age 16: Joined August 2011: Achievements Hcp: 9 to 5
Aaron Peacock: Age 18: Joined May 2011: Achievements Hcp: 19 to 4
Based at Mannings Heath Golf Club with year round coaching facilities including an Indoor coaching studio.

