Lee-Anne Gilchrist — How Parents Can Help Junior Golfers Access Opportunities
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My guest today is Lee-Anne Gilchrist. Lee-Anne is currently the CEO of the Golf Performance Center & Academy, in Ridgefield, Connecticut working with young people from all over the world to nurture intrinsic motivation and unlock human potential.
We discuss:
- How to introduce kids to golf
- Good motivators for golfers
- The opportunities available to young golfers
- What parents should be prepared for if they’re getting kids into golf
- Resources for parents and coaches
- The biggest challenges to junior golf development today
- Predictors of success for junior golfers
Learn more about the Golf Performance Center:
About today’s guest
Lee-Anne Gilchrist is a motivator and educator who has worked with hundreds of athletes and their parents in the quest for athletic success in college and on the professional tours. With a dream to create a unique environment for athletic development, Lee-Anne was a founding partner of two successful junior golf academies. She is currently the CEO of the Golf Performance Center & Academy, in Ridgefield, Connecticut working with young people from all over the world to nurture intrinsic motivation and unlock human potential.
About the host
Ross Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success.
Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net.
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