Category: Dana Rader Golf School Programs

Guru TV – P.G.A. Area vi presentation: Teaching and Social Media

March 25, 2011

This past Tuesday I had the opportunity to speak at the Area vi spring meeting of the Carolinas P.G.A. A big thank you to Woody Allen our area director for asking me to present to the group. I was very excited to share with my fellow professionals some of the things that I have learned in the past few years in the realm of instruction and also how to use social media and marketing to help their business and themselves grow. I have to thank a few important people who helped me construct my presentation and gave me outstanding feedback and ideas on how to deliver this important message. First to my lovely wife, Tiffanie who helped me with my Powerpoint and made sure that I had the presentation that I wanted and also for putting up with my long hours on the computer and on the phone with my mastermind crew. I don’t deserve her but without her support I would not be where I am today. To my mastermind crew who allowed me to bounce ideas and gave me great insight on the information that I was presenting: John Graham (johngrahamgolf), Rob McGill (golfprorob), Jason Helman (jasonhelmangolf) Jay Reid (jayreidgolf) and Scott Fossum (scottfossumgolf). Special thanks to my student and friend, Gene Casiola for helping me with my opening. I have a lot to work on with my public speaking but I wanted to share the video and allow my peeps to give feedback on how I can improve. I really enjoyed my time and I appreciate everyone who came up after the talk to thank me or ask for advice. If you ever need to ask a question or if I can help any of you in any way feel free to email me @jasonsuttn@aol.com or hit me up on twitter.com/onplanegolf. I broke the presentation into 5 parts because it was about an hour and 15 minutes so if you don’t get to all of it I will house it on my corporate speaking page. Let me know if I can be a speaker at your function or group. Enjoy the video and please leave a comment below or share with someone. I appreciate your support and your feedback:

See you on the lesson tee. To schedule a lesson please call 704-542-7635

Guru

Pre-Shot Routine: A Live Look In with The Guru

March 19, 2011

This is a custom two day school that I do for James Donnelly, Todd Halpin, Kevin Clark and Chris Caso every year. I thought I would just turn the camera on, let it run and see what came out of it. This is a talk that I give my students in how to get their changes from the lesson tee to the golf course. In part 2, listen for the ball flight question from JD, a very educated golfer asks these questions. Our customers are getting smarter and more educated so you have to be ready. Let me know what you think of this impromptu look at what I do on a daily basis. Here is part 1: 

Here is part 2:

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To schedule a lesson with the Guru please call 704-542-7635

See you on the lesson tee,

Jason

Join the Guru and Top 50 Instructor Todd Sones for a Scoring Game School on April 13th

March 3, 2011

On Wednesday April 13th, I will be teaming up with Golf Digest Top 50 Instructor and Golf Magazine Top 100 instructor, Todd Sones, for a full day scoring game school. The school will run from 9:00 until 3:00 and include lunch and impact golf school manual. You will learn all the shots from 30 yards and in including how putter fitting can help your stroke. This is a rare opportunity to work with one of the best short game instructors in the game today. The school will be held at The Dana Rader Golf School and the cost is $495.00 per person. Space is limited so call the school @ 704-542-7635 to sign up today. Here is a video of the types of shots that you will learn with Todd and Jason.

See you on the lesson tee. Only 7 spots available to call today 704-542-7635

Jason

20 Days With the Guru, Day 19: How To Choose A Golf Coach

December 24, 2010

As you set your goals for 2011, your golfing success could hinge on getting the right

which one are you?

coaching for you and your game. Golf is a game that is difficult to learn without another set of eyes and some guidance through the learning process. This is why the best players in the world on the P.G.A. and L.P.G.A. tours have coaches that keep an eye on their technique. A great coach is not only a swing changer but can be a valuable sounding board for a golfer in all areas including the mental side and course strategy. Sometimes an individual to listen to a post round synopsis or an encouraging pep talk before a round can be the difference between success and failure. I believe in coaching in all areas such as business, spiritual and physical fitness as it pertains to your needs in golf and in life. The question becomes,”How do I find the best coach for ME (you)?” Here are some ideas that may help push you in the right direction:

1. First, decide on what type of lessons that you want. Private or in a group setting. I think groups are a wonderful way to learn the game with friends and family. Small groups (4:1 ratio or less) is a great way to meet other golfers of like ability. Private instruction is for the golfer that needs more attention. You decide.

2. Do your research: Just like making any major purchase, I would suggest doing some homework. Here are a few keys to get you started. 1)ask your friends that take lessons (if they are getting better) who they see. 2)Ask the better players at your club who has the best reputation, they will tell you.

3. Interview the coach before hand. 1)ask them their teaching philosophy (if they can’t give an educated answer or say something like “I just keep it simple”, might not be worth your time. 2)Are they busy? Great teachers teach alot because their students come back. Ask them how many lessons they give a year. Easy sign of a successful coach.

4. Check out their website, blog or videos. This will give you an idea of their personality, teaching ideas and presence before you contact them.

5. Is the coach easily accessible for follow-up questions – I have no problem giving my students my email address and social site handles so they can contact me whenever they want. The last thing I want to do is leave them out there without there questions being answered. If I don’t, someone else will.

6. Does the coach ask you for your golfing goals? Do they listen to your feedback? There are too many coaches that are self-centered and have their own agenda. They might have lots of knowledge but it is useless unless applied to help the student improve.

7.  Ask what kind of training they have had and how did they learn to teach and coach. Will give you some insight into what you might get during a lesson.

8. Finally, you can tell if the coach enjoys what they do and is passionate about teaching golf by their body language and personality. Do they dress an act like a professional? Find a personality that will help you improve. Some need nurturing ann some need tough love. An expert coach knows when to do both.

Books are great to learn new ideas and to see pictures on different skills. Videos are great for the visual and auditory learners to help clarify and educate golfers. These things will only take you so far…………NOTHING CAN REPLACE spending time with a great golf coach. The only way I can allow you to feel what I am teaching you is to use my two favorite training aids: MY TWO BARE HANDS. I am a master of manipulating my students during the lesson and creating the correct feel for the change. The other venues simply wet your appetite, you must join me on the lesson tee to get the FULL COURSE MEAL. Just like any business or occupation, there are good teachers and then there are not so good teachers. Choose wisely and you will be able to enjoy this great game for many years to come. I don’t care what your buddy might say after he shot 130, It is always more fun to play better. Heres to your greatest golfing year ever, 2011

See you on the lesson tee,

Jason