Practice Clubs Quiz Script.docx

Welcome to The Adult Golf Academy Practice Club training module. In this course, we will start by giving you a general overview of the Practice Clubs, who they should be targeted at, the recommended structure and the output of the program. After this we will explore how to schedule and price the P...

Welcome to The Adult Golf Academy Practice Club training module. In this course, we will start by giving you a general overview of the Practice Clubs, who they should be targeted at, the recommended structure and the output of the program. After this we will explore how to schedule and price the Practice Clubs to make them a success. The next key factor to explore will be how to run practice clubs and we will focus on the flow of the session and how they can be delivered to ensure a great student experience. Following on from this will be a look at the implementation steps of the practice clubs and how they can be used to expand your other programs. Finally we will outline the next steps you need to take to continue your training journey. Practice Clubs are designed to provide a group based opportunity for customers to develop their skills through effective practice and additional access to a coach at your club. They are primarily a supplementary opportunity to other programming, as well as an added value benefit to private coaching plans. These clubs should be scheduled consistently throughout your program year, at dates and times to suit the needs of your club and coaching team. Offering them regularly to your target customers on a consistent day and time will be vital to success. Practice Clubs are delivered in groups, with a maximum of 12 participants. The larger group size is key to facilitate social connections, effective practice and engagement by your student database. They are recommended to be delivered over 60 minutes regardless of the focus or ability range attending. They provide an accessible opportunity for students to supplement their engagement in other programs and cover all elements of the class. Practice Clubs are recommended to be charged at a per practice club price. The fee will depend on your customer demographic and coaching rate. However, you are recommended to provide complimentary access to those on Private Coaching Plans. The Practice Club options are designed to target Short Game, Swing and Putting skills into two categories. Categories are targeted at club ready golfers and then those on the Learn to Play Golf program. You should aim to rotate practice clubs around these skills and within each class, cover a range of topics and games targeting specific areas within each skill. The exact target demographic of your Practice clubs will depend on the size and type of your student database. You may want to offer broad practice clubs across the skills, or those targeted to specific ability based groups. Practice Clubs play a vital role in activating and retaining your customers and therefore driving them in further programming and activities at your club as well as developing their skills. There are some key purposes of Practice Clubs. Practice Clubs are recommended to be themed to three skills within the game, including Swing, Short Game and Putting. They will provide your students with a further opportunity to develop their skills within each area. They are social and informal classes that will help form and strengthen friendships between attendees. The format of the Practice Clubs will allow for social connections to be formed at the club. The nature of the classes and the informal environment will give you the ideal chance to get to straighten your relationship with each student. This will develop trust, openness, confidence, and an ongoing relationship. Practice Clubs are recommended to be an added value complimentary element built into Private Coaching Plans. They will give students on these programs an opportunity to continue their development under guidance of you and learn ways to practice effectively. They will provide the ideal opportunity for you to guide attendees to the next step on their coaching journey with you. You can direct them to private programming and adult social group coaching opportunities. Lastly, Practice Clubs are primarily designed to be an additional opportunity alongside other programs for students to develop their skills under your guidance. Ultimately, Practice Clubs are an opportunity for customers who are already engaged in programming at your club to supplement their experience and further develop their skills under your guidance. You should aim to promote your Practice Club types to those who are engaged in your Phase 3 programs, but on a student by student basis. Those enrolled on the Activation Events at Phase 2 may be encouraged to attend. The Practice Clubs are split across two different options, the first type are designed to be targeted at club ready golfers at your club across three different skills types. The second type are specific Practice Clubs designed to be a supplementary element to those on the Learn to play golf Program. Due to the experience, abilities and learning needs, you may feel it is appropriate to offer Practice Club specifically targeted at those new to the game and learning via this program. Practice your Swing is a 60 Minute Practice Club for Club Ready Golfers rotating around various topics including Tee Shots, Long Approach Shots, Short Approach Shots and more. Practice your Short Game is a 60 Minute Practice Club for Club Ready Golfers rotating around various topics including Chipping, Pitching, Bunker Play and more. Practice your Putting is a 60 Minute Practice Club for Club Ready Golfers rotating around various topics including Short Putts, Long Putts, Competitive Putting and more. Within the second option, Practice your Swing is aa 60 Minute Practice Club for those enrolled on the learn to play golf program rotating around topics including Irons, Driver and Fairway Woods. Practice On the Green is a 60 Minute Practice Club for those enrolled on the learn to play golf program rotating around topics including Short Putts, Long Putts and Scoring. Finally, Practice Around the Green is a 60 Minute Practice Club for those enrolled on the learn to play golf program rotating around topics including Pitching, Chipping and Bunker Play. It is vital that your Practice Clubs are promoted to target the right demographic to suit the needs of your club and student database. It is also vital that Practice Clubs are delivered consistently to drive continual engagement, and therefore an effective supplementary element to your coaching programs. You will need to assess the needs of your team, club and size of your programs, however we have provided some ideas for each category for how can setup and promote your Practice Clubs. Handicap Based category is for Practice Clubs targeted at specific handicap ranges. Scoring Goal Based category is for Practice Clubs targeted at those with specific score aspirations. Age Based category is for Practice Clubs targeted at those in specific age ranges. Gender Based category is for Practice Clubs targeted at those of specific genders. Skill Based category is for Practice Clubs targeted at specific skills and open to all students within your program. Level Based Practice Clubs are targeted at those on specific levels of the program including Level 1, 2 and 3. Skill Based Practice Clubs are targeted at specific skills and open to all students regardless of the program level. Lastly, Gender Based are Practice Clubs targeted at those of specific genders. We understand that each club and coaching business is different in regards to access to facilities, size of their program and the size of the coaching team. Therefore, this will influence the types of Practice Clubs you can offer. However, there are some crucial scheduling recommendations to make the program a success. On the Practice Club page of the Coaches Toolbox, you can access a step-by-step scheduling guide that will assist you with recommended actions during this implementation phase and this links to a number of supporting resources. When scheduling your Practice Clubs, it is vital that you linking these directly to other programs you are running to ensure their are no conflicts for your target demographic. You should also aim to offer a variety of days and times to maximise engagement. Whatever Practice Club types you decide to offer it is vital you schedule each one consistently to drive engagement. You should aim to offer each Practice Club weekly on the same day and time to offer consistency for your student database. To make your Practice Clubs a success, you will need to decide on the target demographic of your Practice Clubs and the time and day they run. You will also need to decide on the specific skill focus of each Practice Club class. All Practice Clubs should be scheduled and bookings processed through your GLF Connect system. This will ensure that you can add value to the customers experience, track your events sign ups, engage with participants and measure the events success. We recommend that those who are enrolled on Private Coaching Plans are given complimentary access to Practice Clubs as an added value benefit. In order to reconcile this with GLF and to optimise the student experience you should create a discount code. As Practice Clubs are there to provide a supplementary coaching and practice experience for students at your club engaged primarily on your Phase 3 programs, the scheduling of your classes should link to these programs and importantly avoid any conflicting classes and events. The example shows the Break 80 and Break 100 Scoring School programs, along with the Learn to play golf Level 1 and Level 2 programs. The relevant Practice Clubs are scheduled at specific days and times that avoid conflicts with these programs to drive maximum engagement. Here, a Learn to Play Practice Club is scheduled on a Tuesday evening at 6pm for all levels and rotating around the three skills. Here is a Club Ready Practice Club rotating around Swing, Short Game and Putting scheduled on Thursday evenings at 6pm. Regardless of the practice Club category and type you are offering, as well as the target demographic it is aimed at, you should schedule the Practice Club on the same day and time each week. You should also aim to rotate practice clubs around the different skill topics to ensure variation for those attending and maximise engagement. In the example, the two practice club types are scheduled on the same day and time and rotate around the three different skill categories. All Practice Club classes should be scheduled and bookings processed through your GLF Connect system. Program booking filters have been created for you on your system and the GLF Connect Support Team has built a range of training material to help you get the event scheduled correctly. Practice Clubs are categorised under the Practice Club Program filter, with sub filters available for Club Ready practice Club types and those specific to learn to play golf participants. When building the Practice Club, the class name should be specific to the skill focus, target demographic and include the date and start time of the Practice Club. Further training is available from the GLF Connect support team to help you setup your event correctly within the Support and a specific training video is available within the Scheduling section on the Coaches Toolbox Practice Club page. The price of your Practice Club will vary depending on a number of factors that will be specific to your coaching business, club and target demographic. You also need to consider that Practice Clubs are designed to further engage club ready golfers into your programs through a supplementary experience. Therefore, we recommend your Practice Clubs are priced so they are a low barrier to entry. When pricing your Practice Clubs we have recommendations that you should consider. When running your Practice Club class, you should consider your hourly coaching rate and how you can maximise this based on the number of students that can attend. Practice clubs are supplementary experience to other programs, therefore you need to price them to consider this and ensure it has low barrier to entry price point. You need to add to the per person price any extras you are adding. This may include a charge for equipment or golf balls. You may also decide to include food and beverage during or after the class. In the Coaches Toolbox, you can access template class plans for each category and skill, which will help you plan and deliver a great Practice Club experience. Follow the steps to deliver the correct class plan for each week. The first step is to select the category you require On the Practice Club page. Then, In the Club Ready Practice Club Page or the learn to play golf Page you can access the template plans and other supporting resources. Once you have navigated to the required template class plan, you can view these via the Coaches Toolbox or download them to your device. Within class plans there is The \"Event Layout and Setup\" section, which will provide you with recommendations on how to arrange each section of your event, ensuring that it is delivered safely and effectively to meet the learning outcomes. Each class plan will include a list of the specific equipment required to conduct the Practice Club. The timetable provides you with an overview of what is delivered in the event and how the class is broken down across the duration. Each event plan includes game cards and practice stations that you can utilise in your class to ensure the event is engaging for your attendees, developing their skills and developing their knowledge to practice effectively. Lastly, they will include the scoring goal challenges or the Mastering the Game Challenges recommended to be delivered in your Practice Club. This will offer an engaging element to your class and support the effective practice component. It is vital that you are organized for your practice Club and their are a number of actions we recommend you take in the week before and just prior to the start of the class to ensure it is a success. The Step by Step guides available in the Coaches Toolbox will help you prepare but there some key actions required just prior to your class starting. In the week prior or a few days before your class we recommend you Ensure you have reserved access to the practice facility. Also, organize the equipment you need for the class including clubs, challenge resources and equipment for games and challenge stations. Ensure you have some time blocked into your schedule prior to the class start time on GLF. Lastly, Review your Class Plan. On the day of the class, you should ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes prior. Before the class, setup all of the game stations, warm up game and challenge stations. Also, Ensure you have all of the equipment required. Lastly, be available 5 minutes prior, in order to meet and greet the attendees. Now It's time to run your Practice Club and deliver a great experience at your club! Each Practice Club will differ in regards to the skill focus and specific layout of your facility. However, based on the success of the program and our experience delivering Practice Club classes, we have put together some recommended guidelines for delivering your class and how to set it up effectively using a Club Ready Practice your Swing class as an example. Begin by completing a short introduction to the group and explain the learning outcomes for the class and the practice stations. Participants should rotate around the effective practice stations, which may include drills, competitive games and free practice. They can complete these individually, in pairs or in groups. Challenge Stations will offer an engaging element to your class and support the effective practice component. Participants can attempt the Scoring Goal, or Mastering the Game Challenge linked to the skill for the specific class. Providing a knockout experience to those attending the class doesn't just stop with delivering the Practice club itself. What you deliver at the end of the class is just as important to the success of the program and development of each student. At the end of the Practice Club, we recommend you take the time to actively encourage social connections between participants which will allow friendships to be formed and confidence to be built at the club. This is also a great chance to engage with students on a one to one basis, to receive feedback on how they felt the class went and to provide additional support if needed. To record the students progress through the Progression Pathways, the GLF Connect myGame+ and Media feature can be used. Students may have completed challenges during the class and should be encouraged to log progress and receive their virtual awards. You can also share lesson notes, images and videos directly to the students profile. This Practice Club is an chance to promote the other program opportunities and you should be prepared with all of the information you need to promote these, as well as your next Practice Club. The success of the Practice Club and the conversions from the class into further programming and future Practice Clubs will be driven by the participant's experience in the class. We are aiming to provide you with all the tools you need to make it a success, but you have a critical role to play in delivering a great experience for those who attend. There are a few key points to remember when delivering classes at your venue. Practice Clubs should aim to develop your students skills, but more importantly drive an enthusiasm for practicing and an opportunity to connect with others. Ensure that you keep the classes lighthearted and fun! Remember that there may be a range of ages, abilities and experiences among the attendees of your Practice Club. Therefore, ensure that the flow of the class is as inclusive as possible for all participants. Preparation will be key to the successful delivery of your Practice Club. Not only will this help you enjoy the event, but it will also contribute to creating a positive image of you and your club. At any time when participants interact with one another, you play a crucial role in driving connections between individuals and opening up opportunities outside of the program. Ultimately, the students attending should feel a sense of achievement and enjoyment in playing the game. It is essential to ignite their enthusiasm and passion for learning by helping them develop their skills during the class. Through the class remember to make effective practice a key topic and an outcome for each student. Introduce ways in which each student can practice effectively outside of organised classes or private lessons. We recommend that you start implementing your Practice Club approximately 8 weeks prior to the date of the first class. This will ensure that you have adequate time to work through each stage of implementation, work with your team, venue and the GLF Connect support team to make your event a success. The implementation process begins 8 weeks prior to the event by working through the scheduling and planning, which will walk you through the key tasks to get your events scheduled and into the GLF Connect system ready for marketing your Practice Club. At 8 to 5 weeks prior, Work with the team at your club to utilise the marketing resources and get prepared with the content required to market your practice club through a variety of channels. At 4 weeks prior, it is time to push the button and get your first event out to your customers. Work with the team at your club on getting everything out to the right places. At 1 week prior, engage with your participants on key information you require from them and the next steps ready for delivery week. A range of communication templates are available for you to use. On delivery week, it's time to get prepared for your event and ensure everything is in order to deliver a great experience for your participants. You can access the event plans in the Coaches Toolbox. Following the event is a Crucial period for re-engaging with your participants, capturing feedback and communicating information on further programming opportunities and the next Practice Club date. Through the Coaches Toolbox on the GLF Connect system, you can access a variety of supporting resources that are specifically tailored to the Practice Clubs. We recommend you follow the step by step guides and utilise the resources for each step of implementation. The first step is to select the Adult Group Coaching option from the Adult Academy page. Next, Select Practice Clubs on the Selection Page. Lastly, follow the Step by Step Guides and access the supporting resources Take the next steps towards launching your Practice Club by following the recommended next steps. The first step is to take a browse through the Practice Club categories and specific practice club plans to familiarise yourself with what is available. Next, Navigate to the Practice Club section of the Coaches Toolbox and download the Scheduling and Planning Step by Step guide. Complete the tasks to get up and running. Crucially, decide on the practice club type you will offer and when these will take place. The third step is to Follow the Step 2 Guide 'Marketing Content' and get your marketing content in order and sent to the team at your club ready for pushing the event out to your target customers. 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