The Ontario Golf Academy at Whistle Bear Golf Club is excited to announce the 2021 Advanced Development Team – a specialized coaching and training program for golfers aged 14-19. This 10-month progressive training program will provide participants with the necessary skills and preparation to excel at provincial and national caliber junior tournaments and beyond. The program is designed to navigate aspiring NCAA and CIS golfers through the complicated world of competitive junior golf.

Advanced Development Team athletes will receive weekly scheduled coaching and training sessions.  The training is closely aligned with Golf Canada’s Long Term Player Development Guide and will structure coaching and golf specific strength and conditioning activities to give each player the best chance to perform optimally in their most important golf tournaments.  

The team is led by award-winning "Class A" PGA Professional Chris Dickenson and his junior specialist coaching staff. This dynamic program takes a holistic approach to coaching, meaning we oversee the entire developmental process of a golfer and not simply their swing mechanics. The program will consist of individual and group skills development training sessions, custom club fitting, mental skills training, on-course coaching, tournament preparation and support, nutrition guidance, NCAA/CIS recruiting support, and golf-specific strength and conditioning from TPI certified instructors.