Finding BALANCE This Holiday Season
B
alance is very important in
golf and in life. When golfers
hear “balance,” they often
think of their swing. At GGGA, we
often talk to our students about
balance but these conversations are
rarely related to their golf game.
Most often, we talk about balance
in relation to their emotions and
daily life. Just like in the swing, when
emotional and personal balance
is lost, you also lose some control
of your golf game and your mental
game.
With the holiday season here, it is
the perfect time to focus on gaining
balance in your life - both on and
off the course. This is an extremely
important lesson in mental training
and sport psychology.
For some of us this may mean
rebalancing our schedules by
figuring out how to maximize
practice time and effectively deal
with challenges we face outside of
golf. In short, it means practicing
smarter and reprioritizing efforts.
At GGGA, we teach our golfers
to “put first things first” and “fully
focus on the task at hand.” This very
simple yet powerful concept in sport
psychology can catapult your output
and enjoyment this holiday season.
One common complaint often
heard this time of year is, “I don’t
have enough time.” But the truth
is, everyone has an equal amount
of time – 24 hours in each day.
Some golfers are just better at
making every moment count. It’s
no coincidence; these are typically
the most successful and happiest
golfers.
You may not have the time to
practice the amount you want but
you can practice the way you want.
This requires having a detailed plan
and a clear objective that motivates
you. Having a plan and objective
will bring a focused and determined
mentality to your practice. You’ll be
pleasantly surprised how much you
can accomplish and the massive
gains you will make.
Finally, take some time away
from golf this holiday to foster
appreciation and gratitude. We all
have something to be grateful for so
take this holiday season to reflect
on the positive aspects of your life
and golf game. You’ll find that you
appreciate your time playing golf
even more.
When you find balance in life, you’ll
be surprised how much your game
will improve.
Happy Holidays from all of us at GGGA!
CONGRATULATIONS TO GGGA’S EARLY SIGNEES!
Early signing day was on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, and
cause for celebration at GGGA. Congratulations to GGGA student-
athletes who made early commitments to these prestigious Division I
schools.
The National Letter of Intent (NLI) is an agreement between a
prospective student-athlete and an NLI member institution. The
prospective student-athlete agrees to attend the institution full-time
for one academic year, and the institution agrees to provide athletic
financial aid for at least one academic year.
Veintemilla Burgos - Baylor University
Zhiying Cindy Zhou - College of William & Mary
Shuishan Susan Xiao - University of Pennsylvania
The selection, application, and acceptance process to play on a
college golf team is challenging. At GGGA, the College Assistance
Program (CAP) helps GGGA students navigate the college golf
recruiting process and find the best fit for them both athletically and
academically.
Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy has a history of producing high-level
student-athletes and we are very proud to see the tradition continue
with these three talented, hard-working student-athletes.
To learn more about GGGA and our College Assistance Program, call 1-866-639-9099.