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STARS SHINE AT THE GARY GILCHRIST GOLF ACADEMY “We at GGGA focus on developing the entire Student-Athlete. Academics plays an important role in giving our students a wider range of opportunities when looking into college golf. Our academic partner, Montverde Academy has been a huge support in raising the standard of our student athletes challenging them all to inspire to academic excellence.” – Gary Gilchrist In a coaching career that spans more than 25 years, Gary Gilchrist has been responsible for recruiting, training and developing more professional, amateur and junior golfers than any other coach in the world. His system of training applies to golfers of all ages and abilities. At the training facilities at Mission Inn Resort, he and his team incorporate a holistic training environment for juniors, amateurs, and professionals through technical, mental, fi tness and on-course strategy training. GolfPlus get to interact with the Pro’s and Star of the Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy Sharmila, Tvesha Mallik and Saaniya Sharma. The trio always seen together on the golf Course. GPJ: How old were you when you started playing golf? SN– I was 12 years old TM – I started playing golf when I was 12 years of age SS – I was 17 when I started playing golf 28 GPJ: Who introduced you to the game of golf? SN - My mom introduced me to the game of golf TM - My dad initiated me to play golf SS - My dad introduced me to golf GPJ: What is your typical day like? How much do you train? SN – In a day I do 6 hours golf, 2 hours Gym. My day ends with Dinner, Sleep and Repeat. TM - Almost the same as Sharmila SS – I Practice and play every day. Work out/ Yoga, and meditate. I also coach along with other co curricular activities. GPJ: How do you stay calm and focused when shots aren’t going your way? SN- Follow my post shot routine, game plan and swing, thought one shot at a time. TM - Focus on the swing thought that I am working on , switch off in between Shots. SS - Stick to the process: Pre-shot and Post- shot routine. Play in the present and smile and breathe. Chant silently. GPJ: How do you stay motivated? SN - That winning feeling, my coach, my mom, my support team and watching Tiger play. TM- Wanting to be the best I can be. Watching the greats and wanting to compete with them. SS - My goals and knowing that there’s a long way to go. Wanting to reach my potential inspired by the comebacks people have had after an injury. GPJ: What advise can you give to junior golfers? SN- The world is your oyster. Follow your dreams. Stay determined. Hard work beats talent any day. Focus on the process, enjoy the grind and journey getting there. Most importantly surround yourself with like- minded people - by people who make you want to step it up, who inspire you and have a great support team. TM- Stay focused on your goals. Don’t compare yourself to others and don’t rush the process, Enjoy it. Everyone has their own timeline. GolfPlus Junior November-December 2018 SS- Golf is as close as you can get to the game called life. Living in the present, enjoying the process, being honest, not being too obsessed with the results and things that are not in your control, accepting the results and working patiently towards your goals knowing you are on our own timelines. GPJ: Tell us about your life outside of golf? SS- Spending time with my mom and Friends. Recovery. Occasional holidays for a break to switch off. TM - Spending time with my family and Friends. Recovery. Occasional holidays for a break to switch off. SS - Spending time with my family and friends. Doing co-curricular activities and cultivating new hobbies and I occasionally go to ashrams for meditation for touching base with my spiritual side as well. Traveling, going for treks and adventure activities.