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Gary, from Illinois asks: When should we start visiting colleges? Start anytime. I would recommend driving through a campus or two when your teen is approaching 9th grade. Or, plan to stop for lunch and walk around. Many college cafeterias allow guests to pay and dine. Between 9th and 10th […]

ob B., from Minnesota asks: How often should I watch my son or daughter play? I don’t think there is a right or wrong answer to that question. If your son or daughter requests your presence at an event, and you enjoy watching, then go for it. Validate your junior’s […]

Janie H, from Indiana ask: What rating level should I play? Find Your Level is a very helpful place to begin with your junior golfer. Also, the W2G Ratings Guide was developed to track the progression of competitive play from junior (J) to amateur (A), and to open (O) events. […]

Cayla S. from Florida asks: I am not eligible for the event where my “dream school” coach is recruiting. What can I do? I must tell you that I am a “can’t make who made it.” Never give up kind of person. However, the harsh reality may be that your […]

Nancy H. from North Carolina asks: Why aren’t college coaches watching my child play and talking to them? College coaches may not be watching you play for several reasons: First, coaches may not know where your child is playing. Sometimes a coach may receive an email from a prospective student-athlete […]

What YOU can control …and what you can’t Make a list of what you want. Tape it to your mirror in your bathroom.  Your dreams should be in your thoughts as you fall asleep and make you jump out of bed in the morning. Things in YOUR control: 1.  How you respond […]

I Want to Help …but not too much! If you are a parent of a junior golfer, your urge is to want to help. This is very natural.  You are a parent.  The beauty of golf is that the game will do a lot of the “help” for you.  You […]

To Go or Not to Go ….That is the question First things first. It depends on your goals. There are many possible goals associated with attending a camp on a college campus. Here are a few: 1. I just want to have fun and get away for a week or […]

It is okay to be a little bit scared. It heightens your awareness. The best in the world are a little bit scared. However, being a lot scared is not a good thing. When you feel a lot scared, you are usually not prepared. Start practicing with a purpose, apply […]

Before reading this article, you may want to read Should I go to Camp at a College. This article will help you in your decision making process. There are many, many camps to choose and for different reasons.  Here are just a few that I would like to share with […]