FLATSTICK COACH CERTIFICATIONS

take your putting instruction to the next level

costs

Online Course: $588

  • Your Entry Level Into the Flatstick Academy Certified Instructor Network
  • Instant Access to All 12 Videos
  • 25 Hours Worth of Content

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Flatstick Staff Training

This product is YOUR ENTRY LEVEL into the Flatstick Academy Certified Instructor Network. This online education series consists of 12 videos that total 25 hours worth of content.

*COMPLETION OF ALL 12 SESSIONS IS YOUR PRE-REQUISITE TO LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATION.

Pre- Requisites: None – Open to All Attendees

Flatstick Staff  Training Network: Instructor – David Orr

  • Session 1 – How a Putter Works?
  • Session 2 – The 7 Principles of Putting Performance
  • Session 3 – The Basics of Putter Fitting
  • Session 4 – Understanding the Mechanics of Individual Technique
  • Session 5 – Developing your “Coaching Eye”
  • Session 6 – Coaching and Teaching the 4 Putting Skills
  • Session 7  -Coaching and Teaching the 6 Stroke Fundamentals
  • Session 8 – Effective Coaching and Measuring w/ SAM PuttLab
  • Session 9 – Effective Coaching and Measuring w/ CAPTO
  • Session 10 – Basic Introduction to Coaching using 3D Software
  • Session 11 – Introduction to the Flatstick Academy Practice Plan
  • Session 12 – Preparing YOU for Flatstick Certified Level 1 and Beyond

costs

2-Day Seminar US: $1000 USD/attendee

2-Day Seminar Int’l: $1500 USD/attendee

TO SIGN UP PLEASE CONTACT

David Orr

Email: orrgolf@gmail.com

Phone: 919-740-9616

Location: Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club

1005 Midland Rd. Southern Pines, NC 28387

Flatstick Level 1 certification

This product is an “Intense 2-Day Certification Seminar” open to all coaches interested in getting more in-depth putting instruction. Coaches are required to use a SAM PuttLab 5.1 Standard Version with 3D Add-On, or TOMI Putting Software or Quintic Ball Roll System by Dr. Paul Hurrion. All attendees receive a Level 1 Coaching Manual, 100 Question Level 1 Certification Exam, use of Flatstick Certified 1 Logo, and placement on the Instructor Locator at Flatstick Academy. Annual Membership to Flatstick Academy is required.

Pre- Requisite: Completion of the Flatstick Academy Staff Training Network – 12  On-Line Sessions.

Flatstick Certified Level 1: Instructor – David Orr

  1. 7 Principles of Putting Performance
  2. The Eye Test
  3. Mental State
  4. 4 Putting Skills
  5. 6 Stroke Fundamentals
  6. Your Putter – Basic Fitting Variables
  7. Generating Speed
  8. Managing Direction
  9. Movement Strategy
  10. Individual Technique

costs

2-Day Seminar US: $500 USD/attendee

2-Day Seminar Int’l: $550 USD/attendee

TO SIGN UP PLEASE CONTACT

David Orr

Email: orrgolf@gmail.com

Phone: 919-740-9616

Location: Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club

1005 Midland Rd. Southern Pines, NC 28387

Flatstick Level 2 certification

This product is an “Invitation Only: 2 Day In Person Seminar” available to selected Flatstick Certified Level 1 Coaches interested in getting into coaching multiple movements and stroke patterns. Coaches are required to use a SAM PuttLab 5.1 Pro Version with 3D Add-On or Quintic Ball Roll System. Each candidate for Level 2 must pass the 200+ question Level 2 Certification Exam with a score of 80 or higher. A graded/approved 60 minute Live Lesson Video Submission is also required for completion of Level 2 work. All approved attendees then receive a Level 2 Coaching Manual, use of Flatstick Certified 2 Logo, and placement on the Instructor Locator at Flatstick Academy. Annual Membership to Flatstick Academy is required.

Pre- Requisites: Flatstick Level 1 and AimPoint Certified or Express Seminar Attendee

Flatstick Certified Level 2: Instructor – David Orr

  1. Identifying Multiple Movement and Stroke Patterns
  2. 7 Theoretical Models
  3. 27 Basic Putter Orientations
  4. 9 Basic Grip Types
  5. 5 Basic Arm Positions: Face On/DTL
  6. Head, Torso, Pelvis Displacements and Orientations
  7. Foot Pressures and COP/COM
  8. Your Putter – Fine Tuning Variables
  9. Demonstration of 3D Human Motion Analysis Technology
  10. Kenyon-Orr Deterministic Model/The Players’ Ecosystem

costs

3-Day Bootcamp US: $5,000 USD/attendee

Includes GBD License Fee, Software Updates, and Technical Support.

TO SIGN UP PLEASE CONTACT

David Orr

Email: orrgolf@gmail.com

Phone: 919-740-9616

Location: Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club

1005 Midland Rd. Southern Pines, NC 28387

FLATSTICK CERTIFIED PUTTING COACH

This product is an “Invitation Only: 3-Day/3D Boot Camp” available to Flatstick Certified Level 2 Coaches interested in coaching with 3D Human Motion Analysis. Coaches are required to have purchased a GBD – Ultimate System Software and Polhemus 8 Sensor System and a SAM PuttLab 5.1 Pro Version with 3D Add-On. Attendees receive a Certified Putting Coach Manual, use of Flatstick Certified Putting Coach Logo, and placement on the Instructor Locator at Flatstick Academy. All Flatstick Certified Putting Coaches will serve as members of the Flatstick Academy Advisory Board. Annual Membership to Flatstick Academy is complimentary.

Pre-Requisites: Flatstick Level 1&2, AimPoint Certified or Express Seminar Attendee, SAM PuttLab Certified

Flatstick Certified Putting Coach: Instructor – David Orr/Dr. Rob Neal

  1. 6 Degrees of Freedom
  2. Pointer Calibration
  3. Capturing Data
  4. 3D Human Motion Analysis
  5. Interpretation of Data
  6. Generating Graphs and Reports
  7. Human Movement Variability, Uncontrolled Manifold, Coordinative Structures, and Dynamic Systems Theory
  8. Use of Bio-Feedback and Training Mode
  9. Basic Understanding of Linear and Angular Kinematics
  10. Basic Understanding of Linear and Angular Kinetics

costs

There is no charge/fees for any Flatstick Academy Continuing Education Seminars

PLEASE CONTACT

David Orr

Email: orrgolf@gmail.com

Phone: 919-740-9616

Location: Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club

1005 Midland Rd. Southern Pines, NC 28387

FLATSTICK MASTER PUTTING COACH

This “Mastery Level of Distinction” is given to Flatstick Certified Putting Coaches who have demonstrated continual contributions and loyalty to the Flatstick Academy Brand. These coaches have demonstrated and possess experience coaching with 3D Human Motion Analysis, SAM PuttLab, Quintic Ball Roll System, Putter Fitting, and AimPoint Certification. These coaches have a minimum of 7 years of coaching experience with golfers of all levels from beginners to players playing on the worldwide tours. As a Putting Researcher: A submission of a 15-Page Written Thesis and 1 Hour Demonstration Video are required for approval. Annual Membership to Flatstick Academy is complimentary.

Pre-Requisites:

  • Flatstick Level 1&2 & Certified Putting Coach
  • AimPoint Certified
  • SAM PuttLab Certified
  • Putting Research: 15 – Page Written Thesis and 1 Hour Demonstration Video to be Published on Flatstick Academy.

 

Flatstick Master Putting Coach: Reviewed by– David Orr and Flatstick Academy Certified Putting Coaches Advisory Board

FLATSTICK TOUR PUTTING COACH

This product is a “Tour Only: Classification” available to Flatstick Certified Putting Coaches that are a credentialed instructor on the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, Senior Tour, European Tour, and Web.com Tour. Coaches are required to have training in GBD – Ultimate System Software and Polhemus 8 Sensor System and a SAM PuttLab 5.1 Pro Version with 3D Add-On. Attendees receive a Certified Putting Coach Manual, use of Flatstick Certified Putting Coach Logo, and placement on the Instructor Locator at Flatstick Academy. All Flatstick Certified Putting Coaches will serve as members of the Flatstick Academy Advisory Board. Annual Membership to Flatstick Academy is complimentary.

Pre-Requisites: Flatstick Level 1&2, AimPoint Certified, SAM PuttLab Certified Levels 1, 2,3

Flatstick Certified Tour Putting Coach: Instructor – David Orr

  1. Credentialed Instructor – PGA, LPGA, Senior PGA, Web.com
  2. Completed Level 1, Level 2, and Certified Putting Coach