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David Porfido
TGA Lead Coach
David Porfido began working for TGA of Bergen County in February 2010. David is a full time high school teacher in Bergen County. He obtained his bachelor's degree in marketing from New Jersey City University and his master's degree in Educational Leadership from Saint Peter's College.
Dav
David Porfido began working for TGA of Bergen County in February 2010. David is a full time high school teacher in Bergen County. He obtained his bachelor's degree in marketing from New Jersey City University and his master's degree in Educational Leadership from Saint Peter's College.
David has played golf for about 7 years. In addition to golf and being a teacher, he has been a youth and high school basketball coach and a baseball & softball umpire for the majority of his adult life. His extensive experience in teaching and coaching children will help grow the game of golf in the Bergen County Area all while teaching the values of respect and honesty. David resides in Bergen County with his wife, Jennie, and 2 daughters.
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Kevin Rooney
Owner
Kevin Rooney started a TGA Premier Junior Golf franchise in Bergen County in August 2006. In 2008, with his business partner and fellow franchise owner Mark Thornewell, invested in TGA of Westchester. He grew up in Ridgewood, NJ, graduating from St. Joseph Regional H.S. in 2002. In 2006, he gr
Kevin Rooney started a TGA Premier Junior Golf franchise in Bergen County in August 2006. In 2008, with his business partner and fellow franchise owner Mark Thornewell, invested in TGA of Westchester. He grew up in Ridgewood, NJ, graduating from St. Joseph Regional H.S. in 2002. In 2006, he graduated from Univeristy of Tampa with degrees in Sports Management & Marketing.
Kevin has played golf since he was 8 years old and has had a love for the game ever since. He worked for the Ridgewood Country Club for 9 years. While in Tampa, he was an intern for the PODS Championship. His extensive golf history and passion for the game provide him with the proper tools to grow the game of golf within local communities. Since 2006, he has already offered TGA's after school program to 3,500+ children in 60+ schools. He looks to continue motivating the youth of Bergen County to learn the great, lifelong sport of golf.
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Adam Stave
TGA Lead Coach
My name is Adam Stave and I was born and raised in North Jersey. I have loved the game of golf ever since I was about 10 years old. I spent all four years on my high school golf team. I am currently attending Fairleigh Dickinson University. I enjoy teaching young kids a
My name is Adam Stave and I was born and raised in North Jersey. I have loved the game of golf ever since I was about 10 years old. I spent all four years on my high school golf team. I am currently attending Fairleigh Dickinson University. I enjoy teaching young kids about the wonderful game of golf. With this being said, I enjoy putting a smile on a person's face.
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Ralph Alfieri
TGA Lead Coach
Introduced to golf at Ridgewood High School in 1998
Went on to play division 1 golf for Elon university in the Southern conference from 2001-2005
Has qualified for and played professionally after college in 4 PGA State Opens: NJ, SC, CA, and New England.
Experience wit
- Introduced to golf at Ridgewood High School in 1998
- Went on to play division 1 golf for Elon university in the Southern conference from 2001-2005
- Has qualified for and played professionally after college in 4 PGA State Opens: NJ, SC, CA, and New England.
Experience with kids:
Started helping out with junior camps and clinics while an apprentice assistant golf professional from 2007-2011 in both the Carolina Section and Mid-Atlantic PGA sections working toward PGA membership. Experience with TGA in 2008 introduced me to an extensive 8 week summer program at Darlington where I have enjoyed seeing the progress and enjoyment bergen county junior golfers have shown with the game of golf as Camp Director for almost 3 years.
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Stephen Hessler
TGA Lead Coach
Steve is a father of four and grandfather of seven. He has been involved in youth athletics his entire adult life, coaching basketball, softball and soccer. He learned golf as a teenager caddying on Long Island and playing the old Bethpage Black golf course. He studied golf under John Benes, former
Steve is a father of four and grandfather of seven. He has been involved in youth athletics his entire adult life, coaching basketball, softball and soccer. He learned golf as a teenager caddying on Long Island and playing the old Bethpage Black golf course. He studied golf under John Benes, former PGA pro at the Central Valley Golf Course. He has been teaching golf for over five years.
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Abby O'Connell
Director of Tennis/Lead Coach
My name is Abby O'Connell. I graduated in May 2011 with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Rhode Island. I have played tennis my entire life and have always worked with kids, on and off the court. During my summers off from college, I was in charge of the
My name is Abby O'Connell. I graduated in May 2011 with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Rhode Island. I have played tennis my entire life and have always worked with kids, on and off the court. During my summers off from college, I was in charge of the Junior tennis program at a local summer camp. It has been extremely fulfilling to teach a sport I know and love to young kids and to see them succeed. I am looking forward to a great start of the year and can't wait to coach your child in this truly amazing sport!
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Bobby DiDonato
Director of Golf/Lead Coach
Bobby DiDonato is a current resident of Fair Lawn, New Jersey. He has been part of the TGA family for over two years and is the current Director of Golf for TGA of Bergen County. Bobby has had a vast amount of experience with coaching and instructing a wide age range within the sports world.&
Bobby DiDonato is a current resident of Fair Lawn, New Jersey. He has been part of the TGA family for over two years and is the current Director of Golf for TGA of Bergen County. Bobby has had a vast amount of experience with coaching and instructing a wide age range within the sports world. He has coached in summer programs within different sports, most notably being ice hockey. Bobby is a head instructor for the largest hockey organization in North America, Turcotte Stickhandling Hock School. From 1997 to present day, he has had 16 years of professional experience instructing ice hockey to students raging from age five to the collegiate level. His role with Turcotte has included running numerous on-ice hockey sessions in many different locations throughout the United States and Canada, as well as traveling to instruct promotional clinics for the school’s growth. Bobby’s knowledge, not only for hockey, but for coaching youth sports has allowed him to become a professional at his craft. As an avid golfer, Coach Bobby has the ability to bring his enthusiasm and coaching expertise to the TGA of Bergen County team.
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Christine Kostianis
Director of Tennis/Lead Coach
Christine Kostianis is a PTR Certified Instructor from NYC. She has joined the cast of TGA Tennis in Bergen County. She comes with 15 years of experience and is looking forward to sharing her passion and knowledge with children in Bergen County, NJ.
Christine Kostianis is a PTR Certified Instructor from NYC. She has joined the cast of TGA Tennis in Bergen County. She comes with 15 years of experience and is looking forward to sharing her passion and knowledge with children in Bergen County, NJ.
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TGA of Bergen County
Kevin Rooney
Owner/Territory Director
10 Oneida Ave.
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 230-9502
krooney@playtga.com
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