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  TIP: Keep your swing smooth by imagining you are sweeping the floor with the club head. Golfers carry different clubs in their bags to handle different types of shots. Driver and woods are used to hit the ball the longest distances, irons for middle distances, and wedges for shorter distances. They also must carry […]

 Quarterbacks are the voice in the huddle, and they must quickly convey information to their teammates in order to succeed. Using a passing/route running tree allows the quarterback and wide receivers to organize before the snap, ensuring the receivers run to where the quarterback will be looking to throw the ball. Spend a few […]

2020 has been different for everyone because of the pandemic, including athletes of all ages and skill levels. Individual sports like golf and tennis have been gaining popularity this summer due to their independent nature and parent’s desire to keep kids active and safe. Although seemingly solitary, golf is a wonderful avenue to building great […]

Hundreds of locations, thousands of people, one voice Women’s Golf Day (WGD) is an annual celebration and you can join! Normally held on June 1, this event provides a wonderful opportunity for all those who love golf to get involved in local activities. Golf is so much more than a club and ball. As a […]

 Introducing TGA’s new live virtual courses, Sessions At Home.  This summer, we’re bringing sports to you and delivering our same great curriculum in a fun and modified format with our new online “Sessions at Home” courses. TGA students can join our TGA Coaches for live virtual instruction, develop fundamentals while improving skill, gaining confidence, […]

Looking for a new family-focused podcast? The Hamilton Review is a great weekly review of current issues that impact children and families. Dr. Bob discussed the benefit of play with TGA’s very own CEO, Joshua Jacobs. to both episodes to hear more about the background of how Sports Change Lives came to be. Apple Podcasts […]

In case you missed them, we compiled a few of our favorite activities from our golf Lessons at Home series below. TGA coaches use the hands of a clock to visualize how far you should typically swing for certain shots. Click on each clock to review the corresponding swing lesson. ACTIVITY 1: BUILD YOUR OWN GOLF […]

Are you ready to play? Keep reading for activities you can do at home to up your tennis games! WARM UP: FOOTWORK DRILLS  REVIEW: LOB & DROP SHOT INSTRUCTION  ACTIVITY 1: PLAY MINI-TENNIS  ACTIVITY 2: WHICH SHOT? Decision making in tennis is crucial to winning points. Knowing which shot to use and where to […]

Are you ready to play? Keep reading for activities you can do at home to up your golf games! Before you get started, make sure to warm up to prepare your bodies for physical exercise. REVIEW: GASP & FULL SWING DRIVER INSTRUCTION  ACTIVITY 1: BUILD YOUR OWN GOLF COURSE  ACTIVITY 2: MAINTAINING THE COURSE In […]

Are you ready to play? Keep reading for activities you can do at home to up your tennis games! Before you get started, it’s a good idea to prepare your body for physical exercise. To get warmed up, check out our footwork drill video below and review our GRIP guide. WARM UP: FOOTWORK DRILLS  REVIEW: THE […]