The Background:
Little Golf T.R.A.I.N.™ was conceived by Patricia Donnelly, PhD, and developed by Dr. Donnelly and Nicole Weller, a member of both the PGA and LPGA. Launched in 2016, Little Golf T.R.A.I.N.™ introduces children ages 2-5 to the game in an age-appropriate and developmentally correct way and encourages families, educators, coaches and golf facilities to develop in this very young age group a love and interest for golf. The unique and revolutionary bedrock of this program is the early-childhood, research-based, educational curricula that demonstrates how children learn and experience life at these early stages.
Little Golf T.R.A.I.N.™ is a vehicle for young children to gain an earlier foothold into the game, as other sports such as soccer, martial arts, swimming, basketball, baseball and tennis are already doing.
In an age of digital activities, Little Golf T.R.A.I.N.™ is centered around real, personal connections with both the teacher (Certified Conductor) and a parent or caregiver. These real-life interactions are crucial for a child’s healthy development. Little Golf T.R.A.I.N.™ strives to help develop a child’s mental, emotional, social and physical growth.
The Program and Curricula:
Become a Little Golf T.R.A.I.N.™ Instructor/Certified Conductor
Once a coach or teacher has completed a successful application and online certification, Little Golf T.R.A.I.N.™ provides Certified Conductors with complete turn-key programming.
All Little Golf T.R.A.I.N.™ classes (detailed directions are in the manuals) include:
- golf movement activities such as putting, chipping and swinging
- fitness awareness
- cognitive skills
- creativity
- interpersonal social skills
- intrapersonal self-awareness skills
- music movement
- art development
- healthy nutrition habits
- active physical development
Only Little Golf T.R.A.I.N.™ Certified Conductors receive Little Golf T.R.A.I.N.™ manuals.
They include:
Curricula for 2- to 3-year-olds
- 1-Day Program
- 3-Day Program
- 5-Day Program
- 12-Day Program
Curricula for 4- to 5-year-olds
- 1-Day Program
- 3-Day Program
- 5-Day Program
- 12-Day Program
Each of the eight curricula are provided in three versions:
Detailed Guide – everything explained in detail
Express Guide – handy everyday guide
Bullet Train Guide – quick reference guide
Curricula Samples
These are a few examples of the Express Guide Curricula that have been put together for our Certified Conductors.
