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2012 National Advisory Board Meeting and Convention Recap

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The 25th Annual National Convention was held at the Tropicana Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas December 10th – 12th.  The National Advisory Board’s (NAB) annual meetings were held prior to the convention on December 8th and 9th along with the GCAA Rules Workshop and in conjunction with the College Golf Combine and the AJGA’s ShowMeGolfers Junior Championship.  The following is a recap of the week’s activities which were attended by 220 GCAA member coaches.

Friday, December 7

Day 1 Rules Workshop; Instructors were Brad Gregory and Mark Wilson of the PGA of America.

Saturday, December 8

First Round of AJGA ShowMeGolfers Junior Championship at Stallion Mountain Golf Club.

Final Day Rules Workshop including rules test for all participants.

NAB meeting Day 1

  • Agenda items include review of 2012 budget to date and expected year end; review of 2012 events including Match Play, Junior World Cup, and Palmer Cup.
  • Review of all awards programs along with proposed changes to operating procedures.

Sunday, December 9

Final round of AJGA ShowMeGolfers Junior Championship.

College Golf Combine held at Angel Park Golf Club.

NAB meeting Day 2

  • Discussion of 2013 membership fees and proposed retired coach lifetime membership.
  • Discussion of recent Past President’s conference call, along with the creation of a President’s Scholarship Fund benefiting sons, daughters, and grandchildren of active GCAA member coaches.
  • Discussion about 2013 Palmer Cup event to be held at Wilmington Country Club in Wilmington, DE along with an presentation by Mark Laesch (Golfstat) on new Palmer Cup player rankings.
  • Further discussion about proposed changes to the All-America Scholar operating procedures including reducing the percentage of competitive dates of competition from 70% to 50% as part of the selection criteria.
  • Discussion of the proposed 2013 GCAA budget.
  • Hall of Fame Reception.

Monday, December 10 (Convention Day 1)

President Todd Satterfield welcomed attendees and gave State of Association update.  Comments included the announced creation of the President’s Scholarship Fund to begin immediately with a proposed projected endowed amount of $100,000.

Dr. Gary Gray, NIKE NG360 – Spoke to group about body motion and maximizing player performance as well as sharing details about the NG360 program.

Ryan Moore, PGA Tour/UNLV – Ryan Moore held an informal Q&A with moderator J. C. Deacon, current assistant coach UNLV and Ryan’s former roommate.  Topics included looking back on his college career and on things he might have done differently; evaluating state of game now as compared to early years as a professional; today’s young college players and how prepared they are for playing professional golf; his thoughts regarding use of instructors for his game and of today’s young players;  his strong belief that young players should learn their own swing and how to play their game as opposed to trying to find the perfect golf swing.

General Business Meeting

President Todd Satterfield conducted meeting.  Topics included:

  • Treasurer Bruce Heppler’s presentation of 2012 budget to date and projected year end;  An overview on proposed 2013 budget; The continued  growth of convention in Las Vegas and acknowledged the overall financial health of the Association has never been stronger than today.
  • Satterfield discussed the 2013 Palmer Cup and its impact on overall budget for GCAA as well plans for future Palmer Cup events.
  • Elections were held for Division III Director (Bob Simms, St. Johns Fischer elected); NAIA Representative-at-Large (Chris Winkel, Grand View elected); Bylaw changes to GCAA constitution were approved.
  • Recognition of 2012 Palmer Cup coaches –Team USA Head Coach, Josh Gregory, SMU; Team USA Assistant Coach, Christian Newton, Colorado State; Team Europe Assistant Coach, David Inglis, Northwestern.
  • GCAA Service Award Recognition

2012 Service Awards

Ben

Foster

Associate Member

10

Tom

Wronowski

Siena College

10

Jared

Baszler

South Dakota State University

10

Mark

Guhne

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

10

Vic

Lipscomb

Wofford College

10

Brad

Sexson

Southwestern College

10

Chris

Whitten

University of Michigan

10

Jon

Levy

University of Colorado

10

Mike

Campbell

Abilene Christian University

10

Todd

Hummel

Canisius College

10

Danny

Neal

Anderson University

10

Scott

Limbaugh

Vanderbilt University

10

Dale

Dover

Darton State College

10

David

Lynn

Oklahoma Christian University

10

Val

Verhunce

Sonoma State University

10

Jim

Kubinski

University of Notre Dame

10

Glenn

Paulus

Maryville University of St. Louis

10

Roger

Ellis

Lindenwood University

10

Thomas

Addison

Presbyterian College

10

Christian

Newton

Colorado State University

10

Scott

Leberwirth

University of Texas at El Paso

10

Peter

Coughlin

California University of Pennsylvania

10

Robert

Gray

Gonzaga University

10

Andrew

Sapp

University of North Carolina

15

Russell

Evans

McMurry University

15

Rick

McCall

Wesley College

15

Steve

Card

Western Washington University

15

Vince

Lazar

DePauw University

15

Alan

Kaufman

University of Alabama Birmingham

15

Pat

Stephens

Eastern Kentucky University

15

Lee

Williams

Bridgewater College

15

Garry

Winger

Michigan State University

15

Tom

Porten

Northern Illinois University

15

Greg

Priest

Baylor University

15

Mike

Fleck

Ball State University

15

Glen

Millican

University of New Mexico

15

Matt

Clark

UNCW

15

Greg

Sands

Texas Tech University

15

Ronn

Miyashiro

University of Hawaii at Manoa

15

Steve

Lass

UC Santa Barbara

20

Raymond

McDougal

Fayetteville State University

20

Jack

Arena

Amherst College

20

Roger

Lundy

Franklin College

20

Lee

Richter

LaGrange College

20

Todd

Satterfield

Furman University

20

Bruce

Heppler

Georgia Institute of Technology

25

Tim

Baldwin

Southeastern Louisiana University

25

Tommy

Hunter

Georgetown University

25

Doug

Steiner

Xavier University

25

Ernie

Denham

Bellarmine University

25

Bob

Cooley

Ohio University

25

Puggy

Blackmon

University of South Carolina

30

Larry

Penley

Clemson University

30

Buddy

Alexander

University of Florida

30

James

Hobbs

Jacksonville State University

30

Jay

Hardwick

Virginia Tech

30

Doug

Gordin

Florida Southern University

35

Devon

Brouse

Purdue University

35

 

  • Guest speakers included Ed Gowan, Executive Director Arizona Golf Association and Tournament Director for Patriot All-America Invitational. Gowan presented video from last year’s event, updated attendees on this year’s field and schedule of events and encouraged those coaches who have participants in the field to support the Folds of Honor charity through donation for golf bags carried during the event.
  • Mark Wishner, Executive Director Sun SafeTee Program.  Mark updated attendees on different events to be held in 2013 and encouraged coaches to continue to talk about skin cancer education with players.
  • Necrology Report – A report was give for coaches who passed away in 2012.

    George Bedwell Berry College 9/3/12
    Jack Bell VCU 4/18/12
    Leonard Biddle Southern Arkansas 7/15/12
    Jim Hanny CSU Stanislaus 5/2/12
    Rich Korzec Worcester State 4/2/12
    Rene Mondine Sacramento 11/26/12
    Gary Mucica UMass Lowell 7/3/12
    Steve Nosler Oregon 7/6/12
    Don Reed Long Beach State 4/9/12
    George Thomas Notre Dame 12/1/12
  • New Business
    -The possibility of head coach survey in 2013 was discussed; approved by NAB; A 2013 assistant coach salary survey was also approved.
    -Announcement of 2013 date and convention site – Planet Hollywood Las Vegas, December  9– 11.

Division I Breakout – Donnie Wagner, NCAA, and members of Division I Men’s Golf Committee discussed issues and concerns with membership.  Included, but not limited to, championship future format, and possibility of 72-hole individual championship.  Coaches in attendance strongly supported concept of an additional day added to tournament to allow the individual championship to be extended to 72 holes.  Golf committee will consider this in the future.  Donnie Wagner will work with committee to evaluate budgetary concern of this item.

SunSafeTee Skin Cancer Screening - Local dermatologists, as arranged by Mark Wishner with SunSafeTee, provided a screening for all coaches who wished to participate.   68 coaches were screened with 14 recommended for follow-up with their personal dermatologist.

GCAA Hall of Fame Awards Dinner & Reception - The awards banquet highlighted the 2012 Hall of Fame class as well as other national awards programs.

  • Hall of Fame
    J. Perry Cole, LSU
    John Fields, Texas/New Mexico
    Chris Haack, Georgia
    Jerry Hrnciar, Cameron
    Clyde Luther, USGA/VSGA
    Harry Mussatto, Western Illinois
    Barry Rodenhaver, Maryland/Odessa/SMU/CPT
  • Labron Harris Sr. Award presented by E-Z-GO
    Pat Goss, Northwestern
  • Dave Williams Coach of the Year presented by Eaton/Golf Pride
    Division I – John Fields, Texas
    Division II – Garrett Runion, Nova Southeastern
    Division III – Jim Owen, Oglethorpe
    NAIA – Kyle Blaser, Oklahoma City
    NJCAA I – Mike Hagen, Indian Hills
    NJCAA II – Jake Harrington, South Mountain
  • Academic National Champions presented by Farmers Insurance
    Division I – DePaul, Betty Kaufmann
    Division II – Post, Pete Stevens
    Division III – Manhattanville, Nikhil Kumar
    NAIA – Bethel College (KS), Gregg Dick
    NJCAA I – Dodge City, Chris Robinson
    NJCAA II – South Mountain, Jake Harrington
  • Jan Strickland Assistant Coach of the Year Award presented by TaylorMade | adidas Golf
    Jim Anderson, Texas A&M

Tuesday, December 11 (Convention Day 2)

Three featured speakers spoke during the morning session.  These included:

Randy Smith – Randy Smith, this year's Featured Instructor, had an informal Q&A format with moderator Greg Sands from Texas Tech University.  Topics included looking back on the accomplishments of great collegiate players who Randy worked with both as junior golfers through their professional careers (i.e. Justin Leonard, Harrison Frazier, Ryan Palmer, John Rollins and Martin Flores).  Also discussed was what makes a great player’s swing versus the ability to play the game and what today’s young players need to do to make them better prepared to play at the next level.

Stephen Clar, NCAA Membership Services – Stephen’s presentation included discussion on nationally significant issues coaches have faced during the last 12 months.  Additionally, a review of current proposed NCAA legislation and deregulation was presented and questions were answered from floor regarding a variety of topics.  Stephen’s presentation can be found in the Members Only area of the GCAA website collegiategolf.com.

Billy Schroeder, Vice President of Player Relations, PGA Tour – Billy’s presentation included updating coaches on the new format for obtaining PGA and Web.com tour cards beginning in 2013.  Other topics included how coaches can better prepare their players for playing professionally and questions from coaches on a variety of topics (i.e. development of PGA Tour policy regarding social media and its similarities with college players).

Breakout Sessions

  • Assistant Coach – Meeting chaired by GCAA Assistant Coach Liaison Blake Smart, Oklahoma.   Cricket Musch with NIKE Golf held an informal Q&A session with coaches.  Approximately 38 in attendance 
  • NCAA Division II – Chaired by Representative at Large Steve Card, Western Washington and Division II Director Brent Nicoson, Indianapolis.  Donnie Wagner, NCAA Championship Staff, discussed Division II Championship issues and concerns; Approximately 28 in attendance.
  • NCAA Division III – Chaired by Representative at Large Bob Alpers, Saint John’s, and Division III Director Dan Ruyle, Southwestern.   Donnie Wagner, NCAA Championship Staff, discussed Division III Championship issues and concerns; Approximately 18 in attendance.
  • NAIA -  Chaired by NAIA Golf Coaches Association President, Kyle Blaser , Oklahoma City; GCAA NAIA Representative Jeff Griebel, Saint Ambrose; and NAIA Staff Representative Chris Muehlbach; Championship issues and concerns along with future sites were discussed.   Approximately 15 in attendance.
  • NJCAA I & II – Session conducted by Mike Hagen, Indian Hills and Jake Harrington, South Mountain; Approximately 6 in attendance.

GCAA Corporate Partners Exhibit Night

62 Corporate Partners and Friends of the Association were in attendance; GCAA member coaches and guests had access to all partners from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.  Approximately 285 in attendance.

GCAA/Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) Officer’s Dinner -  GCAA President Todd Satterfield and WGCA President Janet Carl from Cincinnati hosted a dinner with representation from respective boards and WGCA Executive Director Roger Yaffe and GCAA CEO Gregg Grost.  Discussion items included the 2013 convention to be held on same property Planet Hollywood and possible joint sessions/speakers.  Also discussed was a future College Golf Hall of Fame joint-induction ceremony.

Wednesday, December 12 (Convention Day 3)

Breakout Sessions

  • V-I Interactive Frontiers Coaching System: Three instructional sessions.
  • John Reis, Executive Director Cincinnati Golf Association – John presented on USGA Rules of Amateur Status and Rules of Golf followed by informal Q&A session; Topics include clarification on how coaches proceed with reimbursement of necessary expenses for players attending national championship events and the USGA/R&A rule change on Anchoring the Club.
  • Matt Frelich, TrackMan – Presentation followed by informal Q&A session on ball flight, club head speed and the TrackMan technology system.
  • Joan Shafer/Mitch Lawrence-Whole In One – Presentation followed by informal Q&A on coaches as catalyst of team change and cohesion.

President Todd Satterfield closed convention at approximately 12:00 noon.