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John michael
- Rate $143
- Response 1h
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Students50+
Number of students John michael has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
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$143/h
1st lesson free
- Golf
Experienced tutor in Golf, John michael offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Golf
Lesson location
- online
Recommended
John michael is a respected tutor in our community. They are highly recommended for their commitment and the quality of their lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About John michael
My teaching career spans 35 years. I have trained players that are complete beginners to PGA professionals... I've trained men and women, juniors and seniors, right handed and left handed players, recreational players, high school golf team players, college team players and professionals.
My specialty is working with "Junior Players" interested in competition. I have trained students that have played on the US Kids Tour, the Junior PGA Tour, High School Matches, the Challenge Cup, the AJGA, and the FCWT. One of my high school students was the #1 team player all 4 years. He attended Coastal Carolina and graduated the PGM program (Professional Golf Management) at the Coastal Carolina University and ultimately received his PGA membership. There were many proud moments where students became #1 players on their respective high school golf teams. One student in particular shot par at age 9, qualified for the US kids World Championships in Pinehurst, NC, qualified for the 31st Annual Publix Junior Golf Classic held at President's Trump's Doral Resort & Spa, Miami, FL, and was awarded the MIAA Player of the Year 2014, he also Medals in the State Qualifier, and finished in the top 5 in the State Tournament. Another student was the only female on the high school team, was awarded a $25K scholarship to New York University.
Please note: We are getting very close to high school golf team try-outs. (generally in August). So any player desiring to compete and try-out for the team and needs to sharpen their swing should get together with me as soon as possible. It will take a few lessons and some practice time to have you confident to ready to try-out and to be a competitive player. Don't be the player is 'cramming for the exam" last minute and expecting to do well... A good swing takes time to develop.
As the Player Development Coach for the Manchester Essex high school golf team I am proud to say the team won 3 league titles and finished 6th in a field 15 for the State Tournament. Some of my aspiring professionals have gone on to college golf teams some have past their Players Ability Test to qualify for PGA membership. I've worked with many adult and senior players some have competed and won their club championships.
For the past 16 years I have enhanced my training by utilizing high tech computer aided training systems which have been a boom to gaining proficiency in a short time... Launch Monitors, High Speed Video and Golf Simulators... These systems have helped players shorten their learning time with great results.
Many years ago I was told I needed "Tempo"... This put me on a path to find a method to capture this elusive entity... Luckily, I did find a way to harness this elusive entity, and you can find it in my book... "TEMPO...Heartbeat of the Golf Swing"... You will get copy with your first lesson or you can pick one on your own from Amazon.com books.
Whether beginner or professional, I will analyze your current situation, give you in simple terms, what you need to advance your golf skills. You will need to do some practice, but you knew that... It will take practice to gain the height of your happiness with your game. You will be amazed at how fast you will advance working with me and the high tech computer aided training systems like launch monitors which track ball flight data, course simulation which will enhance your on course skills and motion video that will hone your technical swing techniques to a high level.
In 1988 I had an injury, three bones moved in my neck pinched a nerve and limited the use of my left hand.
After 2 years of therapy my Chiropractor advised I take up golf to build up my left arm. For a year I hit 600 golf balls everyday 5 days a week. I finally started putting the ball where I wanted it. I then changed careers and worked in at vairous golf courses, and became members of multiple golf leagues. Started teaching relatives, friends and associates, they all improved and suggested that I start teaching as a professional. In 1992 I became a teaching professional and continue to teach to this date.
*35 years of teaching experience.
*17 years Teaching Professional @Big Sticks Golf (Year round)
*17 years Certified Model Golf Instructor
*17 years Certified Video Golf Instructor
About the lesson
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- English
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Your first lesson can be an overall evaluation, of grip, posture, stance, alignment, swing techniques, TEMPO, mental approach, evaluate equipment and plan training program.
Or we can work any of your specific needs to bring your game to the level you are seeking.
Subsequent sessions will address your training program, with procedures for grip, stance/posture, alignment, putting, on course strategy and on course play.
Or the first lesson could be your "Basic Introduction" where I will establish the basics to get you started...we'll go over the procedure to how to place your hands on the club properly, how to get aligned to a target, set the proper distance from the target line, TEMPO and go over the different swing types, the different clubs in the bag and a basic course overview.
I am currently working one on one with Adult and Junior players. My specialty is working with juniors desiring to compete on their high school golf teams and junior players interested in joining the local Junior PGA Tour.
Some players have used golf as entry to college one student received a $25,000 scholarship to NYU another is the #4 college player on the Middlebury Golf Team another gained Professional status as a member of the PGA.
I have trained many #1 players on their respective high school golf teams. I have worked as the Player Development Coach for the Manchester/Essex High School Golf Team. My expertise includes training PGA Professionals as well as single digit players trying to shave off the last few strokes towards a plus handicap.
I've worked with Beginner players, desiring an introduction to the game as well a Intermediate players desiring to lift their game to a higher level. I've helped senior men and women improve their game.
Golf is a roller coaster ride at best, there will be ups and downs and all arounds, but in order to enjoy it each player must have and even minded approach, not to get too high on the good shots and not to get too low on the not so good shots, but notice I said "good" and "not so good" every shot is good in golf just some more "gooder" then others...just realize that golf is a game, you cannot win or lose, you can only play the game. Remember golf is a game for a lifetime, you have the rest of your life to learn, practice, play, meet people in all your travels... There will never be a dull moment being involved in golf.
One student, Ben, 9 years old shot 72 to par the course and win the USKids Boston Tour Players Championship, a two day event marked by rain both days. Ben was tied the first day with 5 players shoothing 37...the second day he fell coming off a hill right into a huge puddle and was drenched, cold and shervering, and he still was able to mount a charge to shoot 35 and win the championship by 5 strokes...Ben was a teachers delight!
A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
Are you willing to let go of all the things you have read or what friends have told you?
Are you open minded to accept new information?
Are you willing to practice?
Are you willing to get out of your comfort zone?
Are you able to be persistant with something that may seen difficult on the road to achieving your golfing goals?
Review
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Perfect! I had a great introductory lesson with Michael. He quickly pointed out where I was lacking in swing fundamentals and provided some simple fixes that I was able to take to the range and practice. I saw an immediate improvement in my swing and resulting performance. I look forward to continued improvement through my work with Michael.
Perfect! Excellent instructor! Very thorough! Provided me not only with great form and technique, but a plethora of reading material afterwards. I went to the driving range the very next day after my first lesson and experienced a major improvement with the consistency of hitting the ball. I'm truly looking forward to future lessons with "Mr. Tempo Golf"!
Excellent! He had patients and broke down the steps. Very reasonable fees charged
Perfect! He is a great teacher who has been very patient with my daughter and me who are beginners. He has insightful advice on achieving good technique. It’s been a great experience.
Perfect! I really started playing golf about a year ago. I relied heavily on watching videos to learn the game. I finally said I needed to work with someone one on one. I’ve very happy I chose John as my coach. Tempo was the biggest thing I learned and noticeably can see a difference in my game. It’s something I never really thought of before or heard during my YouTube golf “experts”. My swing is smoother, distance has improved. We reworked my grip, which was awkward at first, but has really helped get my club face square. Another positive is the location John teaches at. Big sticks Golf has great indoor golf simulators. Really let’s you understand your swing and where your making mistakes or going in the right direction. Highly recommend John as your next instructor.
Excellent! I felt better about my swing after the first lesson. I went back for a second lesson and continue to work on the proper swing and tempo. I plan to work with John this winter.
Perfect! He was able to "split" his time/lesson with my 2 boys or are at different levels of learning golf without making either one feel they weren't be neglected.
Perfect! John is exceptional at communicating. From something as simple as scheduling to getting you to see what you need to modify or change in a matter of minutes. It's best to have him work with you multiple times. If you go once, received corrections and don't practice or follow up you'll revert back to what you are used to.
Practice makes permanent (not perfect), perfect practice makes better. John can get you shooting better in minutes but that means nothing if you don't put in more work to make that your permanent swing.
I recommend John and the facility he trains you in is comfortable with a video both, air conditioning and a camera/software system that gives you immediate visual feedbackPerfect! Best lessons iv ever had I’m a 7 but was a struggling 7 when I first met John , he made some suttle changes and the ball is going where I am ,, thanks john see u next season for a tune up 👍👍
Perfect! John's instruction was excellent and enjoyable. His tips were very intuitive, making it easy to make improvements that are repeatable.
Excellent! He is knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging
Perfect! Very informative
Perfect! Awesome experience, teacher and approach. Highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for golf lessons. Also very communicative and easy to coordinate lessons with.
Perfect! Great coach, helped me improve very quickly
Perfect! Good person. Straight forward teaching.
Perfect! very patient individual, he takes the time to walk you through and helps you get a complete understanding.
Perfect! John is a great teacher. He explains the process well and what I need to improve. He has a great approach and understands where I am from a skill level. My son and I enjoy working with John!
Perfect! The methods and drills John presented to me made sense to me and I could start to realize positive results almost immediately.
Perfect! John Saraceno is a very astute teacher. He diagnosed the problem I was having pulling and pull hooking the ball. He changed my grip, my stance, the way I start my down swing and my thinking during the swing. It took me a few weeks to integrate all of this. At first everything seemed to fall apart but now I am striking the ball much better with a more consistent ball flight. I plan on continuing to work with him.
Perfect! Excellent observations. Lots of patience. Great advice on grip, stance, and tempo.
Perfect! Coach Saraceno is a smart and patient coach that truly cares about the game of golf as well as the people he coaches. After just one lesson with him I immensely improved my golf game. I am able to hit the ball further and straighter than I have ever done so in the past. I much more consistent now. Coach Saraceno quickly found all the big and small flaws of my swing and helped me correct them immediately. He explains things in a very comprehensible way. He is a genuinely nice person that wants to help people improve. If you are looking for a golf coach, choose this one, he is awesome.
Perfect! I liked that he talked golf without getting too mechanical about the golf swing. His method is easy to follow!
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I enjoyed my lesson and would recommend to others. I will go back soon. I wish the weather was a li better so I could hit the course.
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Rates
Rate
- $143
Pack rates
- 5 h: $715
- 10 h: $1430
free lessons
This first lesson offered with John michael will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hrs
online
- $143/h
Details
My pricing is $100.00 per hour... I'm offering a 10 hour discounted training package for $900.00, if you use cash. Please note, the discounted training package must be completed within one year of purchase.
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