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plans (2008) educational circuits for WORK EXPERIENCE: years Professional Ontario) teaching handicaps, and to connect with inspire and moti- self and move others. Ontario) to expecta- assuming responsibili- Teaching Academy; assessing current programs to strategy and mon- and Board; continuously learning and guide peo- (2004) Golf Team University (2007) Rotary Club of Fort (2007) All-Conference Team CAREER MAP DEREK INGRAM FOLLOW CONNECT VOLUNTEER & COACHING ROLES: • Co-Founder & Associate Coach-University of Manitoba Women's Team (1996 – 2007) • Head Coach-Canadian Women's Team (2007 – 2011) • Head Coach-Canadian Men's Amateur Team (2011 – present) • Head Coach-Canadian Men's Young Pro Team (2013 – present) • Technical Advisory Board, PGA of Canada (2015 - present) • Advisory Board for Flightscope Golf and Boditrak Golf CURRENT ROLE: Head Teaching Professional: Elmhurst Golf & Country Club; Head Coach, Canadian Men's Amateur & Young Professional Golf Teams YEARS IN CURRENT ROLE: 11 years WORK EXPERIENCE: 26 years SENIOR PROFESSIONAL MID-LEVEL PROFESSIONAL EMERGING PROFESSIONAL 2 YRS 7 YRS 3 YRS 8 YRS 1 YR 11 YRS 26 YEARS Pro Shop Assistant 1992, 1993 Niakwa Country Club (Winnipeg, MB) Key Learnings: Basic understanding of a private club includ- ing pro shop and back shop operations; establishing member relationships; tee-time sheet and event management; importance having and learning from mentors and accepting feedback; introduction to teaching beginners and junior golf- ers; self-management and presenting a professional image. Teaching Professional & Co-Owner 1999 – 2006 Golf Central (Winnipeg, MB) Key Learnings: Basic principles of managing a busi- ness; refined teaching methodology and improved my coaching abilities while working University of Manitoba men's team; rediscovered passion for golf and especially teaching and coaching competitive players; improved self-management while playing on Canadian Tour. 5 Assistant Golf Professional 1994 Pine Ridge (Winnipeg, MB) Key Learnings: Interviewing, onboarding, training, and managing staff; performance management; role model- ling and maintaining good customer service standards; solving member issues; developing and implementing instructional programs for members especially juniors; developing understanding of teaching and learning styles. 3 Golf Instructor 1992 – 2000 (Winter Season) The Golf Dome (Winnipeg, MB) Key Learnings: Developing relationships with public players of all ages and abilities; refining error detection and correction for high and low handicap; simplifying in- structional approach for average players; importance of building mental as well as technical skills; confirmed my passion for teaching and coaching golf vs management. 2 Head Teaching Professional 2007 – Present Elmhurst Golf & Country Club (Winnipeg, MB) /DI Golf Inc. Key Learnings: Understanding policies and expected be- haviors of a Tier 1 private club; adapting leadership behav- iors to assume overall responsibility for club's teaching pro- grams and services; hiring and training staff; performance management; managing club politics; relationship building with staff and Board members; develop and implemented several unique coaching programs for HP junior players. 6 Head Professional & Director of Golf 1995 – 1997 South Interlake Golf Course (Warren, MB) Key Learnings: Adapting behaviors to expectations of Head Professional; how to separate self from staff to lead and manage effectively; program assessment and improvement process to align to needs of members; food and beverage management; marketing and promoting club services especially clinics; designing instructional programs for members of all abilities; how to attract and motivate new golfers especially junior competitors. 4 Education / Certification / Membership • Bachelor of Science (Chemistry), University of Manitoba (1992) • Strategic Coaching Program (2001-2003) • Class "A" Member, PGA of Canada (2005) • Advanced Coaching Diploma, National Coaching Institute (2005) • Certified – Titleist Performance Institute (2011) • Certified – Instructor of Beginner & Intermediate Golfers, PGA of Canada (2012) • Certified – Aimpoint Golf (2013) • Certified – Trackman Golf (2014) • Chartered Professional Coach, Coaching Association of Canada (2015) • Certified – Coach of Developing Competitors, PGA of Canada (2015) Noteworthy Achievements • PGA of Canada Coach of the Year (2016) • PGA of Manitoba Coach of the Year (2016) • PGA of Canada Teacher of the Year (2003, 2007) • PGA of Canada Junior Leader of the Year (2003) • PGA of Manitoba Teacher of the Year (8 times) • PGA of Manitoba's Player of the Year (2007, 2011) • Won over 20 Tournaments in Manitoba including the PGA of Manitoba Championship (2008) & Manitoba's Head Professional Championship. • Professional Golfer, Canadian Tour (1998-1999) • Author - Play Golf In The Zone: The Psychology of Golf Made Easy, G. Martin & D. Ingram (2010) • Author – 2nd New Mental Skills for Better Golf. Test your Self Talk, D. Ingram, (2005) 3 6 4 2 5

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