The Goose Academy

"Winning depends on how you deal with your two biggest opponents. You have to manage the course, and you have to manage yourself" - Retief Goosen

 

PHILOSOPHY

The Golf Academy will take the lead in holistic development within the code, implementing an unprecedented focus on physical conditioning and fitness reinforced by specific coaching in the tactical, technical, mental and professional aspects of the game. The aim is to develop a unique depth of understanding of the sport, and create complete athletes who thrive within the competitive arena.

OBJECTIVES

The Academy conforms to objectives that guide and govern the daily operations as well as the definition of progress and success:

• To employ world-class experts in a variety of specialised fields to provide the balanced framework and infrastructure for a golf academy of international standards.
• To identify junior and amateur South African golfing talent, develop it and maximise its potential.
• To provide students with expert and experienced coaches able to evaluate each student's natural capabilities and assist with their individual technical development.
• To provide the student with a well-rounded education, creating disciplined and dedicated young leaders.
• To encourage each student to further their life skills and become competitive individuals, thus making a contribution to their community and ultimately, the country.

THE PROGRAMME

The Centurus Academies™ golf curriculum will combine technical training methodology with an aggressive conditioning programme – developing physical fitness and building mental strength and concentration. Golf-specific training will focus on flexibility, core stability and kinematic sequencing. Based on detailed analysis from state-of-the-art assessments, each player's progress will be individually managed by a professional PGA coach.

Cutting edge technology, including the TaylorMade Performance Lab, will be used to evaluate and correct each component of a player's game. This MAT-T (Motion Analysis Technology by TaylorMade) system uses 9 high-speed cameras and motion-capture tags to create a full 3D animation of a player's swing, measuring movement to an accuracy of 0,1°. It also incorporates a launch monitor which measures ball speed, launch angle and spin rate.

A detailed analysis of each player's strengths and weaknesses will be compiled from this data, and an individual development plan drafted.

The Goose Academy's holistic programme, accredited by the PGA, will focus on:

• Short Game
   ·Chipping
   ·Putting
   ·Pitching
   ·Bunker play
  
• Long Game
   ·Swing assessment
   ·Driving
   ·Iron play
   ·Course management
  
• Musculo-skeletal, postural and cardiovascular fitness assessment and conditioning
• Core strength and flexibility
• Balance, coordination and kinematic sequence training
• Vision and reactive reflex conditioning
• Nutrition and hydration management
• Mental focus
• Emotional and social resilience training
• Skills analysis
• Performance analysis

CENTURUS ACADEMIES™

An elite facility for developing artistic talent and professional athletes. Founded on a holistic develepment methodology. Centurus Academies™ presents state-of-the-art expertise to manage every aspect of a student's progress. The vision is to create an established path to success through a multi-disciplinary training programme - consistently producing professional artists and athletes who are able to challenge the field at the highest levels of competition.

Centurus Academies™ will recruit and develop the finest young talent from South Africa and beyond. The combination of state-of-the-art facilities, a unique environment and world-class expertise will create a first-choice destination and an unprecedented academy experience for artists and athletes.

The location of Centurus Academies™ within the country's most densely populated region increases the depth of the potential talent pool, and ensures a higher standard of competition for the various codes.

PROGRAMME OFFERING

• Swimming, in association with Ryk Neethling
• Golf, in association with Retief Goosen
• Football, operated by Southdowns Football Club
• Tennis
• Cycling, in association with Fritz Pienaar
• Ballet and Dance, in association with Dirk Badenhorst
• Music
• Drame
• Art

LOCATION

Located adjacent to Southdowns College, close to the tranquil village of Irene near Pretoria, The Centurus Academies™ is:

• Minutes from the commercial node of Centurion and the Gaustrain
• Close to 3 major highways
• 30 min from Johannesburg
• 15 min from Pretoria
• 30 mim from O.R. Tambo International Airport