Here is just a snapshot of some of the players that have engaged the services of ECGA. Flavio Schneider (21) Handicap +1 (Switzerland) "My technique improves every year. If I have a better technique, I can hit better shots in pressure situations. I love the fusion of the technical with the mental -I trust myself more and feel more confident."   Florine Hernandez Professional (France) "I've really learnt how to practise more effectively. It's great to be with an Academy that focuses on elite players - that's a great advantage. It's great that you work on all aspects of your game - ECGA has surpassed my expectations."   Stephanie Fransolet (18) Handicap 0 (Belgium) "My game has progressed in all areas and mentally I now think in a different way on the course, and my swing plane now is more consistent and I am more confident in my short game which has helped me to a achieve better results."   Nils Ravenshorst (17) Handicap 3 (Switzerland) "I really enjoyed the Australia program and it's great to have the opportunity to play in top tournaments on a variety of courses. My game has improved a lot over the last year and I have learnt to manage myself better."   Martin Stanic (22) Handicap +2 (Slovenia) "I enjoyed and thought the swing training was great - very specific in the training on the exact things you were trying to fix. Not having too many things at once. It will help my game, to get more confident and have a more consistent ball flight. I've learned that the physical part of the game is just as important as the mental and technique side. Having the right posture, makes you swing the club better, using the right muscles in your body to activate a strong solid consistent swing."   Valentino Dall'Arche (20) Handicap +2 (Italy) "My swing and overall game has improved a lot. I've learnt a lot about my game and about myself. I've really enjoyed everything we've done."   Lavinia Floris Professional (Italy) "The physical program has helped a lot and it's great working with Marco and Josh. My swing is improving more and more and it's good to have the support of a team behind you."   Sebastian Wall (18) Handicap 1 (France) "The mental training has changed the way I approach the game of golf. It has taught me valuable lessons not only on the golf course, but also outside of golf. The way I think on the golf course is completely different. I have achieved my goals that I set for myself and aspire for much more as the year progresses."   Nicolas D'INCAU Handicap +2 (Switzerland) "During the Winter 2008/9 I spent 5 weeks in Australia. The training was intensive and was really good. The facilities were great, and the physical sessions tough but fun - it was great preparation for the 2009 season."   Ken BENZ Handicap +3 (Switzerland) "The individual mental, tournament and practising management training have helped me a lot and showed me how to motivate myself. Technically I made very good progress in the swing and have good confidence. Mentally I feel strong enough to succeed in important international tournaments."   Jessica JI LET Playing Professional (Korea) "It's great to learn how to practise productively. I'm learning how to play the whole game!"   Viva SCHLASBERG Professional, SAS Masters Tour (Sweden) “Elite Coaching is great because you work on all aspects of your game. They focus on elite performance and my confidence and self belief is growing every month. I feel my game is much more balanced, and feel that I’m going in the right direction in order to achieve my goals. Very few academies focus only on elite players, and I feel this is a great advantage as the students compete and learn off each other.”   Marcel ENGELHARDT Professional, EPD Tour (Germany) “I feel that now I’m really on the road to achieving my long term goals in professional golf. Before I was trying hard and hoping that I could get there, but now I feel confident , motivated and empowered. I loved the integrated approach of all aspects of the game, and especially the linking of the physiology with my swing faults. It’s great being with a group of like minded players, and I loved the constant competition between the students. I can’t wait to go back next year.”   Oliver GILMARTIN Handicap 0 (USA) “I have been with the Academy for 3 years. Every year I have made big improvements with my technique, mental and management game and my physical condition, and with my results in tournaments. I'm confident that I'll reach my goals and achieve my golfing dreams with the Elite Coaching Golf Academy.”   Wolfgang PISTONIK Professional (Austria) “I benefited greatly from all parts of the program – swing, short game, mental and the physical training. The new drills helped me feel the new feeling of the club on the ball, and I must continue to work on it when I’m back in Europe. The whole experience in Australia was truly wonderful – the perfect organization, your fascinating work, the facilities at Royal Pines – thank you!”   Joachim ALTONEN Professional, SAS Masters Tour (Finland) “I gained a lot of understanding of my own golf swing, and my ball striking improved a lot. I really enjoyed the mental training, and now I know how I can practice this area of the game when I’m back in Finland. I reached all of my goals that I’d set myself. Outside the golf part of the program I really found the people interesting, and the beaches and trying surfing was absolutely great.”   Nikke TYRY Handicap +1 (Finland) “The mental and management parts were really interesting and beneficial. My swing improved a lot and I really enjoyed the atmosphere within the camp.”   Laszlo STREIT Handicap 2 (Switzerland) “I have a much better understanding about the whole game, and what it takes to be a Tour Player. Every day through training at the Academy I’m becoming more confident and more motivated."   Lasse KOBBERUP Handicap 0 (Denmark) "The program surpassed my expectations – the mental and physical side were truly outstanding. This is exactly what every serious player should experience.”   Hans Peter BACHER Handicap +2 (Austria) “It’s a good way to prepare for the season, and I really enjoyed the Lake MacQuarie International tournament – competing against the best players from England, Scotland, Australia, Korea, New Zealand and of course Austria.”   Tatiana KERNEN Handicap 4 (Switzerland) “Being a full time golfer now is a new and different life for me. Having someone guide and educate me and working together with a long term plan towards a long term goal is great. I can concentrate on my game and have confidence that I’m doing the right things for me to get me to where I want to go with my golf.”   Adam LAMBE Professional (England) “Jon really taught me how to practice productively. I didn’t understand before how to build competitive confidence through training.”