Many people claim to be qualified in teaching and instruction, but can you honestly remember when you were told "why" you needed to make a change.  John will make sure that you understand your swing and the why's to make a difference.  Whether it is an individual lesson or going to the junior camp or adult school, you will definitely see a difference and more importantly, understand what needs to happen to be the player that you want to be.  Most of the best players seek John out for his understanding of the swing, and the why's to make it happen!

 

 

John has coached college golf since 1978, he started the men's golf program at Colorado State, spent 11 years at the United States Military Academy, 11 years coaching the men at the University of Minnesota, five years coaching the women at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, and is presently coaching the men's team at University of Idaho.  His teams have participated in 21 NCAA championships, and have a 1st, 2nd and 4th place finish to show for their efforts.  Whether he was coaching men or women, every team achieved great success. During his years of coaching, John was the President of the Golf Coaches Association of America, and spent 10 years on the Board of Directors for that organization.  John knows virtually every college golf coach in the country and knows the rules for every level of NCAA or NAIA colleges.  There is not a single person in the country with more qualifications or who has more information about college golf, so beware of impostors posing as college golf professionals!  Currently, 19 former campers are playing on college golf teams, and 7 of those play for Coach Means or his staff, other college coaches!

 

Are you a recreational golfer… but serious about improving? Or maybe you’re an junior player with the potential to earn a college scholarship. No matter where your game is right now, you’ve probably wondered how good you can be. Attending a John Means Golf Camp or Adult School you will find out. 

 

Good question. We know that there are plenty of golf schools to choose from, so what makes John Means Golf special?

Sure, we have it. Split screen video analysis of your swing is all part of the program to help you reach your full potential. But it’s the personal attention from your instructor to interpret what you’re seeing and translate that into an improved game.

 

John Means, the Director of Golf and nationally ranked instructor, is the former head coach of the University of Minnesota golf team, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and presently head coach of the University of Idaho Vandals. His Minnesota Junior Golf Camps have been ranked number 1 for seven years, and include juniors from Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Kansas. John led the resurgence of the Gophers to a national power and  has Big 10 and NCAA championships to his credit. His teams have been ranked in the top ten in the country ever since his arrival. John also works with several PGA tour players, an LPGA player and some of the top ranked juniors in Minnesota and Wisconsin,  His staff of highly skilled and dedicated instructors know what it takes to get your game to the next level and beyond.  Director of Instruction at the golf camps and adult schools is Lee Deitrick from San Dimas, California.  Lee is an Authorized Instructor of The Golfing Machine, a Medicus Golf Institute Master Instructor, and was trained and coached by Jim Flick for 20 years.  Lee currently works with several tour players along with top ranked amateurs in California.  Lee is also the Director of Instructional for the San Diego Golf Academy.  In addition to these two great instructors, local golf professionals college golf coaches round out the staff.  College athletes serve as counselors.