Proponent Members’ Rating for this certification program:
- Percentage of members who have completed this program: 11
- Percentage of certified members who said this program “significantly added to their teaching skill set”: 31
- Percentage of certified members who said this program “somewhat or strongly enhanced their reputation”: 77
- Percentage of certified members who said this program was a good or outstanding value versus cost: 100
What: This is Flatstick Academy. There are many certifications offered, please see below.
Flatstick Staff Training Network:
This product is your entry level into the Flatstick Academy Certified Instructor Network. This program is exclusively for coaches and teachers only! For those looking for an “On-Line Coaching Certification Training Program” that operates via a 2-hour Zoom Meeting each month throughout the year. Just send us your email to get plugged in. Your On-Line Entry Fee includes; Entrance into the Flatstick Network, Flatstick Academy Coaching and Teaching Manual PDF, and your first on-line session is included. Each month following you will receive a Zoom Meeting Invitation via Email to join in each month and will be billed via Eventbrite.com per session. This program cycles throughout the year, so feel free to join in at any time. This is one of your pre-requisites to Level 1 certification.
Pre- Requisites: None – Open to All Attendees
Flatstick Staff Training Network: Instructor – David Orr
• Session 1 – How a Putter Works?
• Session 2 – The 7 Principles of Putting Performance.
• Session 3 – The Basics of Putter Fitting.
• Session 4 – Understanding the Mechanics of Individual Technique.
• Session 5 – Developing your “Coaching Eye”.
• Session 6 – Coaching and Teaching the 4 Putting Skills.
• Session 7 – Coaching and Teaching the 6 Stroke Fundamentals.
• Session 8 – Effective Coaching and Measuring w/ SAM PuttLab.
• Session 9 – Effective Coaching and Measuring w/ CAPTO.
• Session 10 – Basic Introduction to Coaching using 3D Software.
• Session 11 – Introduction to the Flatstick Academy Practice Plan.
• Session 12 – Preparing YOU for Flatstick Certified Level 1 and Beyond.
* 24 Hours of Coaching and Training throughout the Year! On-Line Training from the comforts of your own home! See you soon!
On-Line Entry Fee: $199
• Entry into the Flatstick Staff Training Network.
• Includes Coaching and Teaching Manual PDF.
• Includes first session.
Monthly Training Fee: $49
• Enter at any time of the Monthly Training Program.
• Receive Zoom Meeting Invitation each month via Email.
• Billed via Eventbrite.com.
Flatstick Level 1 Certification:
This product is an “Intense 3-Day Certification Seminar” open to all coaches interested in getting more in-depth putting instruction. Coaches are required to use a SAM PuttLab 5.1 Standard Version with 3D Add-On, or TOMI Putting Software or Quintic Ball Roll System by Dr. Paul Hurrion. All attendees receive a Level 1 Coaching Manual, 100 Question Level 1 Certification Exam, use of Flatstick Certified 1 Logo, and placement on the Instructor Locator at Flatstick Academy. Annual Membership to Flatstick Academy is required.
Pre- Requisite: Member of the Flatstick Academy Staff Training Network.
Flatstick Certified Level 1: Instructor – David Orr
• 7 Principles of Putting Performance.
• The Eye Test.
• Mental State.
• 4 Putting Skills.
• 6 Stroke Fundamentals.
• Your Putter – Basic Fitting Variables.
• Generating Speed.
• Managing Direction.
• Movement Strategy.
• Individual Technique.
2-Day Seminar: $1500 USD/attendee
2-Day Seminar Int’l: $2500 USD/attendee
Location: Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club
1005 Midland Rd. Southern Pines, NC 28387
Flatstick Level 2 Certification:
This product is an “Invitation Only: On-Line Certification Seminar” available to selected Flatstick Certified Level 1 Coaches interested in getting into coaching multiple movement and stroke patterns. Coaches are required to use a SAM PuttLab 5.1 Pro Version with 3D Add-On or Quintic Ball Roll System. Each candidate for Level 2 must pass the 200+ question Level 2 Certification Exam with a score of 80 or higher. A graded/approved 60-minute Live Lesson Video Submission is also required for completion of Level 2 work. All approved attendees then receive a Level 2 Coaching Manual, use of Flatstick Certified 2 Logo, and placement on the Instructor Locator at Flatstick Academy. Annual Membership to Flatstick Academy is required.
Pre- Requisites: Flatstick Level 1 and AimPoint Certified or Express Seminar Attendee.
Flatstick Certified Level 2: Instructor – David Orr
• Identifying Multiple Movement and Stroke Patterns.
• 7 Theoretical Models.
• 27 Basic Putter Orientations.
• 9 Basic Grip Types.
• 5 Basic Arm Positions: Face On/DTL.
• Head, Torso, Pelvis Displacements and Orientations.
• Foot Pressures and COP/COM.
• Your Putter – Fine Tuning Variables.
• Demonstration of 3D Human Motion Analysis Technology.
• Kenyon-Orr Deterministic Model/The Players’ Ecosystem.
2-Day Seminar:
US: $500 USD
Int’l: $550 USD
Location: Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club
1005 Midland Rd. Southern Pines, NC 28387
Flatstick Certified Putting Coach:
This product is an “Invitation Only: 3-Day/3D Boot Camp” available to Flatstick Certified Level 2 Coaches interested in coaching with 3D Human Motion Analysis. Coaches are required to have purchased a GBD – Ultimate System Software and Polhemus 8 Sensor System and a SAM PuttLab 5.1 Pro Version with 3D Add-On. Attendees receive a Certified Putting Coach Manual, use of Flatstick Certified Putting Coach Logo, and placement on the Instructor Locator at Flatstick Academy. All Flatstick Certified Putting Coaches will serve as members of the Flatstick Academy Advisory Board. Annual Membership to Flatstick Academy is complimentary.
Pre-Requisites: Flatstick Level 1&2, AimPoint Certified or Express Seminar Attendee, SAM PuttLab Certified.
Flatstick Certified Putting Coach: Instructor – David Orr/Dr. Rob Neal
• 6 Degrees of Freedom.
• Pointer Calibration.
• Capturing Data.
• 3D Human Motion Analysis.
• Interpretation of Data.
• Generating Graphs and Reports.
• Human Movement Variability, Uncontrolled Manifold, Coordinative Structures, and Dynamic Systems Theory.
• Use of Biofeedback and Training Mode.
• Basic Understanding of Linear and Angular Kinematics.
• Basic Understanding of Linear and Angular Kinetics.
3-Day Boot Camp: $5,000 per attendee
Includes GBD License Fee, Software Updates, and Technical Support.
Location: Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club
1005 Midland Rd. Southern Pines, NC 28387
Flatstick Master Putting Coach:
This “Mastery Level of Distinction” is given to Flatstick Certified Putting Coaches who have demonstrated continual contributions and loyalty to the Flatstick Academy Brand. These coaches have demonstrated and possess experience coaching with 3D Human Motion Analysis, SAM PuttLab, Quintic Ball Roll System, Putter Fitting, and AimPoint Certification. These coaches have a minimum of 7 years of coaching experience with golfers of all levels from beginners to players playing on the worldwide tours. As a Putting Researcher: A submission of a 15-Page Written Thesis and 1 Hour Demonstration Video are required for approval. Annual Membership to Flatstick Academy is complimentary.
Pre-Requisites:
• Flatstick Level 1&2 & Certified Putting Coach.
• AimPoint Certified.
• SAM PuttLab Certified.
• Putting Research: 15 – Page Written Thesis and 1 Hour Demonstration Video to be Published on Flatstick Academy.
Flatstick Master Putting Coach: Reviewed by– David Orr and Flatstick Academy Certified Putting Coaches Advisory Board.
There are no charges/fees for any Flatstick Academy Continuing Education Seminars.
Location: Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club
1005 Midland Rd. Southern Pines, NC 28387
Flatstick Tour Putting Coach:
This product is a “Tour Only: Classification” available to Flatstick Certified Putting Coaches that are a credentialed instructor on the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, Senior Tour, European Tour, and Web.com Tour. Coaches are required to have training in GBD – Ultimate System Software and Polhemus 8 Sensor System and a SAM PuttLab 5.1 Pro Version with 3D Add-On. Attendees receive a Certified Putting Coach Manual, use of Flatstick Certified Putting Coach Logo, and placement on the Instructor Locator at Flatstick Academy. All Flatstick Certified Putting Coaches will serve as members of the Flatstick Academy Advisory Board. Annual Membership to Flatstick Academy is complimentary.
Pre-Requisites: Flatstick Level 1&2, AimPoint Certified, SAM PuttLab Certified Levels 1, 2,3.
Flatstick Certified Tour Putting Coach: Instructor – David Orr
• Credentialed Instructor – PGA, LPGA, Senior PGA, Web.com
• Completed Level 1, Level 2, and Certified Putting Coach
Where: Online or In-person. See above.
Cost: See above.
Contact: David Orr at 919-740-9616 or email orrgolf@gmail.com. Visit their website at https://flatstickacademy.com/.