Letter of Recommendation
For the last several months Chris has been an instructor for my 11-year old son, James. While under Chris' tutelage, James enjoyed considerable success in the San Diego Junior Golf Association and qualified for the Callaway Junior World Golf Championships. During some periods when James faced the considerable stress of tournament-level junior golf, Chris was able to ease his anxiety and redirect his focus to the set-up, the target, and the swing. Indeed, Chris' guidance in establishing a proper and regular pre-shot routine represented a
significant step in the maturing of James' game. Beyond this, other areas of improvement that have resulted directly from Chris' mentoring include changes to his grip, more consistent bunker play, and better chipping/pitching around the green. (As an aside, during a lesson on
pitching, Chris introduced a fun time into the lesson teaching James to twirl the golf club like Tiger Woods after a well executed shot. Of course, James thought this was "awesome" and spent most of the following week's practice time honing this essential skill!) Chris takes agenuine interest in James' progress, beyond what I have come to expect in a typical coach-player relationship at this level. I will recount one experience when James was on the driving range at Chris' facility. Chris came out to the range to visit with James, which promptly turned into a review on driving the golf ball. After this brief and unscheduled "lesson," Chris invited James to play withhim at a local par 3 course that same afternoon, which was a great thrill to him. Beyond his relationship with James, Chris enjoys an outstanding rapport with other kids as well. He speaks to kids in a language that they understand, and he finds an appropriate balance ofinstruction, fun, and games to keep the kids fully engaged. He oversees a robust junior golf program at the Stadium Golf Center, teaching and interacting with players of all skill levels. His program includes regular group lessons, golf games, and tournaments. In short, Chris is good for the game of golf. His junior golf program at the Stadium Golf Center falls squarely in the category of community service and youth development, and his recognition for its growth is well deserved.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey A. Stafford
Ph.D. Vice President of Chemistry Syrrx, Inc.
significant step in the maturing of James' game. Beyond this, other areas of improvement that have resulted directly from Chris' mentoring include changes to his grip, more consistent bunker play, and better chipping/pitching around the green. (As an aside, during a lesson on
pitching, Chris introduced a fun time into the lesson teaching James to twirl the golf club like Tiger Woods after a well executed shot. Of course, James thought this was "awesome" and spent most of the following week's practice time honing this essential skill!) Chris takes agenuine interest in James' progress, beyond what I have come to expect in a typical coach-player relationship at this level. I will recount one experience when James was on the driving range at Chris' facility. Chris came out to the range to visit with James, which promptly turned into a review on driving the golf ball. After this brief and unscheduled "lesson," Chris invited James to play withhim at a local par 3 course that same afternoon, which was a great thrill to him. Beyond his relationship with James, Chris enjoys an outstanding rapport with other kids as well. He speaks to kids in a language that they understand, and he finds an appropriate balance ofinstruction, fun, and games to keep the kids fully engaged. He oversees a robust junior golf program at the Stadium Golf Center, teaching and interacting with players of all skill levels. His program includes regular group lessons, golf games, and tournaments. In short, Chris is good for the game of golf. His junior golf program at the Stadium Golf Center falls squarely in the category of community service and youth development, and his recognition for its growth is well deserved.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey A. Stafford
Ph.D. Vice President of Chemistry Syrrx, Inc.