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Matt’s Profile

I’ve lived in Oxfordshire since 2004 when I moved from Cambridgeshire. I have worked for the government for 10 years as a Physical Training Instructor.

As a keen golfer for nearly 20 years, I have brought together my teaching skills & my passion for golf & became a fully qualified Professional Golf Coach with the World Golf Teaching Federation of GB & Eire (WGTF) and am now a practising Level 3 Professional Golf Coach, as well as completing my teaching qualification - City & Guilds (7407) Certificate in Further Education Teaching (Stage 2) in 2005.

As well as being a keen golfer, I am a dedicated fitness enthusiast and until recently a keen footballer for local teams in both Oxfordshire & Cambridgeshire having represented both district & county.

Qualifications & Training Attained to Date

I have completed and achieved the following training, skills and qualifications:

• Level 3 Professional Golf Coaching Diploma, WGTF (World Golf Teaching Federation of GB and Eire)
• 7407 Certificate in teaching Further Education,
• Fully qualified First Aider
• BTEC National Diploma in Sports Studies
• Diet, Nutrition & Health Lifestyles Trained, Level 3
• OCR/RSA Certificate in Circuit training teaching Level 2
• OCR/RSA Certificate in Gymnasium Teaching/ Anatomy and Physiology Level 2
• Football Association (FA) Level 1 Certificate in Training Football
• Football Association (FA) Level 2 Certificate in Training Football
• Football Association Certificate of treatment & management of injuries
• England Basketball Association Level 2 Coaching certificate
• England Basketball Association Apprentice Referee Award
• English Hockey Associations Leadership Awards (Coaching)
• English Volleyballs Association Level 1 Volleyball coaching certificate
• Badminton Association of England Badminton Leaders certificate
• British Weight Lifting Association (BWLA) Instructors Award
• Football Association Level 1 referee certificate
• Certified Manual Handling Instructor
• British Gymnastics Club coach award

All certificates for the above & references can be presented on request.

I am Fully CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) checked & am a Qualified First Aider.

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My Guarantee to My Clients

I want each & every client to enjoy their lessons first & foremost.

I aim to give 100% of my enthusiasm, attention & knowledge in order for you to not only improve & enjoy your lessons but also to understand the mechanics and principles behind the techniques of good golf.

My teaching experience combined with my professional qualifications allows me to adapt my approach to suit each client's preferred learning style.

You will be contacted in the week following your session to check you are progressing successfully.

You will be carefully observed throughout all sessions and any queries or comments you may have will be carefully listen to and answered fully.

Each client is given my mobile contact details to enable them to reach me at any point following their session - to ensure support is maintained throughout your progression.

If you feel after any session with me, that I have not carried out the above or are dissatisfied with the result of your lesson you will receive your money back - no questions asked.

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