JNJG Targeted Talent Program

JNJG/Golf NSW Targeted Athlete Program

 

The 2023 Targeted Athlete Program will consist of a small group of invited juniors. 

The JNJG Targeted Athlete Program is for players that have shown the potential, desire and elite athlete attributes to be highly ranked state and national amateurs and future members of Golf NSW High Performance Program.  Players invited to be a part of this program may receive various levels of assistance in areas such as; higher level training sessions, coaching/mentoring support, access to JNJG technologies, additional resources or opportunities to assist with their individual development priorities or competitive experiences.

Invited athletes must be available to attend additional training sessions, the majority held in the greater Sydney area each month. Some thought will be put into conducting training sessions outside of Sydney, but this will be dependant on the location of the invited athletes.

Players that receive assistance via this program have generally been through a “talent verification period” as part of the JNJG State Talent Development Program (TDP). Whilst there is not set verification period, this period would be approximately 12 months. Player data collected during the TDP assists with determining which players receive additional support and opportunities. Data utilised to steer selections include but are not limited to:

• ability to be a good representative of JNJG and Golf NSW.
• observable elite athlete attributes e.g. growth mindset, personal responsibility, positive attitude, resiliency;
• effort and focus during training;
• work ethic;
• behaviours and attitudes observed during competition;
• program reporting adherence;
• support network;
• ability to be a team player;
• ability to lead others;
• shots to hole statistics;
• Trackman and Puttlab data;
• technical development and skill progression;
• physical assessment and progression;
• Tournament participation and results
• state and national rankings

Other subjective factors will also be taken into consideration when targeting players. Subjectivity will be on the basis of the JNJG Player Development Managers and Golf NSW High Performance Mangers experience in talent identification and elite player development.

There is no minimum or maximum number of players that can receive support from this program. The 2023 program runs from April through to December. Players can be invited to join at any time during the program. Players may also be removed from the program if they are not meeting the requirements or standards of the program.

Eligibility

To be eligible for an invitation, players must meet the following criteria:

• Australian Citizen;
• A member of a Golf NSW affiliated club;
• Must be in the process of completing their HSC (Years 11 and 12).

 

For more information on the program please contact JNJG Talent Pathway Manager Heath Canning