maybe you and rob can get in his ear about doing this.it has a tremendus amount of potential.definitely reach out to more people,which means spreading the truth and also more money
maybe you and rob can get in his ear about doing this.it has a tremendus amount of potential.definitely reach out to more people,which means spreading the truth and also more money
"For the want of a nail the shoe was lost. For the want of a shoe the horse was lost. For the want of a horse the rider was lost. For the want of a rider the battle was lost. For the want of a battle the kingdom was lost. And all for the want of a horseshoe nail."
-- Benjamin Franklin
Go for it, Brian. You in your way and me in mine. One thing is certain...
If the TGM 'kingdom' is lost, it will not be for lack of nails.
Personally,
I feel online classes have merit - but feel certification should be done by a GSED in person only.
Last February, Lynn and myself posed a bunch of idea's to Danny Elkins (former co-owner of TGM) and Joe Daniels (sole owner now). While Danny seemed more interested in the potential of the internet, Joe seemed less interested.
For myself - there is not doubt to the endless contributions the internet can make - if used correctly. Alot of the current funding coming through TGM is a direct result of the path's laid by those whom, 3 years ago, started bombarding Chuck with questions on his first site. Then it snowballed - and it's obvious today alot of knowledge can be gained (not to mention branding/marketing, etc) from the internet.
However - although one can speak about the concepts from learning online, I personally feel it is invaluable to learn in person from a competent AI, if only to ensure application is accurate.
But...the online classes certainly have merit, just not sure about true certification and John, I certainly feel your pain. Personally, I would comp tour players if only for the exposure. In fact, I would travel to them....
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Last edited by DennyAlberts : 10-07-2007 at 05:44 PM.
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I second that Denny!
One of the main reason I think online certification will not be done by Mr Daniels is that it will be hard for him to justify the $2400 price tag to be certified GSEB.
I really believe that it boils down to money. There are in fact more than one on this forum who have the knowledge of a GSEB or GSEM who never attended any AI classes.
This fact alone effectively addresses the issue of "training consistency" of the curriculum. With the advance of video and audio technology, much can be accomplished in tandem with forums.
How much will I personally pay for certification online? Nothing more than $500 to take the exams and for some e-book which briefly explains the book.
If I fail the exam, I will pay a nominal fee to retake it. To make attainment more prestigious, the student cannot take the paper more than 3 times.
By opening certification up online, we will save the prospective student a boatload of cash needed for travel and accomodation as well as in school fees.
The corollary to this is that as certification becomes cheaper (but not necessarily easier to attain) and more viable, the number of instructors that will sign up should increase by a wide margin.
What this will do is to increase profits for the certifying school and increase its reach to the world with the message, that is TGM.
Online creates a wonderful ground work for study- so much in fact that I think many that have been at this for a while (online) and have attended any "fog lifting" should be able to pass the first part of the first Level. It would only benefit Joe and therefore TGM if that first section of Level One could be taken, for a fee (say $500) and if passed then a journey to part two Level One should be taken. If failed, Joe can then require that the applicant take both parts. I think it would increase the number of AI's.
1. Why do we want to increase the number of AI's if they are not going to golf instructors?
2. Why does someone who is not going to be a golf instructor want to become recognized as an AI?
3. Without practical hands on application, does it make sense that anyone should be recognized as an AI?
Obviously an online school could support the book work, but without good demonstrations and images, you can in fact walk away with the incorrect understanding of the principles and concepts.
Just wondering why and what value there is in pushing TGM certification on non-golf instructors. Without a doubt there is great value in getting golf instructors certified. Guess the money into the TGM LLC might help move things forward?!?
your right in a sense.i dont want to learn more to instruct.i make my living playing the pga tour.i want to learn more for personal knowlege.although with todays technology anything is possible.look at all the great information yoda has on his site.i know there are other tour players that would like to take classes.it is just asking to much from our families to be gone anymore than we already are.by spreading the word of the golf machine more individuals will become addicted just like the rest of us.this just means more money in the pockets of you instructors.thanks for all the great response to my thread,just trying to give you guys some food for thought.
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