How is Get in the Zone approach different?

In our experience, many other sport psychology or sport performance programs focus on the mental side of the game almost exclusively. Although the mind is very powerful and influential when it comes to performance, there are two other aspects, emotional and physiological reactions, that are also important to address. At Get in the Zone, we focus on how the mental, emotional and physiological states of being all combine to affect performance and teach you how to transform your state of being so that you perform at your best.

Another key difference is that Get in the Zone integrates the psychological aspects with the technical aspects of golf. Our team includes a licensed psychologist and LPGA and PGA teaching professionals to offer the very best of both professions.

Can you really train someone to “get in the zone”?

Yes, according to the latest brain research we now understand what is happening in the brain during zone-like or optimal performance states and can teach our students to enter into that state at will. Training to perform in this optimal state requires a commitment to a systematic process which must be practiced like any other aspect of your game.

What is so important about “awareness”?

We have found that many golfers are unaware of how their thoughts, feelings and physiological reactions are interfering with their ability to play well. In addition, most of us are paying attention or are aware of things that are external and pay very little attention to our internal state. Golfers can learn to play in their optimal zone by developing greater awareness of their mental, emotional and physiological habits or tendencies during performance and choosing to play in their optimal state.

What is biofeedback and how is it used for performance?

Biofeedback is a technique in which information from your body such as heart rate is fed into a computer-based software program so that you can see in real time what is happening in your nervous system. Biofeedback is a powerful way to increase your awareness of the impact of your thoughts and emotions on your body. Through breathing techniques and mental imagery, biofeedback is used to help golfers transform their current state of being to an optimal state for performance. Biofeedback is particularly powerful for people who have negative reactions to their shots, are nervous on the first tee or get stuck in negative reactions.

Are Get in the Zone programs designed only for elite golfers?

No, this approach is for anyone who is interested in improving their performance. Although many elite golfers are drawn to our approach, we work with people of all ability levels, ages and experience. Our approach has also been successfully used with corporate groups as principles apply to all
aspects of performance both on and off the golf course.

What types of groups benefit from our services?

Get in the Zone offers a wide variety of group-based programs in addition to individual sessions. We have presented to numerous groups including:

• High school and college golf teams
• Colorado Women’s Golf Association (CWGA)
• Colorado Junior Golf Association (CJGA)
• Women’s Chamber of Commerce
• Men’s and ladies’ golf leagues
• Young Presidents Organization (YPO)
• The Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA)
• Corporate events
• And more!

 Where do sessions or programs take place?

Individual and group programs can take place in a variety of settings. Individual sessions can be face-to-face or by phone or Skype. Typically we meet at the golf course and utilize the practice facilities and/or work on course. Likewise, our seminars and clinics can be delivered at your home course, place of business or at CommonGround Golf Course.

How are Seminars and Clinics different?

Seminars

Get in the Zone seminars are designed to be an introduction to our integrative approach to optimal performance. Our seminars are interactive and engaging and are typically held indoors. We can accommodate groups of any size or ability level. Seminars are typically 1-2 hours in length and
participants will leave with skills that they can apply immediately to everyday life and golf.

Clinics

Get in the Zone clinics are a combination of classroom-style instruction, experiential exercises and actual application of skills to golf either on the practice range or golf course. In addition to an introduction to our integrative approach to optimal performance, we also offer more in-depth coaching and skill development. The participant to coach ratio is 6:1 in order to provide a more personal experience.

Participants will not only learn skills that they can immediately apply to golf and life, but they will also have the opportunity to apply those skills to golf while receiving coaching from the GITZ staff. Our clinics can be designed for half-day, full-day or multi-day formats and are customizable.

How do I get started?

For more information or to schedule your FREE initial session, contact Dr. Denise at Denise@getinthezone.net  or at 303.902.5008