RPS Academies and The Golf Performance Academy
A Structured Academic and Golf Pathway
RPS Academies and the Golf Performance Academy have partnered to provide student-athletes with a fully integrated environment that combines academics, elite golf training, boarding, and personal growth.
RPS provides the academic foundation and student experience. The Golf Performance Academy delivers comprehensive golf coaching, physical performance, tournament preparation, and player development.
Together, the RPS and the Golf Performance Academy model is designed for serious junior golfers seeking long-term improvement and collegiate golf opportunities within a structured, supportive environment.
WHAT DIFFERENTIATES GPA x RPS FROM OTHER ACADEMIES
What Makes the RPS and the Golf Performance Academy Partnership Different?
- Academic Provider: RPS – An independent, Cognia-accredited private school and Cambridge International School, tailored specifically for driven student-athletes.
- Elite golf coaching through the Golf Performance Academy
- Individualized player development plans
- Physical performance programs based on assessment using Functional Movement Screens (FMS), and Player Development Index (PDI)
- Mental performance training with a clinical psychologist
- Tournament preparation and competitive planning
- Performance and progress tracking with quarterly assessments and post tournament evaluations
- College golf guidance and access to the Junior Golf Hub
- Full-time boarding and student support
- Structured accountability across academics and athletics
The RPS and Golf Performance Academy partnership combines a structured academic environment with a comprehensive golf pathway designed to prepare student-athletes for success in competition, the classroom, and beyond.
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?
The RPS and Golf Performance Academy pathway is designed for dedicated junior golfers seeking year-round improvement within an integrated academic environment.
Whether a student-athlete’s goal is to compete at the collegiate level, improve tournament performance, or develop within a structured training environment, the Golf Performance Academy provides a comprehensive pathway that combines elite golf training, academics, and personal growth.
Full-Time Student-athletes receive:
- Full-PDI Assessment: Precise diagnostic evaluation to map your specific physical, mental, and scoring strengths and growth areas.
- Long-Term Individual Development Plan: A custom training blueprint built directly from your assessment results, ensuring every rep drives measurable progress.
- Clinical Sports Psychology: Dedicated mental skills training led by a licensed clinical psychologist to build real-world course management and emotional control.
- On-Course Play: 2-3 days of structured on-course application per week to translate practice adjustments into lower scores under pressure.
- 5x/Week Physical Conditioning: Targeted physical training, including customized corrective exercise protocols to fix movement limitations and increase power.
- Daily End-of-Day + – + Reflection: Every practice ends with accountability. Student-athletes complete a structured + – + log in CoachNow detailing what went well (+), what was a struggle (-), and what to focus on next (+) to lock in daily growth.
- PACE Performance Tracking: Coaching staff scores athletes daily (0–5 scale) on Performance, Attitude, Coachability, and Effort (PACE)—delivered via a monthly report. While performance varies, attitude, coachability, and effort are 100% within the athlete’s control through eagerness, discipline, and receptivity.
- Tailored Tournament Planning: Custom tournament scheduling recommendations strategically built around each athlete’s individual development and goals.
- College Recruiting Guidance: Comprehensive recruitment advising and premier access to Junior Golf Hub—GPA’s sister company and the leading online community for player profiling, tournament planning, and connecting directly with college coaches.
- Academic Support: Comprehensive academic oversight and support—including personalized tutoring as needed—to ensure student-athletes balance high performance on the course with success in the classroom.
Admission into the golf pathway is selective and based on evaluation through the Golf Performance Academy.
THE GOLF PERFORMANCE ACADEMY DEVELOPMENT MODEL
The Five Elements of Success
The Golf Performance Academy’s training philosophy is built around five interconnected elements that influence long-term player improvement and competitive performance.
Success in golf is not determined by technical skill alone. The Golf Performance Academy evaluates and develops each athlete through a comprehensive model designed to support measurable progress, personal growth, and collegiate readiness.
Desire
The foundation of long-term success. The Golf Performance Academy works with student-athletes who demonstrate commitment, accountability, coachability, and a willingness to embrace the training process.
Coaching
Individualized coaching, skill refinement, short-game refinement, on-course strategy, scoring improvement, and tournament preparation delivered through structured training plans.
Physical
Strength, mobility, stability, power, recovery, and injury prevention designed to support athletic performance and long-term success.
Mental
Focus, confidence, emotional regulation, resilience, decision-making, and competitive preparation for tournament environments.
Equipment
Equipment evaluation and optimization to ensure each player has the tools necessary to support their development and performance goals.
A Measurable Approach to Development
The Five Elements of Success provide the framework for the Golf Performance Academy’s player development process. Coaches use this model to evaluate strengths, identify opportunities for improvement, and create individualized training plans for each athlete.
This structured approach helps student-athletes understand where they are today, what they need to improve, and how to build a pathway toward their long-term goals.
GOLF PERFORMANCE ACADEMY'S PROGRAMS
Full-Year Academy Program
Grades 7–12 | Competitive Junior Golfers
Designed for committed junior golfers seeking comprehensive, year-round training within an integrated academic environment.
This pathway combines daily coaching and skill refinement, on-course strategy, physical performance development, and tournament preparation. Players train within a structured model focused on measurable progress and long-term collegiate opportunity.
CTA: Learn more → goes to page that breaks down what athletes receive under section 3.
Summer & Short-Term Training Programs
Grades 7–12 | Competitive Players
The GPA Summer/Short-Time Training Framework (here is another layout option)
We do not run generic summer camps or short-time training programs. GPA provides an integrated training structure that aligns physical fitness, mental toughness, and golf performance into a cohesive daily routine.
Training Pillar | Program Specification |
Diagnostic Assessment | PDI Assessment: Coach-led evaluation measuring movement, swing dynamics, and baseline performance metrics. |
Custom Roadmap | Individual Development Plan: Tailored training paths and customized corrective exercises based on baseline testing. |
On-Course Application | 4x Per Week: On-course strategy, scoring drills, and competitive simulation rounds. |
Physical Performance | 5x Per Week: Strength, mobility, and golf-specific conditioning with custom corrective routines. |
Mental Skills Training | Clinical Integration: Direct work with a clinical psychologist to build focus, resilience, and pressure management. |
Daily Reflection & Accountability | End-of-Practice + – + in CoachNow: Campers log what went well (+), what was challenging (-), and their specific focus for tomorrow (+). |
GOLF PERFORMANCE ACADEMY FL COACHING TEAM
MANUEL BERMUDEZ
CAMERON HEATH
DAVID AYALA
KYLE PANEK
AUSTIN SWANSON
STUDENT LIFE
Development doesn’t stop when class or training ends.
Student life is led by the RPS Student Life team, which supports student-athletes during the hours outside of academics and sport. The team provides structure, supervision, and opportunities for athletes to connect, explore, and enjoy their experience away from the classroom and golf course.
BEYOND THE DAILY SCHEDULE
Student-athletes have opportunities to participate in:
- Weekly Activities & Outings — Organized activities that give athletes time to connect and experience life beyond campus.
- Weekend Trips — Planned trips and experiences throughout the year.
- Community & Connection — Opportunities to build friendships with student-athletes from different sports, backgrounds, and countries.
- Dedicated Student Support — An RPS team focused specifically on supporting athletes outside of their academic and athletic schedules.
The goal is to create a well-rounded experience where student-athletes have the support, community, and opportunities to enjoy life outside of school and sport.
Golf Boarding School Experience
The RPS boarding environment supports athletes academically, physically, and emotionally. Families seeking golf boarding schools appreciate the structured environment and supportive culture.
Boarding includes:
Boarding life removes commute stress, supports consistent training, and mirrors the structure student-athletes will experience in college.