Director of Coaching
Steven@STEVENORRGOLFACADEMY.COM
Steven Orr
Introduction :
Steven has been a full time coach for 23 years at Rustington Golf Centre. He is the current England national Under 18 Boys Coach, is the youngest ever recipient of the PGA Master Professional title, was voted the England Golf Coach of the year in 2016 and has a Doctorate in Elite Performance. He is a coach who values, and implements, an evidence based approach to his coaching, and is one of only a handful of coaches that actually conducts his own research in coaching, having now had his work published in mainstream academic journals.
He coaches all levels of golfers but specialises in elite junior / player development with a proven track record in coaching numerous junior golfers to national success and international honours and has coached over 100 golf professionals playing on local tours all the way up to the major tours. He travels extensively in various coach development roles including as a golf developer for the Royal and Ancient (R and A) and has been a speaker at multiple teaching conferences across Europe and further afield . He is also currently the Sussex Men’s first team coach.
Qualifications
PGA Master Professional
MSC in Sports Coaching
UKCC Level 4 Coach
Performance Coach
Steven is a performance coach of 20 years experience. Whilst many people call
themselves a performance coach, his credibility comes from several places. Firstly, he has walked that journey himself as a player, playing full time on the second and third division tours in the late 90’s/early 2000’s, ultimately failing in his aspirations, although learning
critical lessons along the way. Secondly, he has a proven track record of consistently helping golfers of all levels get better, through a balanced approach, looking at every aspect of the game. Finally, he has spent 6 years studying for a doctorate in elite performance, looking at the theoretical underpinnings of elite performance and how people
develop skill, and improve. With Steven you get personal experience, a track record, and an evidence based approach
Researcher
Steven is a published researcher in the area of technical training and skill acquisition. Recognising the gaps in current golf coaching practice, Steven ’s research has focused on attentional focus in elite level golf and also how coaches form decisions on technical training in the short, medium and long term. It is these findings amongst others that informs his coaching practice.
Short Game Specialist
Over the last decade years Steven has developed a reputation in wedge play and short game. Working regularly with golfers in this area at the fantastic facilities at Rustington, he has travelled to over 12 countries in the last 5 years to share his findings and ideas on wedge play and short game with coaches and national PGA’s. Steven’s philosophies in this area are based around knowledge of ball flight, biomechanics of how skilled short game players move and effective practice/training protocols to continue to improve these skills over time.
Work with Steven
Coaching (In Person)
Option A : We can work individually on an hourly basis where we will start with an assessment and then work to design a plan that suits your timescales, lifestyle and goals.
Option B : 6 month programme (paid monthly) This option is for the golfer who is looking for a more intensive programme geared towards specific goals. Here we will begin with an assessment and then work in the following way ;
A more detailed performance and stats analysis.
A fortnightly coaching session face to face for 2 hours
Consistent ‘between session’ communication
A weekly 30 minute zoom call to review progress and assess performance
Option C : 12 month programme (paid monthly) This programme is for the dedicated golfer, amateur or professional, with very specific performance outcomes:
Detailed up front performance analysis
2 hour fortnightly coaching session
30 minute zoom call to check in on progress Assistance with monthly practice plan design
2 days of tournament observation / support
Coaching (Remote)
I often consult with players and coaches remotely with a variety of performance outcomes, ranging from technical analysis to performance coaching, tournament preparation to designing effective practice plans.
This can be tailored to suit your needs. Please feel free to contact me for more information on how this might work best for you.
Visit us
Rustington Golf Centre
Golfers Lane
Angmering
West Sussex
BN16 4NB
Coaching Hours
M-F: 8am – 9pm
Sat: 8am – 6pm
Sun: 8am – 6pm