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ASSESS.DESIGN.IMPROVE.
Amateurs practice to get it right,
Elite players practice until they can't get it wrong
Coach Franz
Meet the Team
Coach D. Franz McFayden
Director of Golf
Golf and Performance
D. Franz McFayden is the founder and head teaching professional of Golf and Performance. A former corporate commercial attorney (with his own firm for 13 years) and former Director of Golf at Markham Executive Golf Course and Country Club for 3 years. Coach Franz brings a wealth of experience to this role, with 30+ years of experience in multiple sports highlighted by competitive international-level experience in several (with numerous wins and awards). Specializing in peak performance mental coaching for high-performance athletes, short game/wedge play scoring, on-course high-performance strategies, and detailed video and biomechanical analysis profiles through his Performance Lab for high-level recreational and competitive players.
Coach Franz has invested heavily in his golfing education, accreditations and associations, learning from some of the best in the industry. Additionally he has been trained by esteemed PGA Tour coaches and has himself coached winners in multiple sports. In golf he has coached: Junior medal winners- boys and girls (starting at age 6), US Kids World Championship aspirants, High School Golf Team members/Captains, Junior Club Champions, Club League Champions, successful Mini-tour and Professional Tour players and notably a 73 year old Senior Men's Club Champion.
Coach Franz leads by example and has collected several wins in his golf career, including tournament low scores.
The V1 Content Team Interacts with Nearly
One Million Golfers in the V1 Network
Credentials/Highlights:
Llb (Hons), CGC trained PGA of Canada, PGA of America (ADM), International PGA, Scott Cowx Certified 9.0 (Advanced Instructor), Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) L1//J2//G2 Certified, TPI Advanced 3D: Bio-Mechanics of Golf, TPI Strength and Power Training for Golf, Golf Engineer (GE L1), Sportsbox 3D Golf Level 1 Certified, Boditrak Certifed Golf Ground Mechanics, Swing Catalyst Certified (L2), V1 Pro Certification (P1), V1 Pressure Mat Certified, Operation 36 Certified Coach, U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coach 2, NCCP Coach, Golf Canada Future Links Coach, Professional Diploma Sports and Exercise Nutrition (EQF 1), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Certified GC Quad Technologist, Flightscope Professional, Trackman University, World Handicap System Certified, KZG certified Club Fitter, CAPTO -Precision Putting Technology (b), Golf Fitness Specialist (GFS- NASM), HackMotion Golf Beta Tester, Coaching Association of Ontario (BIPOC Mentor), Smart2Move (Dual Force Plates Level1 Certificate), NeuroTracker Academy (Cert. A), Tour Read Golf Certified Coach,
Analytics, Law, and Athlete Representation Certificate,
2023 World's Top 100 Clubfitters
Pilot Certificate – sRPA (VLOS)Basic operations
Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST)-FAA: USA
DPAC Safety Certificate
HERE: HIGHLIGHTS AND MORE
Focus Statement
"If you can't explain it, you don't understand it well enough"
- Albert Einstein -
Titleist Performance Institute
"If you're in the business of coaching, physically training or medically evaluating golfers, a TPI Certification should be mandatory"
- Butch Harmon -
Golf Digest Top 100 Golf Instructor
NCCP Philosophy
"Coaching is about helping others to improve, and achieve their goals in and through sport"
Darien McFayden
Golf and Performance Administrative Assistant
Op 36 Assistant Coach (TTGolf Performance Center)
Junior Competitive Development Coach Assistant
As one of Golf and Performance's own elite-level students, Darien McFayden has a tremendous passion for golf and aspires to achieve greatness with patience and commitment to practice. He has been no.1 in Golf Canada's Future Links Driven by ACURA Skills Events (Ontario) in his age division (2016), as well as no.1 in Chipping in Ontario (2017). 2nd at National Finals 2019 (Golf Canada Future Links Driven by Acura) He has partnered with Coach Franz to win several Father/son events
He currently competes in local mini-tours and qualifiers with an eye to competing on the PGA Tour.
Certified U.S. Kids Golf Coach and Operation36 Golf Coach and Level 1 Rules of Golf (Golf Canada) certification and is a member of Golf Canada and the US Golf Association.
1 hole in one/ .9 Low Index
Tournament Low score 69
CJGA Amateur Men's Division 2023 and 2024
Golftec National Order of Merit Rank #1
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Credentials/ Highlights:
Junior Club Champion 2018 and 2019 Bushwood Golf Club, 2nd at National Finals 2019 (Golf Canada Future Links Driven by Acura), Golf Canada Junior Skills #1 in Ontario in 2020 and T5 in Ontario 2021, US Kids Golf Certified Coach, V1 Pro Certified (P1), Operation 36 Certified Coach, National Coaching Certification Program NCCP Coach, GP L1 Certified Golf Coach, Smart2Move (Dual Force Plates Level1 Certificate), Neuro-Tracker Academy (Cert. A)
2023 Season Highlights:
9th, 6th, T4, T3, (3) 2nds, (2)1st
2023 CJGA Amateur Tour:
Scoring Avg 73 (+1)
(2) 2nds, (2) 1st
CJGA Amateur Men's Division
Golftec National Order of Merit 2023 and 2024
Rank in Canada: #1
2024 Season Highlights:
7th, T6, 5th, (2)T4, (4)1st
1st Place- CJGA Eastern Canadian Championship:
Divisional and Tournament Overall winner 77/69
Anthony McFayden
Director of Instruction – Florida Division
Residing primarily in Florida, Anthony McFayden has been involved with golf for over 30 years. Formerly coaching judo and swimming, he brings years of knowledge, expertise, and application to the team. Along with a simplistic approach to the golf swing and the motto 'Less is better ', Anthony obtains results in his students in a relaxed, no-pressure teaching environment.
He is our Coach Emeritus, the genesis of 3 generations of Golf addiction!
Credentials:
BSc(Econ), FLMI, CLU, USGA member, Golf Canada member,
3 hole-in-ones
low score 68
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Jeffrey Davis
Juniors' Program Coach
Former semi-pro lacrosse player Jeffery Davis is passionate about all things golf. He is an excellent player and loves to challenge students in their journey to becoming pro-golfers. As a certified nurse and dementia patient specialist, his dedication and attention to detail allow his caring nature to shine through when he teaches our junior students.
Credentials:
RN, BScN, MN (Masters), R & A Level 1 Rules Certified, GC Quad Technologist, US Kids Golf Certified Coach, NCCP Coach, World Handicap System Certified, Canadian Golf Teachers Federation (CGTF- Associate Professional), GP L1 Certified Golf Coach, Swing Catalyst L1 Certifed
Sandy Levy- Performance Prehab
Golf Fitness Coach
Sandy has been helping clients with functional performance for decades. He has previously coached Juniors in archery and tennis and is now fully immersed in golf.
Credentials:
Golf Fitness Specialist Certified (GFS-NASM), Titleist Performance Institute: L1 / Medical 2, GP L1 Certified Golf Coach, Advanced Myo-Fascial Release, Advanced Craniosacral Therapy, TMJ Assessment & Treatment, PRI-T (Postural Restoration Institute), Kinesiology Taping, Yoga Fitness YTT, Theragun Performance Specialist, Internationally Accredited Diploma Certificate in Fitness (P), FitGolf Affiliate Accredited, Registered Massage Therapist,
Jack Neiman
Assistant Coach- Head Camp Counsellor
2019/2020 Bill Hogarth SS golf team captain, Jack Neiman, has been playing golf since the age of 8. He is an alumnus amongst our team and strives to score lower each season. He has been the president of his athletic club, worked with special needs students, and has a plethora of other clubs and volunteer experience under his belt. He has also previously worked with the junior summer camps at Bushwood Golf Club, and is our Head Camp Counsellor
Credentials:
NCCP Coach, R & A Level 1 Rules Certified
Sav Musto
Coach/ Camp Counsellor
Former Soccer Coach and 2022 Coach of the Newmarket Redbirds Lacrosse program, Sav is a student-athlete formerly at Bill Crothers High School.
Sav was also the goalkeeper for the Markham Soccer Club's 2005 team and is a goaltender for the Newmarket Redbirds U19 Lacrosse Team.
Sav is now focused on being a professional lacrosse player. After attending 'The Hill' Lacrosse Academy, Sav is now committed to SFU 2024!
Credentials:
NCCP Coach
Jaylen Chen
Camp Assistant
One of Golf and Performance Junior Development Program golfers, Jaylen is the 2022 winner of his High School Titan award for Golf. Given for a combination of hard work and sportsmanship. Currently competing in Junior tour events, where he has already in his first year had several top-five finishes, including three 3rd place finishes.
** Fluent in Cantonese- assists in lesson translations**
2023:
3rd place CJGA at Bushwood
4th place CJGA National Linkster at Nottowasega
Josh Wang
Camp Assistant
Another of the Golf and Performance Junior Development Program golfers, Josh started competing in 2022 and had several top 10s and a 3rd place finish.
Josh has competed in basketball and played hockey.
He is also on his way this year to RCM Level 10 in piano, and speaks English, French, Mandarin and Spanish
UPDATE May/July 2023:
1st Place CJGA Linkster at Markham Executive (lowest overall tournament score)
2nd place CJGA Linkster at Oakville Executive
1st place CJGA Linskster at Carrickmacross (playoff victory)
1st place CJGA Linskster at Bathurst Glen
1st Place MJT Century Pines (74/73)
Morgan Levy
Camp Assistant
Previously working at Karma Cares as a Junior Counsellor for Special Needs kids:
1. Helped to lead and implement camp programs
2. Provided high-quality educational and recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for camp participants.
3. Supervised campers to ensure their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being.
Multi-talented, doing vocals and playing Bass Guitar, Morgan is a self-professed Science Viking.
Morgan's enthusiastic personality and interpersonal skills make her a great addition to the Golf and Performance team.
Stefan Apostolovski
Advisory Team Director
Stefan Apostolovski is instrumental in providing feedback on programs and initiatives. He has been playing golf for three years and is currently pursuing a certification in internal auditing, as well as risk management assurance.