Junior High Performance Golf Program in Vancouver & Richmond, BC
Junior – High Performance
STAR Program
The STAR Program at Zone Golf Academy is a high-performance roadmap designed to transform junior players into elite competitors. Standing for Skills, Teamwork, Achievement, and Roadmap, this program offers a meticulously structured pathway through every phase of the competitive season.
Here are 10 key benefits of the STAR Program:
Comprehensive Professional Instruction:
Receive 24+ hours of private coaching with a primary coach to master technical swing mechanics and skill development.
Strategic Road mapping with Coach TJ:
Gain 10 hours of direct access to Coach TJ, including a specialized discovery call and personalized tournament planning.
Elite Tactical Course Mapping:
Prepare for victory with a dedicated 18-hole course mapping session (5 hours) designed specifically for tournament readiness.
Integrated Athletic Fitness:
Build a golf-ready body with 8 hours of private gym training
Mental Performance Coaching:
Develop "clutch" consistency through 6 hours of group mental coaching focused on the psychology of winning.
Extensive On-Course Experience:
Transition skills from the range to the green with 14 hours of group on-course training and multiple private 9-hole sessions.
Year-Round Digital Training:
Stay sharp with the Golf Tier System’s Online Curriculum, which includes online resources, webinars, and GTS monthly calls.
Intensive Spring Break Training:
Accelerate your progress during the off-season with 10 hours of private training covering the range, course, mental game, and fitness.
Exclusive Insider Access:
Benefit from special invitations to Coach TJ’s guest speaker series, offering unique insights from industry experts.
Direct Collegiate Pathways:
Access optional high-value "Add-ons," such as a University Bootcamp and a University ID Camp in Nevada to connect with NCAA Division 1 and 2 coaches. Our working with our partners at Future U Pathway.
"Taronne has been my golf coach for the 6 years. In the first year working with Taronne she helped me drastically improve my golf game, as well as contacting hundreds of universities in the USA on my behalf to get me a scholarship...Taronne has been the most influential and greatest impact on my golf career by far."
"Thanks for inviting me to the 2026 ID Camp. I had a great time and it was well run. Looking forward to coming back! After I graduated from Minot State with my brother Micky, I married a girl from North Dakota and became a NCAA University Division 2 Coach!"
"My dreams of my 4 children are to become golf professionals. She taught them how to think and actlike a golf professional. She devoted many hours to them. ...she is truly an amazing teacher who loves what she does and never fails on her promises.
"TJ, it has been adventurous year for me....Without your support, I could not have reached my level...thank you so much for the support along the way."
"I have know Taronne for years and her mannerism and approach to teaching ...she has a keen eye for details and observed every aspect of the swing. I signed up my son with her and he is now a scratch golfer...my extended family is impressed that they have also signed up their children."
"TJ, Thanks for your help. Cullen committed to Columbia over the weekend! Much appreciated!
"...I am playing really well and loving golf and getting lots of invites to play with people....I just want to thank you for teaching me such great fundamentals."
"Taronne has been a great golf coach to our children Zo and Shayain since 1999. We love her...she helped get USA scholarships for both of our children...we love you...
"We really couldn't have done it without you...It's the 3rd best day of my life. We will be forever grateful."
Ali Harandi, Stanford Grad
Wayne - now at Veterinarian
School in Australia
NYU Grad - now in Law School
APEX CANADA
Building on the success of our elite development model, APEX CANADA offers a premier 12-month high-performance pathway specifically designed for the dedicated junior golfer. This program provides a sophisticated blend of technical mastery, physical conditioning, and strategic mentorship to prepare athletes for the next level of competition.
Here are the 10 Key Benefits of the APEX CANADA program at ZGA Academy:
Elite 1-on-1 Technical Instruction:
Benefit from 90 hours of private classes throughout the year, ensuring personalized swing mechanics and skill development tailored to your specific needs.
Comprehensive Mental Mastery:
Build an unbreakable competitive mindset with 20 hours of private mental coaching, designed to help you handle the pressure of high-stakes tournament play.
Sport-Specific Physical Conditioning:
Enhance your power, flexibility, and endurance through 18 hours of private fitness training focused specifically on golf performance.
Exclusive University Tours:
Gain a competitive edge in the recruitment process with 4 days of private University Tours, providing a direct look at collegiate life and athletic programs.
Elite Tournament Travel Support:
Receive professional guidance during the heat of competition with 4 full days of private travel competition support, including on-site coaching.
High-Stakes Strategic Mentorship:
Refine your seasonal goals and tournament strategy through monthly private calls with Coach TJ, ensuring you stay on the path to excellence.
Real-World Course Management:
Master the art of scoring with 18-hole caddying and practice mapping sessions, teaching you how to navigate elite-level courses effectively.
Regional Performance Tours:
Experience different playing conditions and top-tier facilities through dedicated West Coast and East Coast tours.
Competitive Peer Environment:
Sharpen your skills against fellow high-level juniors through over 30+ hours of group classes either practice playing games that simulate tournament pressure or supervised practice.
Structured Year-Round Development:
Follow a meticulously planned four-term calendar (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer) that balances intensive training with necessary recovery breaks to prevent burnout.
Graduation St. John's
At CJGA Nationals, Ontario
At Canadian Pacific - Trail, BC
Eric his mom Nina and Coach TJ travelled extensively throughout the USA playing tournaments. Eric signed and graduated from Brown University and went on to complete his masters in Stats and Finance from Columbia University. He currently works in Shenzhen, China.
Winning BC Summer Games
Junior Year at Columbia U
CHYL - DJ
Rachel and Coach TJ travelled throughout Canada and the USA. She was ranked #1CJGA in Canada. Rachel was a 10-handicap in September when she started and shot 65 at McCleery GC 7 months later. They visited 4 universities on the east coast and all 4 offered her a placement! She settled on Columbia U where she graduated in Economics. After a short 18 months on Wall Street, she traded in her desk job and became a famous DJ named CHYL.
Canadian Am - age 12
Winning AJGA KJ Choi - 2022
Age 16
Vanessa started with Coach TJ as a 11-year-old. At age 12, Coach TJ caddied for her in the Canadian Am. She is currently playing #1 at Harvard and has been on Team Canada for 3 years!
Sherri in the beginning age 11.
Training 4 days a week. Age 15
In Phoenix before her first big win. Age 12.
"Sherri the Awesome" started as an 11-year-old. She travelled extensively with the Academy for 7 years, across Canada, the USA and to Ireland twice. She had her first (2) full ride offers in grade 7 & then in grade 8. She elected to hold out and attended her dream school at UC Irvine. In the beginning Sherri was shooting 125 at Greenacres, and 15 months later won a Future Champions Tournament in Phoenix, Arizona shooting 72 on the last day! (Photo is on the right during the warm up that day).
Malaina winning BC Summer Games with her team.
Pavita and Malaina at our launch for Ruby and Pals Children's books!
Jhunam chipping while at Whitman College
This is a story of 3 super amazing young women. Jhunam, Pavita & Malaina. Crazy smart. Pavita and Malaina helped write the Ruby and Pals children's book series - 3 books. They all attended Whitman College. Jhunam is in a PHD program, Pavita in 2nd years Master's program at UBC and Malaina going into year 4.
Winning CJGA Event
Training before we went to Ireland
Graduation Day from Brown U (Master's)
Sophia Bian came to Zone Golf Academy at age 11 not knowing English or golf. We helped her get into St. John's private school. She went to NYU for undergrad and completed her master's at Brown University!
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