Erica Britt

Please indicate past awards won/recognitions:
Other (Indicate specific awards below in 3-a)

Other awards won:
Master Coach in Operation 36 past 4 years in a row

Total number of individual lessons given per year:
Male: Around 300
Female: Around 200
Junior: Around 250

Total number of individual clinics given per year:
Around 50

Please indicate any Growth of the Game initiatives your facility/academy has launched over the past year (please give specifics on such programs):
Growth of the Game Initiatives
Over the past year, our Learning Center has intentionally focused on creating a more welcoming, engaging, and developmental environment that has led to significant growth in both our ladies' and junior golf programs.
Our Ladies Program has continued to expand by providing a supportive atmosphere where women of all skill levels feel comfortable learning the game. Through beginner clinics, structured instructional series, and community-building events, we've introduced new golfers to the game while creating opportunities for returning players to continue developing their skills and confidence. The emphasis has been on making golf enjoyable, accessible, and relationship-driven, resulting in increased participation and strong program retention.
Our Junior Golf Program has experienced tremendous growth by creating a clear player development pathway for juniors of all ages and abilities. Through age-appropriate instruction, engaging practices, Operation 36 programming, camps, and family involvement, we've welcomed many new young golfers into the game while helping existing players remain excited and committed to their development. Beyond swing instruction, we intentionally emphasize the values golf teaches—honesty, integrity, perseverance, respect, sportsmanship, and personal responsibility—creating an environment that develops both golfers and young people.
One of the initiatives I am most proud of is launching a Youth Golf Bible Study, which combines faith, character development, and the game of golf. This program provides junior golfers with a place to grow not only in their golf skills but also in leadership, confidence, and character. Through weekly discussions centered around biblical principles and how they relate to competition and everyday life, participants learn valuable lessons about humility, perseverance, gratitude, integrity, and serving others. The Bible study has helped foster a strong sense of community among our junior golfers and has strengthened relationships with families while reinforcing that golf is a powerful vehicle for developing future leaders.
Collectively, these initiatives have strengthened participation across multiple demographics, created meaningful pathways for long-term player development, and reinforced our commitment to using the game of golf as a tool for building lifelong golfers and individuals of strong character.

Please share any programming you have made to keep your customers & students engaged:
Programming to Keep Customers & Students Engaged
Keeping students engaged extends far beyond the lesson tee. My goal is to create an environment where golfers are excited to practice, connect with others, and continue learning between lessons.
For our junior golfers, we have implemented a comprehensive player development pathway through Operation 36, skill-based practices, on-course coaching, seasonal camps, and fun competitions that reward effort, improvement, and participation—not just performance. We regularly recognize students through "Junior of the Month" awards, practice challenges, and milestone achievements, creating excitement and motivation while celebrating individual progress.
For our ladies' programming, we have developed instructional series that blend quality coaching with a welcoming social atmosphere. Group clinics, themed practice sessions, and on-course experiences encourage players to continue developing their skills while building friendships and confidence. Many participants who began as beginners have progressed into regular golfers and active members of our club community.
Technology has also become an important part of the learning experience. I utilize OnForm video analysis to provide detailed swing feedback, allowing students to review lessons, track improvements, and receive coaching outside of scheduled lesson times. This ongoing connection helps students remain engaged in their development between sessions.
In addition to technical instruction, I intentionally incorporate character development and life skills into my coaching. Our Youth Golf Bible Study provides juniors with opportunities to discuss leadership, integrity, perseverance, gratitude, and sportsmanship, reinforcing that golf is a lifelong vehicle for personal growth.
Throughout the year, I stay connected with students and families through personalized communication, tournament encouragement, practice plans, follow-up videos, and progress updates. By creating meaningful relationships and providing multiple ways for golfers to learn, compete, and connect, we have built a culture where students remain excited about their improvement and committed to the game for the long term.