In order to achieve our goals we take small steps towards them - they are usually met in small increments.

When setting your goals, make sure they are reasonable and measurable - Reasonable goals set you up for success and measurable goals let you know how close you are there and most importantly when you achieve them. Measure, review and redefine your goals every year.

Regional Tournament Recap

This week the team reached it's pinnacle event, competing in the Region 3 competition at Highland Hills GC in Greeley, CO. The team consisted of Asa, Matthew, Jeffery and Jamison. Asa and Matthew were each competing in their second regional competition while Jeffery and Jamison each were competing in their first regional event.

Asa led the team with a 76, fishing in 6th overall and qualifying for the 4A state competition on October 4th & 5th. Matthew finished second on the team shooting an 82. Unfortunately due to the different qualification mechanisms, Matthew went from qualifying for the state championship due to finishing as the first alternate for Region 3. We are hopeful that he may still be able to slide into the final 4A state field.

Our two regional rookies shot an 87 (Jeffery) and 98 (Jamison) respectfully. Despite two of their higher scores of the season, both competed well and took a lot of positive experience away from the event. Experience sure to pay off for both of them in competitions for years to come. As a team Centaurus finished 6th out of 16 teams, 13 shots behind the two automatic qualification spots.

As regional brings the end of the season for most of the team, we want to thank everyone for a great 2021 season. Asa and Matthew will continue to practice over the next week as they prepare for the state competition. And all team members are invited to compete in our "Beat the Coaches" event on Tuesday afternoon at Walnut Creek Golf Preserve.

We wanted to also send a special shout-out to Patrick Love who spent the season working with the Centaurus Booster Club to purchase (much needed) new golf bags for the team (and girls team) to use. The new bags look great and we can't wait for the full team to use them in 2022. Thank you Patrick and Centaurus Boost Club.

BoCo Preps Boys golf: Niwot rallies to nab Class 4A state tournament team qualification

Schedule

• Monday: Indian Peaks Practice - State Players

• Tuesday: Beat the Coach Tournament at Walnut Creek GC starting teet time 1:24 pm. Please confirm attendance.

• Wednesday: NO PRACTICE

• Thursday: Practice round at Thorncreek GC starting tee time: 12:45 pm.

Team Banquet

We have reserved the Student Center at CHS for our Closing Ceremony and Banquet/Potluck for Thursday October 7th starting at 6 pm.

Help me have a great event/potluck for the Team and enough food for all. With this, we'll be needing Snacks, Main Dishes, Side Dishes, Desserts ,Drinks, Plates/Plastic Ware... Follow the link to help us stay organized :)

This great game we love to play is hard on any day, add some pressure and then what? Don't deny it or try to get rid of it, instead accept it and learn to play with it. For most of us pressure feels like nerves and anxiousness, but in reality it is a little extra adrenaline that makes you feel this way -this puts you in an elevated mental and physical state, so use it to your advantage!

• Move slow, swing slow, relax your grip and trust yourself!

• Maintain an even pace, stick to your routine, plan your holes and trust the decisions you make!

• Think your way around a course, simplify the game, pick big targets, trust your training!

• Realize you are in the greatest park in the world and you are playing a game you love... if pressure sneaks in, accept it and embrace the challenge that comes with it -Chicken Nuggets (Thanks JL - best advice ever!)

Week 6 Recap

We had a short week this week as Monday was a holiday. Tuesday the team played a League and Invitational tournament at Ute Creek Golf Course, Wednesday we practiced and Thursday our Varsity team played at the Olde Course in Loveland. Our team is coming along nicely an heading strong and confident towards our Regional tournament next week - Go Warriors!

Schedule

• Monday: Indian Peaks League/Invitational tournament.

• Tuesday:

  • Northridge Invite (Highland Hills in Greeley) - 9am Shotgun - AW, MV, JL, JS Play - Drive Yourself

  • NO PRACTICE for JV/Dev

• Wednesday: Practice ALL

• Thursday: Practice ALL

• Friday: Regional team practice round at Highland Hills GC (Tentative)

Photographers In The House

We will have a professional photographer during our League/Invite taking pictures of the team. We will also have a the CHS team taking pictures for the yearbook - so take a shower, tuck your shirt and look good for the camera :)

Regional Tournament

Our regional tournament is just around the corner - We will be playing Highland Hills golf course in Greeley on September 21st. As of now, we still dont know who will be representing us as there is a tight race for 3rd and 4th spots in the team - the decision will be made by the coaches by Wednesday September 15th. Good luck to all players :)

Hats, Shirts and Pullovers

We have extra 2021 uniform hats, shirts and pullovers. For a small donation to the team, you can have one of your own -contact a coach for more information :)

Focused Attention -> Less Interference -> More Awareness -> Relaxed Concentration

Player: "I was hitting the ball so well on our practice round, now I can't get it back!" Coach: "Maybe it is because yesterday it did not matter as much as today - today you are craving it, you want to swing well so you can win? - Moral of the story: This very subtle craving causes your mind to become unbalanced and you lose your concentration and feel - Enjoyment needs to be present in order to be able to play our best.

Practicing Relaxed Concentration: Let go of the results of your shots as you play and practice - keep a curious frame of mind and focus on one thing at a time. Go to the driving range and practice this then take it to the course. Practice focusing your mind and not reacting or worrying when the outcome of your shot is not what you expected Instead and without judgement: observe and maintain attention.

• Pre Round Questions: What will you focus on for this round (pick one): Target, Tempo, Freedom, something else you are working on.

• Post Round Questions: How did you concentrate (1-10)?, Where can you improve? What did you learn from this round?

Remember relaxed concentration is something you practice - it does not come naturally for everyone.

Week 4 Recap

The team competed in its third conference tournament of the season Tuesday and was lead by Matthew Vaver’s 81. Overall the team however did not preform to its ability, finishing 7th as a team. Ultimately the result didn’t matter as much as the lessons learned at the course that will host our regional tournament in a matter of a few weeks.

At the half way point of the season it is a good time to reflect on your goals for the season and what you can do over the second half of the season to achieve them.

Next week we start of with conference tournament at Twin Peaks in Longmont for Varsity and another practice round at Flatirons for the Junior Varsity and Developmental teams. The rest of the week will be spent working on skills at Indian Peaks.

Schedule

• Monday

  • Varsity Silver Creek League Match at Twin Peaks - Drive Yourself - Tee Time: TBD

  • JV/Dev: Play at Flatirons GC - Drive Yourself - Tee Time: 4:30 pm

• Tuesday: Practice (ALL) - CGA Rules Official visits.

• Wednesday/Thursday: Practice (ALL)

When you step into the first tee, do you have the right attitude so you can keep relaxed and concentrated to play your best golf?

• Without the right attitude, you will not play to your potential.

• Poor attitude causes the mind to become unbalanced and leads to loss of concentration

• Equanimity: Learn to let go, Accept and take responsibility

• Develop self trust and patience, commit to your intentions and accept what comes.

• Expect less, get more: Loose your anger, frustration and expectations

After a round ask yourself:

• How was your attitude, where can you improve it.

• Did you keep your intentions and let go of your expectations?

• Did you try too hard?

Week 2 Recap

For our first 'Spartan Invitational' of the year, we played in Highland Hills in Greeley and the team came in on 6th place with a score of 250. Matthew shot a 79, Asa finished with an 81, Will Kelly landed a 90 and Jeffrey scored a 93. A good showing for our first match of the year.

We played a practice round at Common Grounds GC in Aurora.

League Match #1 was played at Pelican Lakes in Windsor. Our Varsity team came in 5th place overall with a team score of 339 - the competition was tight and only 9 shots separated us from second place. Individual scores are as follows: Asa 76 (T-3rd), Will K 84 (16th), Matthew V 85 (T-17th), Jeffrey S and Jameson L with a 94. There was also a JV invite on this day and our team landed in 1st place with a total score of 268. Individual scores are as follows: Jaron Castellanos 82, Will Thompson 88, Cade Falzone, 98 Hudson 107. - CONGRATULATIONS for a great (great) team performance.

Week Schedule

• Monday

  • Erie HS League Tournament #1 at Colorado National GC: Playing team AW, MV, WK, JL, JC Play - Drive Yourself, TT starting at 12:36 - Check your Pairings in CHSAA

  • NO PRACTICE for JV & DT

• Tuesday - Practice Play (ALL PLAY) - Flatirons GC - JGAC Course - Drive Yourself - Tee Time starting at 1:30 pm.

• Wednesday: Practice (ALL)

• Thursday: Practice (ALL)

When we play golf away remember to be at the course at least one hour early so you have time to stretch warm up and be at the tee box 10 mins early. Take the time to plan your round (i.e. using 1 Birdies) and study the course breakdown when available. If using CHSAA check your pairings in advance.

Uniforms

If you have not done so, please take a moment to visit RevTrak and pay for team uniforms. Thank you in Advance. (Let me know if this link does not work for you :)

COVID update regarding BVSD Athletic and Activities (effective beginning 8/11/21)

• The new public health order requires masks for all indoor situations in both athletics and activities – for student-athletes and spectators. The only exceptions are for student-athletes in spirit (during stunts), swimming and gymnastics.

• Additionally, all wind and brass instruments will require bell covers.

• During outdoor athletics and activities, a mask will not be required for student-athletes and spectators.

• If taking the school bus to an event, you must wear a mask while on the school bus. Do NOT forget to bring a mask (it's just a good idea to keep one in your bag all season).

• CHSAA is leaving sports up to local control, so if you travel to another school district/county with no mask restrictions, you do not have to wear masks there (e.g. Windsor). So, if Windsor comes here for volleyball = masks. If CHS travels to Windsor for volleyball = no masks.

Announcements

• Athletic Registration Form AND Sports Physical are mandatory to participate in this tryout - confirm with Sue that she has them on file.

  • Athletic Registration form (SP) - Submit your forms to Sue Fisher by Friday July 30th.

  • Sports Physical is good for a calendar year - so a spring sport sports physical will suffice -

  • Visit CHS Athletics for updated information.

• Indian Peaks Golf Course requires a minimum golf proficiency:If you have never played golf, can hit the ball 150+ yards consistently or feel you are not ready for this competitive golf school activity, It is recommended you join JGAC and attend golf camps, private lessons, practice and play so you can improve your skills and join us next season.

• Please take a moment to read and become familiar with the Team's Policies as well as the Home Course Rules.

Rules Test

• The test is an open book test and you can take it as many times as you need.

• All players need to take the test in order to participate in the Tryouts.

• All players need to take and pass the test in order to participate on in tournament play.

• Take the Rules of Golf test now.

Rules for the Tryout:

• 1. We will be using CHSAA Golf app for scoring (make sure to download and install it on your phone by the day of competition)

  2. All USGA rules will be followed

  3. For a list of all local rules and terms of competition click here.

  4. Double Par +1 will be observed

  5. Pace of play will be strictly enforced

Tryout Round 1 - August 2nd

• Registered student golfers will play 18 holes starting at 1:36 pm at Indian Peaks Golf Course.

• Course Fee: Upon arrival at the course, please check in and pay Indian Peaks Junior 18 hole fee ($33.00) - Limited Scholarships available upon request.

• CUT: After the first round of play, the field will be cut to the Top 10 and ties. Those golfers will be invited back to play the second round of tryouts..

• Make sure to arrive at the golf course in time to check In and pay Indian Peaks fees, stretch, warm up and be at the tee box 10 minutes before your tee times.

Tryout Round 2 - August 3rd

• Invited students golfers will play 18 holes of golf starting at 1:36 pm at Indian Peaks Golf Course

• Course Fee: Upon arrival at the course, please check in and pay Indian Peaks Junior 18 hole fee ($33.00) -Limited Scholarships available upon request.

• Final team selection: we will have a minimum of 8 players and a maximum of 12 players will make the CHS Golf Team. The coaches will release the final team after the completion of the second day of tryouts.

• Make sure to arrive at the golf course in time to check In and pay Indian Peaks fees, stretch, warm up and be at the tee box 10 mins before your tee times.

The Team

Varsity, JV and Dev teams are selected by a running scoring average. Tryout scores will count.

• Varsity team (4/5 students) members attend practices, participate in league tournaments (top 5 players) and invitational matches (up to 4 players), compete for conference standing, and the top 4 at the end of the season will represent CHS at the Regional Tournament.

• Junior Varsity (up to 4 students) may play invitationals matches as they are available and attend practices.

• Developmental (Invited Students) Attend practices and may participate in an invitational tournament if an opportunity arises.

Parents Meeting (Presentation)

• Wednesday August 4th at 6 pm at Indian Peaks - After our first practice.

• Parents and Team Members must attend.

• Parents Driving Form

• Uniforms ($165.00) - Follow this link to pay. Limited Scholarships available upon request.

* 1) This information may at any time and change without notice. 2) At their sole discretion, Coaches will select individuals to a participate in any and all CHS golf activities - All decisions are final.

"I just finished a book that I think you might find instructive for the kids an us. It’s “The Pro, Lessons about Golf and Life from my father, Claude Harmon, Sr.” by Butch Harmon. Besides some fun stories he has a number of things he’s learned about the game and life. He also discusses his instruction of Tiger which is fun." - Coach Bill.

Playing in qualifier tournaments as a good prep for Regional and State tournaments:

• Optimist/ qualifiers

• IMG/ qualifiers

• Colorado PGA Championship / qualifiers

• Colorado Junior Am / qualifiers

• Colorado Junior Match Play / qualifiers

If you have a desire to continue with competitive golf after High School, you can also try an AJGA tournament.